Hurricane Matthew

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Hurricane Matthew

Satellite image
Forecast map

Current storm status

Category 4 hurricane (1-min mean)

As of:

10:00 p.m. EDT October 6

(02:00 UTCOctober 7)

Location:

27.0N 79.1W 15 nm
About 65 mi (105 km) ENE of West
Palm Beach, Florida
About 135 mi (215 km) SE of Cape
Canaveral, Florida

Winds:

115 kt (130 mph; 210 km/h) sustained

(1-min mean)
gusting to 145 kt (165 mph; 270 km/h)

Pressure:

937 mbar (hPa; 27.67 inHg)

Movement:

NW at 11 kt (13 mph; 20 km/h)

See more detailed information.

Hurricane Matthew is an ongoing powerful tropical cyclone over the Atlantic Ocean. It was the
first Category 5 Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Felix in 2007. The fourteenth tropical cyclone,
thirteenth storm, fifth hurricane and second major hurricane of the annual hurricane season,
Matthew formed from a vigorous tropical wave that moved off the African coast on
September 22, progressing on a westward track until it developed into a tropical storm while it
was situated just to the east of the Leeward Islands on September 28. A day later, it became a
hurricane while west of the Leeward Islands, and rapidly strengthened into a Category 5

hurricane. It impacted Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and The Bahamas. It is
expected to significantly impact the southeastern United States, especially the state of Florida, as
well as Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.[1] If it makes landfall, which it is expected to
come very close to, it will be the first major hurricane to strike the United States since Hurricane
Wilma in 2005.
At least 289 deaths have been attributed to the storm, including 283 in Haiti; this makes it the
deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Hanna in 2008, which killed over 500 people in Haiti.
On October 6, President Barack Obama declared a federal state of emergency for the state
of Florida.[2]
Contents
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1Meteorological history
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1.1Current storm information

1.2Watches and warnings

2Preparations
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2.1Lesser Antilles and South America

2.2Jamaica

2.3Haiti

2.4Dominican Republic

2.5Cuba and the Bahamas

2.6United States

3Impact
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3.1Lesser Antilles

3.2South America

3.3Greater Antilles

3.3.1Haiti

3.3.2Dominican Republic

3.3.3Cuba
4Aftermath and response

4.1Haiti
5See also

6References

7External links

Meteorological history

Map plotting the track and intensity of the storm according to the SaffirSimpson hurricane wind scale

On September 22, a tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa and moved westward across
the Atlantic Ocean.[3] Two days later, the wave passed south of Cabo Verde,[4]and was assessed
as having a high probability of tropical cyclogenesis within five days by the National Hurricane
Center (NHC).[5] With environmental conditions favoring slow development, thunderstorm activity
increased along the wave on September 25,[6] which organized more during the subsequent days
while approaching the Lesser Antilles.[7]By September 27, the wave was
producing sustained tropical storm-force winds over 40 mph (65 km/h) as reported by
the Hurricane Hunters, although the system lacked the closed circulation to be classified a
tropical cyclone.[8] While the system was passing near Barbados, radar imagery in the Lesser
Antilles indicated that the circulation was becoming better organized. [9] Another Hurricane
Hunters flight on September 28 confirmed that a closed circulation developed, which was the
basis for the NHC initiating advisories on Tropical Storm Matthew at 15:00 UTC that day. The
flight also recorded surface winds of 58 mph (93 km/h), along with hurricane-force gusts at the
plane's level.[10]
Upon its development as a tropical cyclone, Matthew was still moving westward, steered by a
strong ridge to its north, into an area of warm sea surface temperatures and lowwind shear; as
such, strengthening was anticipated by storm forecasting computer models.[10] The center passed
between the islands of Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent before entering the Caribbean Sea.[11] On
September 29, the circulation became exposed from the convection due to an increase in wind
shear, although the winds continued to increase.[12] At 18:00 UTC that day, the Hurricane Hunters
reported that Matthew attained hurricane status, observing sustained winds of 75 mph
(120 km/h).[13] Subsequently, convection redeveloped over the center, and the outer
thunderstorms organized into rainbands.[14] Both the Hurricane Hunters and an SSMIS satellite
pass revealed an eye feature had developed by early on September 30.[15] Despite northwesterly
wind shear, Matthew began to undergo explosive intensification, doubling its wind speed from
80 mph (130 km/h) to 160 mph (260 km/h) over a period of 24 hours. Hence, Matthew intensified
from a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale to a Category 5 hurricane in just 24
hours.[16][17] Matthew became a Category 5 hurricane at 13.3 degrees north, surpassing Hurricane
Ivan as the southernmost hurricane of this intensity on record in the Atlantic basin. [17][18] Close to
Matthew's peak intensity, a rare phenomenon known as lightning sprites were observed above
the storm in Puerto Rico.[19]

