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Haiti Earthquake Relief EffortsOn January 12, 2010 the Caribbean island nation of Haiti was devastated by an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale that struck near the capital, Port-au-Prince. There are reports of mass destruction and estimates of 3 million people affected by the quake including 50,000 or more dead. Aftershocks, including a 6.1 quake on January 20, continue to rock the country. On January 22, President Obama signed legislation that allows taxpayers to receive tax benefits for the 2009 tax year for making monetary donations to Haiti relief efforts between January 11 and March 1, 2010. How you can help the people of HaitiThe organizations listed below need your help with their relief efforts in Haiti.
Have you gotten an email or other solicitation for a charity benefiting Haiti relief efforts that you believe to be fraudulent? Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) at 866-720-5721 or disaster@leo.gov. For more informationFor Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti, call the U.S. Department of State at 1-888-407-4747 or use their Person Finder.The International Red Cross Family Links Website helps people seeking to restore contact with family members after earthquake in Haiti. Please check with your national or local media outlets of choice or look for updates through the Embassy of Haiti.
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