The earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday was devastating, not only for those that are there, but for the anguished friends, family and co-workers that have been unable to reach loved ones in the aftermath.
Many thanks to our friends and partners at Workplace Options (WPO) for quickly putting together a list of resources that can help. Please share this information with anyone you know that may need it:
- Concerned family and friends in the United States may have difficulty contacting their loved ones in Haiti as a result of telecommunication outages caused by the recent earthquake. To locate a U.S. citizen living or traveling in Haiti, contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225.
- The Family News Network of the International Committee of the Red Cross is an online registry where people in Haiti can declare themselves safe and provide their location. You may check this to see if your relative has registered but keep in mind that the lack of electricity in most of Haiti will make computer access extremely limited.
- The American Red Cross is among the many organizations providing assistance to the survivors of the earthquake. For more information or to make a donation contact the International Response Fund by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at American Red Cross International Response Fund.
Just a reminder: Don’t forget that your employee assistance program (EAP) is available to help and support employees and their families affected by this devastating event. And, if you’re a Perspectives Ltd customer, you can contact our Access Center for help or find updated resources and guidance on Perspectives Online.
Our thoughts go out to everyone impacted by this tragedy.
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