Hurricane Matthew as observed by NASA aboard the International Space Station on October 3, 2016

Early on October 1, the hurricane weakened slightly to a high-end Category 4 with winds of
around 155 mph (250 km/h); an eyewall replacement cycle may have begun, as its eye began to
wane in size.[20] It further weakened to 140 mph (220 km/h), but strengthening resumed, and by
21:00 UTC it had re-acquired winds of 150 mph (240 km/h).[21] By late on October 1, Matthew had
become nearly stationary because of very weak steering currents; however, the storm began to
turn northwards and accelerate by October 2. During this time, Matthew had begun to fluctuate in
intensity. At 7:00 a.m. EDT (11:00 UTC) October 4, Matthew made landfall near Les
Anglais,Haiti with winds of 145 mph (230 km/h),[22] becoming the first Category 4 storm to do so
since Hurricane Cleo in 1964.[23] At 8:00 p.m. EDT October 4 (00:00 UTC October 5), Matthew
made landfall near Jauco, in Mais municipality of Cuba with winds of 140 mph (220 km/h).[24]
After making its landfall in Cuba, the hurricane re-emerged into the Atlantic as a Category 3 later
that night, due to some disruption from the mountains it had been interacting with and the
pressure rising to around 963 mbar (28.4 inHg). Matthew then underwent a secondary period of
rapid intensification overnight on October 56 as its pressure fell 18 millibars (0.53 inHg) to
944 mbar (27.9 inHg).[25] Later that same day, the cyclone began to undergo an eyewall
replacement cycle, as shown from radar observations from Miami, Florida.

Current storm information

As of 10:00 p.m. EDT October 6 (02:00 UTC October 7), Hurricane Matthew is located within
15 nautical miles of 27.0N 79.1W, about 65 miles (100 km) east-northeast of West Palm
Beach, Florida and about 135 miles (215 km) southeast of Cape Canaveral. Maximum sustained
winds are 115 knots (130 mph; 215 km/h), with gusts up to 140 knots (160 mph; 260 km/h). The
minimum barometric pressure is 937 mbar (hPa; 27.67 inHg), and the system is moving
northwest at 11 knots (13 mph, 20 km/h). Hurricane-force-winds extend outward up to 60 miles
(95 km) from the center of Matthew, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to
185 miles (295 km).
For latest official information, see:

The NHC's latest public advisory on Hurricane Matthew

The NHC's latest forecast advisory on Hurricane Matthew

NOAA Near-Realtime imagery on Hurricane Matthew

Watches and warnings

The Bahamas

Hurricane
Warning
Hurricane
conditions
expected
within 36
hours.

Northwestern Bahamas,
including Abacos, Andros Island, Berry
Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island,
and New Providence
United States

FloridaSouth Carolina

North of Golden Beach to South

Santee River
Lake Okeechobee

United States

Tropical
Storm
Warning
Tropical storm
conditions
expected
within 36
hours.

Florida

Chokoloskee to Golden Beach

Florida Keys from Seven Mile

Bridge eastward to south of Golden Beach

Florida Bay

Anclote River to Suwannee River

South CarolinaNorth Carolina

North of South Santee River to Surf

City

Tropical
Storm Watch
Tropical storm
conditions
possible within
48 hours.

