PADF Responds as Tropical Storm Emily Makes Landfall in Haiti

Washington, DC – As Tropical Storm Emily moves into Haiti, PADF is requesting urgent support in anticipation of the storm’s impact.

Tropical Storm Emily reached Haiti on Thursday, sustaining 40-mile per hour winds and heavy rain, prompting the Haitian government to urge residents to seek safe shelter. The National Hurricane Center has predicted torrential rains totaling up to 20 inches. The storm could force Haitians to endure hours of flash floods, mudslides, and consistent wind.

Haiti remains severely unprepared for another disaster. The storm raises major concern as hundreds of thousands of Haitians continue to reside in temporary shelters after the devastating earthquake. Flooding would bring further water contamination and depletion of resources.

PADF, in cooperation with Haitian emergency management authorities and on-the-ground partners, is working to identify the most pressing needs. Our relief and recovery work depends on the generosity of individuals and companies. Your donation will be a big help to affected Haitians. Please donate online by clicking here or calling our toll free number (877) 572-4484.

PADF is a non-profit organization established in 1962 to promote, facilitate and implement social and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also acts as the natural disaster relief arm of the Organization of American States. In the past year, it served more than 10 million beneficiaries in 22 countries.

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PADF is one of the largest non-governmental organizations in Haiti. With nearly three decades of work on the ground, PADF manages a large portfolio of activities ranging from community-driven development to protecting human rights. www.imunitedforhaiti.org

About the OAS The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world’s oldest regional organization, dating back to the First International Conference of American States, which was held in Washington, D.C. from October 1889 to April 1890. Today, it is comprised of 34 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean. The Pan American Development Foundation, which was created in 1962, is an affiliate of the OAS. www.oas.org

Pan American Development Foundation
PADF is a is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1962 to promote, facilitate and implement social and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2010, it helped more than 10.2 million beneficiaries in 22 countries. Headquartered in Washington DC, PADF has field offices in Haiti and Colombia. www.padf.org