Current On-the-Ground Needs Assessment in Haiti
Scientology Volunteer Ministers, on arrival to Haiti, did an up-to-date & on the ground assessment of the area. Based on this, the most important and urgent needs were isolated. If you’re planning on assisting with the relief efforts in any way, think with these as some of the core items needed:
These are:
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS AND VOLUNTEERS WITH THE FOLLOWING SKILLS OR DISASTER AREA EXPERIENCE:
Volunteers are needed with the following skills:
- Search and Rescue experience
- Anybody with skills in setting up communication lines
- Coordination skills
- Crowd control skills
Anyone with these skills or who wishes to be trained to help in this capacity, contact the Volunteer Ministers Disaster Response office, and they can get you free training for this.
MATERIALS THAT ARE MOST URGENTLY NEEDED:
-Water (especially water sanitation equipment/materials)
- Medical supplies
- Non-perishable food supplies
- Other commodities such blankets, tents, sanitation materials (e.g. soap, toilette paper, Diapers, shampoo)
Your help is definitely wanted! If you wish to help in any of these areas, contact the Volunteer Ministers Disaster Response office and they can direct you to the way you can best assist from your area, skills, and capacity to help.
