Haiti shall rise

The eyes of the world are once again focused on the island nation of Haiti following the disastrous earthquake on Tuesday. Haitians and people of Haitian descent around the world anxiously watch the news and monitor social sites like Twitter and Facebook for information on missing loved ones.The wails of people crying for the dead can be heard throughout Port-Au-Prince, and abroad. The logistical difficulties presented by the damage done to the country's infrastructure, as well as to it's Port facilities, has severely impacted international relief efforts. As the situation deteriorates and people start reacting to lack of food water and shelter, it seems that the worst is still in front of us. It isn't easy to feed and house 2 to 3 million people. The Haitian government should concentrate it's relief efforts in an area outside of the capitol city and focus on encouraging the population to return to the towns of their birth in order to receive additional assistance. The city of Port-Au-Prince must be emptied as much as possible in order to facilitate ongoing relief efforts as well as the rebuilding effort which is to come. Port facilities should be repaired as soon as possible in order to facilitate relief efforts. Temporary refugee camps should be set up north and south of the city. It is much easier to bring people to water, food and medical supplies than the other way around. A digitally documented photo census should be taken now of all earthquake victims (living and dead) so that a precise figure can be established of the need base. I am writing this blog because I feel that this situation requires that each individual do what he or she can to help. I am prepared to work with any individual or organization to see that my vision of a secure and prosperous Haiti is realized. This blog will be a forum for discussion of the relief efforts and the reconstruction as well as long term sustainability projects. I welcome any comments and or ideas on how this can best be done.