Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response

Margesson, Rhoda ; Taft-Morales, Maureen

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Emergency management;    Earthquakes;    International relief;    Disaster relief -- Haiti;    Finance;   

RP-ID  :  R41023
RP-ID  :  R41023_2010Mar08

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on January 12, 2010. This report discusses the disaster and various responses, ranging from the Haitian government's initial response to foreign humanitarian and financial aid.