Fast Facts: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) called the Haiti Earthquake the strongest since 1770.  The quake struck on January 12, 2010 at 4:53 p.m.  The 7.0 magnitude quake's epicenter hit just 10 miles west of the capital, Porte-au Prince.  The quake sent 33 aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 4.2 to 5.9; the aftershock sequence will continue for months, if not years.  To access USGS aftershock assessment of Haiti click here.  More than 3 million people are in need of emergency aid after this major earthquake. 

To read a statement from Governor Martin O'Malley, click here.

To read a statement from USM Chancellor Kirwan, click here.

People trying to locate U.S. citizens living or traveling in Haiti should contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or (202) 647-5225.

People seeking to help with relief efforts can access U.S. Department of State recommended organizations by clicking here.

Stay up-to-date with the most recent information at the Red Cross homepage.

Donations

BSU Residence Halls Association Haiti Relief Project 

To help through the Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC), click here.

To help through the Red Cross, click here.

To help through ActionAid, click here.

To help through the Mercy Corps, click here.

To help through Action Against Hunger, click here.

To help through Thompson Hospitality and the Community Coalition for Haiti (BSU students only), click here.