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News coverage across DISH Network's satellite TV coverage will give as many details as possible about yesterday's devastating 7.0 earthquake in Haiti. The massive quake hit at 4:53 p.m. leaving many victims in need in its wake. It is the largest ever recorded, taking down hospitals, homes and businesses. At this time the injury and death toll is unknown.
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Anyone who wishes to help with donations can immediately contact the following organizations. Keep in mind that every and any amount will help!
American Red Cross - You can text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti. The donation will be charged to your cell phone bill. Donations can also be sent to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C., 20013 or made by phone at 800-REDCROSS or 800-257-7575 (Spanish), or online at www.redcross.org.
The Salvation Army - Donate to its disaster relief fund at salvationarmyusa.org; 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
UNICEF - log in to donate at www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake or call 1-800-4UNICEF.
Doctors Without Borders - is asking for donations to help the emergency response teams in Haiti. Donate with a debit or credit card at https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org.
American Jewish World Service - This New York-based worldwide relief organization is putting together an immediate Haitian disaster fund. Donate at ajws.org or call 212-792-2900.
Are you a registered nurse? The national organization of registered nurses is calling for nurse volunteers to assist residents of earthquake-devastated Haiti. Details are still being worked out, but nurses can sign up at the NNU website, www.nationalnursesunited.org.
Need to contact Haitian relatives? The U.S. State Department Operations Center set up the following number for Americans seeking information about relatives in Haiti: 888-407-4747.