United States

Florida

North of Chokoloskee to Anclote

River

Source: National Hurricane Center's latest Public Advisory

Preparations
Lesser Antilles and South America
On September 27, prior to Matthew becoming a tropical cyclone, LIAT began cancelling flights
across the Windward Islands in anticipation of squally weather.[26] Schools and businesses were
closed for the duration of Matthew's passage on September 27 and 28 on Grenada,[27] St. Vincent
and St. Lucia; schools in Dominica suspended classes until October 3.[28][29] Hewanorra
International Airport and George F. L. Charles Airport on St. Lucia were closed on September 28.
[29]
Six shelters were opened across the island; 133 sought refuge in them.[30] Upon the formation
of Matthew as a tropical cyclone on September 28, governments across the Windward Islands
issued tropical storm warnings in anticipation of gale-force winds.[31]
The storm's unusual south track prompted the issuance of tropical storm watches on
September 28 for Aruba, Bonaire, Curaao, and the northern coast of Colombia from the
ColombiaVenezuela border toRiohacha.[32][33] North Atlantic hurricanes affecting South
America are uncommon. The watch in Colombia was later upgraded to a warning on
September 30 as Matthew continued on a west-southwest track near the country.[34] Residents
across the ABC Islands were advised to board their homes and stock up on supplies, leading to
long lines at supermarkets and gas stations.[35] Curaao's government postponed the 2016
general election until October 5.[36] Government offices in Aruba closed for September 30.[35] A
local sporting event, the Kingdom Tournament, was canceled in Aruba. [36] Schools across
the Guajira Peninsula ofColombia suspended activities for September 30.[37] Officials opened
shelters and closed beaches across the peninsula.[38]

Jamaica

A map of forecast rainfall totals from Hurricane Matthew for the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas. Peak
accumulations in excess of 30 in (76 cm) were expected along the southern coast of Haiti's Tiburon
Peninsula.

With Matthew posing a significant threat to Jamaica, emergency officials ordered all fishermen on
the nation's cays and banks to evacuate to the mainland on September 29. The following
day, Prime Minister Andrew Holness held an emergency meeting regarding the hurricane and
placed the government on high alert.[39] A hurricane watch was issued for the country on
September 30,[40] and later upgraded to a warning on October 1.[41] Officials in Trelawny
Parish placed 60 shelters on stand-by on October 2.[42]Supermarkets were overwhelmed with
residents stocking up on supplies, and many reported empty shelves and low supplies of bread,
kerosene, and candles. Many people boarded up their homes and protected their property with
sand bags. One-hundred female prisoners were relocated from a facility in St. Catherine
Parish to another inKingston. Toll fees along Highway 2000 were to be waived during the hours
before Matthew's arrival. Service at both Norman Manley International Airport and Sangster
International Airport was scheduled to be suspended during the evening of October 2 or by the
morning of October 3.[43] The Jamaica Urban Transit Company scheduled to suspend services
beginning at 6:00 p.m. local time.[44] The Jamaica Public Service informed residents that the
power grid may be shut off during the storm if conditions become too severe. [45] Members of
the Jamaica Defence Force were deployed nationwide in advance of the hurricane in order to
more swiftly deal with its aftermath.[46]

This animation starts with an overview of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. As the
camera slowly pushes in, Hurricane Matthew begins to form.

Schools and government offices suspended operations starting on October 3.[47][48] A total of
900 shelters opened across Jamaica and the Urban Transit Company provided buses to
evacuate people from Kingston to the National Arena. Local Minister Desmond McKenzie warned
that the infrastructure of Kingston would be unable to handle the magnitude of rainfall expected.
[47]
Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned residents that Matthew could be more severe
than Hurricane Gilbert which devastated the nation in 1988.[49]

Haiti

Hydro-Estimator showing total estimated rainfall over the Caribbean and America on October 4

