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Housing still elusive two months after Haiti quake
Two months since the Jan. 12th quake, the government has yet to relocate a single person, despite a pledge that people would be moving into resettlement areas by early February.
Obama renews commitment to Haiti
President Barack Obama is renewing America's commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he understands the situation there "remains dire."
U.S. hospital ship Comfort leaving Haiti
The U.S. military hospital ship Comfort has completed its relief mission in Haiti and is heading home.
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Earthquake Preparedness
Plan Ahead Before an Earthquake
Earthquakes strike suddenly, and without warning. But, you don't have to be caught off guard. There are steps you can take to prepare you and your family before a quake hits.
What to do During an Earthquake
Do you know what to do once an earthquake strikes?
What to do After an Earthquake
Once the shaking stops, you need to know what to do to protect yourself from the damage caused by the earthquake.




Capital: Port-au-Prince
Climate: Average temperature between 77 degrees and 86 degrees at sea level. In the mountains, 59 degrees to 68 degrees.
Population: 8.5 million (2005)
Official Languages: French and Creole
Main Religions: Catholicism, Protestantism, Voodoo
Currency: Gourde
Life Expectancy at Birth: 52 years
Infant Mortality: 76 (per 1,000 live births)


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