Earthquake in Haiti!

[BC Todd]

CNN and AP are reporting a 7.0 initial quake and a 5.9 aftershock just took place 14 miles from the capital Port au Prince. Tsunami warnings out all over the Caribbean.

 

God help them.:(

[frazzledrazzle16]

I was just going to post this... I'm watching on my TV now. It's a strong one and apparently not very deep, which makes it very likely for tsunamis. Praying for those involved. :(

 

Wonder how this will affect the cruise ships in the area???

[jayesouthworth]

Lots of them happening all over the world. I live in California not too far from Eureka where we had a big one the other day and many aftershocks. :eek:

[SMSACE6]

This is a tragedy! It is among the poorest areas in the Caribbean, and these people have so much to deal with just on a regular day. My prayers go out to them. Also surrounding areas, Dominican Republic and Cuba included, since they are warning of tsunamis.

[Sherman Oaks]

CNN and AP are reporting a 7.0 initial quake and a 5.9 aftershock just took place 14 miles from the capital Port au Prince. Tsunami warnings out all over the Caribbean.

 

God help them.:(

This is a huge quake. I'm sure it was felt on many islands with damage beyond Haiti.

[EMTRa]

CNN and AP are reporting a 7.0 initial quake and a 5.9 aftershock just took place 14 miles from the capital Port au Prince. Tsunami warnings out all over the Caribbean.

 

God help them.:(

 

Watching CNN right now..OMG.

[Sargent_Schultz]

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/01/haiti_hit_with_7_magnitude_ear.html

[urbanhawk]

This is a tragedy! It is among the poorest areas in the Caribbean, and these people have so much to deal with just on a regular day. My prayers go out them. Also surrounding areas, Dominican Republic and Cuba included.

 

Ditto what you are saying, except that Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, from what I've read-makes it that much worse.......

[sapphire_407]

What a shame. Like those people don't have enough to deal with.

[frazzledrazzle16]

This is a tragedy! It is among the poorest areas in the Caribbean, and these people have so much to deal with just on a regular day. My prayers go out them. Also surrounding areas, Dominican Republic and Cuba included.

 

Very true... its so unforunate for this to happen in this area especially. A lot of the buildings are not well made nor structurally sound for this kind of event. Who knows how long it will take them to recover.

[BC Todd]

Kinda makes complaining about a line up at a buffet or a chair hog seem silly...:(

[cjackso8]

This is awful. :( I'm glued to my tv

 

this stuff makes my heart ache.

[nessz79]

Shocking...Very sad, considering conditions the people already live in.

[SMSACE6]

Kinda makes complaining about a line up at a buffet or a chair hog seem silly...:(

 

This sure does put "life" into perspective though doesnt it?

[Sargent_Schultz]

Getting dark there, if not dark, now.

[deborahjo]

How terrible because I believe they said to expext more to come. CNN Cuba also hit...

[Sargent_Schultz]

Felt in Cuba but no damage.

 

Tsunami warning for Cuba expired, so not looking likely.

[glrounds]

Kinda makes complaining about a line up at a buffet or a chair hog seem silly...:(

 

This sure does put "life" into perspective though doesnt it?

 

Exactly. :)

"I once complained I had no shoes, until I met a person that had no feet." :rolleyes:

[dznymom]

So terribly sad and frightening. I wonder if the ships in the area will offer any assistance.

[cjackso8]

Felt in Cuba, Jamaica, and Virgin Islands. wow. :eek:

[yogi2929]

www.usgs.gov has earthquake info

[scperk]

just announced 15 cruise ships in the area, hope no rogue waves.....dennis

[Luckysll]

So tragic!

 

Does RCCL still stop at Labadee? I wonder if they had a cruise ship there and if they would be able to help or if they were affected?

[LambKnuckles]

Lots of them happening all over the world. I live in California not too far from Eureka where we had a big one the other day and many aftershocks. :eek:

 

I was born in Eureka and have family in Arcada and Sacto. I was worried for them!

I've been watching this quake info and worried about cruise ships in the area...

[LambKnuckles]

So tragic!

 

Does RCCL still stop at Labadee? I wonder if they had a cruise ship there and if they would be able to help or if they were affected?

 

I believe the Freedom of the Seas goes there... WOW!!!!