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    Local Relief Efforts


    Miami-Dade County encourages those interested in making monetary donations to the Haitian relief effort to be cautious and to select a reputable organization.

    Monetary Donations


    Monetary donations are the quickest and best way to help those in need in Haiti. If you have the ability to donate in this manner, your contribution will have a greater impact on the Haiti relief effort. Please donate to the trusted organization of your choice. Click here for a list of the organizations the County has partnered with.

    Communication Hubs


    Information and communications hubs have been set up for the Haitian community.
     
    Haiti Information Center hours and contact information:
    • Edison/Little River Neighborhood Center
      150 NW 79 Street, Miami
      Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      Phone: 305-795-1552
      The center is providing internet access to social networking and news sites, phone lines with long distance service to Haiti (provided by Comcast), crisis/grief counselors, and bulletin boards for providing both information and the posting of missing relative's pictures as of January 14th.
       
    • Haitian American Senior Center
      5080 Biscayne Blvd
      Phone: 305-758-3561
      Provides internet access to social networking and news sites, and phone lines with long distance service to Haiti (provided by AT&T) as of January 21st.

    These hubs will share information with our community, as well as coordinate with our Department of Emergency Management to provide up-to-date information about developments on the island. Translators and Creole-speaking social workers will also be on site.

    MDFR’s US&R Team Deployed to Haiti


    On Jan. 14. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's (MDFR) Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Team was deployed to Haiti. The US&R Team's mission is to respond to natural and man-made disasters by providing search and rescue support, medical support, communications and damage assessment, and to coordinate the distribution of relief supplies.

    Emergency Commissioner Meeting


    Emergency meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was held Thursday, January 14 to consider matters relating to the provision of assistance to Haiti. Watch the meeting.

    Fundraising Campaign Continues


    The City of North Miami is collecting monetary donations for relief efforts in Haiti.
    • Contributions can be made via cash, money order or check, payable to the City of North Miami and note Haiti Relief Efforts in the memo section.
    • Contributions are accepted in person at North Miami City Hall - Cashier winder (first floor), 776 NE 125 ST, in North Miami; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
    • Contributions can also be made by mail:  City of North Miami, Attn:  Haiti Relief Efforts / City Manager's Office, 776 NE 125 ST, North Miami, FL 33161 or online.
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