 It is expected that Tomas will cause heavy flash flooding like that shown above from 2008. |
November 4, 2010
Having responded to the devastating hurricanes (Fay, Gustav, Hanna and Ike) in 2008 which caused deadly flood conditions in Les Cayes, Hope for Haiti has been working throughout the week to prepare for Hurricane Tomas, knowing first hand how vulnerable Haiti is to heavy rain conditions. Hope for Haiti has mobilized emergency relief supplies, prepared for flooding conditions, and is coordinating with other private and public partners in the South to plan for an effective response after the storm. Hope for Haiti will be watching Storm Tomas very closely over the next 36 hours, while our team continues to work around the clock to prepare for expected flash flooding conditions.
The Hope for Haiti Public Health Team Educates Volunteers on How to better Protect their Communities
Hope for Haiti’s Public Health Nurses met with local community members from 12 of Hope for Haiti’s supported school locations, who are being trained as Hope for Haiti CHW’s (Community Health Workers). These dedicated men and women are volunteers who want to bring better health to their communities by being trained in public health education. Today, Hope for Haiti Public Nurses focused on training the CHW’s in Cholera prevention and storm safety precautions – critical and timely information that these volunteers will help disseminate throughout their communities.
 Country Director, Mike Stewart & Healthcare Director, Dr. Steve Victor transport supplies in the heavy rain. |
 Water Treatment & Cholera Prevention Training |
 Hope for Haiti Public Health Nurses Train Community Health Workers. |