Though forecast to pass over Jamaica at the time, the large extent of tropical storm-force winds
prompted the issuance of a tropical storm watch for Haiti's Tiburon Peninsulatoward the border
with the Dominican Republic.[40] Following an eastward shift in Matthew's predicted track, a
hurricane watch was issued for much of Haiti on October 1, encompassing areas from MleSaint-Nicolas south to the Dominican Republic border;[50] this was upgraded to a warning just
hours later.[41] The warning eventually encompassed the entire country by the afternoon of
October 2.[51] Residents on outlying islands of Haiti were evacuated to the mainland. [52] Lifethreatening rainfall was forecast to affect much of the nation,[53] with accumulations averaging 15
to 25 in (38 to 64 cm) along the southern coast with isolated peaks up to 40 in (100 cm).
[54]
Although government officials held meetings on storm preparation, Radio France
Internationale reported that Haiti does not have the logistical capability to handle a large-scale
disaster. Only 576 shelters, with a collective capacity of 90,000 people, were listed for all of
southern Haiti.[55] According to the International Organization for Migration, 55,107 internally
displaced persons remained in camps or hosting sites without adequate protection from the
hurricane.[56]
Provisional President of Haiti Jocelerme Privert addressed the nation on October 2, urging those
living along the coast and in poorly constructed homes to evacuate and comply with authorities.
[57]
Despite pleas from officials, many residents refused to leave their homes.[58] Schools were
closed for October 34, though government offices remained open.[57] A total of 1,300 shelters
were readied with a total capacity of 390,000 people. More than 18,000 volunteers and members
of the Red Cross, community intervention teams, municipal committees, and local emergency
services were readied to assist residents.[59] At least 500 people evacuated from Jrmie.
[60]
Although civil protection officials took to the streets to warn people, many residents were
unaware that Matthew was even approaching the country a day before its expected landfall.
[61]
Evacuations continued through the hurricane's landfall with the total number of people in
shelters reaching 9,280 by 2:00 a.m. local time on October 4.[62]

Dominican Republic
On the morning of October 2, a tropical storm warning was raised for the southern coast of the
Dominican Republic from Barahona west to the Haitian border, and a tropical storm watch was
issued for the northern coast from Puerto Plata west to the Haitian border.[63] At least
8,500 people were evacuated in southwestern areas of the country by the morning of October 3.
[60]

Cuba and the Bahamas

The Meteorological Service of Cuba raised hurricane watches for all of southeastern Cuba on
October 1, encompassing the provinces of Camagey, Las Tunas, Granma, Holgun, Santiago
de Cuba, andGuantnamo.[41] This was subsequently upgraded to a warning on October 2 for all
provinces except Camagey.[51] Non-essential personnel in the United States' Guantanamo Bay
Naval Base began evacuations that day.[52] Evacuations of more than 1 million people across
Cuba started that morning, including 252,000 in Santiago de Cuba, and 230,000 from Las Tunas
with priority placed on those along the coast.[64][65]Across Santiago de Cuba, which suffered
extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012, 218 shelters were opened and officials placed
extra attention on Socapa, Caracoles, and Cayo Granma.[64] Emergency personnel, primarily
doctors, were dispatched to high-risk areas and supplies were stockpiled. [65]

The Government of the Bahamas began issuing hurricane watches on October 2 for
southeastern islands as well as the Turks and Caicos.[51] Flights across southern islands were
cancelled and schools suspended operations beginning the following day.[66]

United States

National Hurricane Center DirectorRichard Knabb (pictured) regularly filmed briefings on the forecast and
expected impacts of Hurricane Matthew in the United States.

A Sunny Isles Beach, Florida police officer orders visitors away from the ocean as Hurricane Matthew
approaches.

On October 3, the governors of Florida and North Carolina declared a state of emergency.[67]
[68]
The next day, South Carolina governorNikki Haley recommended an evacuation for those
residents living within one hundred miles of the coast.[69] Interstate 26 in South
Carolina eastbound between the coast and Columbia was reversed on Wednesday to facilitate
movement away from the Lowcountryand Charleston areas.[70] Evacuations of Cape Lookout
National Seashore in North Carolina began this day as well.[71] By October 4, North Carolina
Governor Pat McCrory had ordered that evacuation be mandatory. A state of emergency was
also declared for 13 counties in eastern Georgia.[72]
On October 5, Port Canaveral was closed by the U.S. Coast Guard, the first closure since 2004.
Eight cruise ships and four cargo ships were scheduled to visit the port between October 59.
[73]
On Cape Canaveral, home to both civilian and military spaceflight facilities, no rockets or
spacecraft were in vulnerable positions; at the time of Matthew's approach, the next launch was
scheduled for November 4.[74] The Kennedy Space Center began preparations of the facilities on
October 5. Older buildings at the KSC were designed to withstand winds of 105125 mph (170
200 km/h); buildings constructed after 1992, when Category 5 Hurricane Andrewstruck the Miami
area, are built to withstand 130 mph (210 km/h) winds.[75] At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,
the U.S. Air Force's45th Space Wing began disconnecting electric power to non-essential
facilities on October 4.[74]

