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ADRA Responds to Haiti Earthquake

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is launching an immediate response following a devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake on January 12 that leveled much of Haiti’s capital, affecting an estimated 3 million people, and raising fears that up to 500,000 have died, according to preliminary news reports.

“Many, many have died,” said Ketteline Israel, administrative assistant for ADRA Haiti, in a message from Port-au-Prince. “The country is devastated.”

“Accessibility has been difficult due to the magnitude of the situation,” said Frank Teeuwen, bureau chief for Emergency Management of ADRA International. “Roads and internal infrastructure have been severely compromised.

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