For only the seventh time in its 45-year history, Walt Disney World Resort closed its theme parks,
water parks, and Disney Springs at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6 and will not open the
parks on October 7. This was the first time since Hurricane Charley in 2004 that the parks
closed.[76] Other Orlando-area theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld
Orlando also closed.[77]
On October 6, Florida's governor Rick Scott urged over 1.5 million people to evacuate, [78] with
Hurricane Matthew expected to make landfall by the evening of that day.[79]

Impact
Deaths and damage by country
Country

Deaths

Damage
(2016 USD)

Colombia

N/A

Cuba

N/A

Dominican Republic

N/A

Haiti

283

N/A

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

N/A

United States

N/A

Totals

289

N/A

Sources cited in text.

Images of the storm as shown byVoice of America

Lesser Antilles
On St. Vincent, heavy rains caused landslides and flooding across the island. One person was
killed in the town of Layou when a boulder broke loose and crushed him. [28] In nearby Buccament
Bay, a river overtopped its banks, prompting at least 25 people to evacuate to emergency
shelters. The Hermitage River rose by at least 3.6 ft (1.1 m) in one hour and as a precautionary
measure, the Central Water and Sewage Authority shut off all water service. Flooding also took
place in Vermont, South Rivers, sections of Kingstown, Campden Park, Arnos Vale, and Langley
Park. Debris deposited by flooded rivers rendered many roads impassible. [29]
Strong winds in excess of 60 mph (97 km/h) downed many trees and power lines on St. Lucia,
leaving roughly 70 percent of the island without power. Landslides and flooding, the result of
more than 10 in (250 mm) of rain accompanying the storm, damaged many homes and roads.
[28]
Rainfall at Hewanorra International Airport amounted to 13.19 in (335 mm).[80] The nation's
banana crop suffered significant damage; 85 percent of farms reported losses. Two homes were
destroyed, one in both Bisee and Gros Islet, and several others were damaged. Roads in
Castries, Gros-Islet, Dennery, and Soufriere became impassible from debris or landslides.

Some damage was also reported on Dominica, with many people left without water and
electricity.[28] Heavy rainfall in Grenada disrupted the water supply in multiple communities. [81]
[30]

In Martinique, strong winds, which gusted up to 89 mph (143 km/h) in Saint-Pierre,[80] wreaked
havoc on the power grid; roughly 55,000 people lost electricity. Numerous trees downed by the
winds blocked roadways while heavy rains led to flooding. The main road from Fort-de-France to
southern towns was rendered impassable during the storm. Approximately 4,000 people lost their
water supply. Three people sustained minor injuries.[82]

South America
The effects of Matthew across the ABC Islands were relatively limited. Some street flooding
occurred on Aruba and Curaao.[35] The Guajira Peninsula of Colombia saw its first heavy rain
event in three years, leading to widespread flash flooding. One person drowned in a swollen river
in Uribia;[38] 1.29 in (32.8 mm) of rain fell in 30 minutes in the town.[83]Rainfall
in Cartagena reached 8.7 in (222 mm) during a 24-hour span and Santa Marta saw 5.5 in
(140 mm).[84] Along coastal areas of the peninsula, large swells damaged buildings, prompting the
evacuation of 380 people in Manaure.[37][38] Roughly 70 percent of Tucurinca flooded when
the Magdalena River overtopped its banks; a nearby bridge collapsed, isolating some
communities.[85] Approximately 73,000 people were affected by the floods.[84] The dangerous
conditions produced by Matthew prevented thousands of people from voting in a peace
agreement referendum.[86]

Greater Antilles
Haiti

Hurricane Matthew approaching Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, on October 3

Large swells reached the outlying Haitian island of le--Vache on October 2, prompting the
evacuation of 89 people.[87] Despite boating bans, many fishermen continued work in rough
conditions. Consequently, two fishermen went missing on the morning of October 3: one
near Saint-Jean-du-Sud and the other near Aquin, one was later found dead.[61] Antecedent
rainfall associated with the outer bands of Matthew triggered flooding in several towns in
southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic.[60] A person was killed when a tree fell on his home
in Port Salut, while a 26 year-old man drowned while trying to rescue a child from a rushing river.
[88]

Striking the Tiburon Peninsula as a Category 4 hurricane on the morning of October 4, Matthew
was the strongest storm to directly impact Haiti since Hurricane Cleo in 1964. An anemometer
at Antoine-Simon Airport in Les Cayes, east of where Matthew made landfall, measured a gust to
107 mph (172 km/h) before the station went offline. Gusts in the nation's capital city of Port-auPrince reached 60 mph (97 km/h).[89] Communications with areas in the direct path of Matthew
were lost, and tens of thousands of people became isolated as roads and bridges were
destroyed. A major bridge connecting parts of the Grand'Anse Department to the rest of the
country collapsed during a flash flood. Much of Jrmie, along the north shore of the Tiburon
Peninsula, suffered tremendous damage; homes were flattened and medical facilities suffered
major damage. A radio host in Port-au-Prince stated that Jrmie was "pretty much wiped out
from the seaboard all the way to the cathedral".[90]

Assessments of the death toll vary as many communities remain isolated; however, as of the
evening of October 6, at least 283 people are known to have died in the country, with the number
expected to rise.[91]
Dominican Republic

Map of rainfall accumulations associated with the passage of Hurricane Matthew in the Dominican Republic
for October 34. Totals are in millimeters, with the darkest shade of red indicating accumulations of 200 to
500 mm (7.9 to 19.7 in).

An automated weather station in Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, measured 8.43 in (214 mm) of
rain by the afternoon of October 3.[92] Four people died in the Dominican Republic after a house
collapsed on top of them.[93]
Cuba
Coastal flooding began in Granma Province, Cuba, on October 2, affecting three towns along
the Sierra Maestras.[64] Hurricane Matthew struck the easternmost province of Cuba during the
evening of October 4 as a Category 4, causing tremendous damage. The coastal city
of Baracoa suffered widespread damage from violent winds and storm surge, the latter of which
gutted countless buildings.[94] Despite the severity of damage, no fatalities were reported in the
city. A communication tower in Majayara collapsed during the storm and a bridge spanning
the Toa river was destroyed; several communities were left isolated as a result.[95]

Aftermath and response

In Martinique, lectricit de France requested additional crews from Guadeloupe and French
Guiana to help restore power. Members of the military and Forces franaises aux Antilles were
deployed to assist in clearing debris from roadways.[82] The St. Lucia Red Cross distributed nonfood items to 270 people affected by the storm.[96]

Haiti
On October 4, the United States prepared the carrier USS George Washington, the hospital
ship USNS Comfortwhich previously aided thousands in the wake of the 2010 Haiti earthquake
and the transport dockUSS Mesa Verde for relief operations in Haiti. United States Southern
Command also deployed 100 troops with 9 helicopters to the Cayman Islands to prepare for
relief work.[97] Initial estimates indicated at least 350,000 people were in need of assistance.[90]
The bridge between the south and Port au Prince was destroyed. As a result, aid agencies
reported they were having difficulty getting around to the most damaged and storm-affected parts
of Haiti. [98]
The commander of U.S. forces in the Caribbean reported that 6 helicopters had been deployed
to Haiti for the aftermath, and were expected to arrive on October 6. These are expected to help
with search-and-rescue missions as well as providing medical assistance. In addition to his, a
one-star navy admiral will also travel to lead the task force involved in the operations. More than
300 military personnel will most likely travel to Haiti, with 300 Marines on board on the ships sent
out for aid from the U.S.[99][100]
A number of aid agencies deployed to Haiti to help with the aftermath:

[101]

Action Aid reported that over 50,000 people were in immediate need of clean water and
shelters.

World Nation also sent out helicopters, reporting difficulties and their concern about
young children and food. They will be providing water and sanitation for over 50,000 people.

The UN's World Food Programme arranged for enough food to feed up to 300,000
people for a month. A further 34 tonnes are ready in Miami to be used if needed.

Unicef will be providing life-saving aid for 10,000 people.

UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation said it would be helping farmers rebuild their
businesses by providing seeds.

The US Agency for International Development said it would provide $400,000 for aid to
Jamaica and Haiti on October 3. [102]

See also