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Samaritan’s Purse Douglas DC-8 Responds to Crisis in Haiti

Teams in Port-au-Prince are preparing relief cargo for transport to southern areas of Haiti. Samaritan’s Purse
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Key Takeaways:

  • Samaritan's Purse deployed its Douglas DC-8 to Haiti, delivering critical aid following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that killed at least 1,200 people.
  • The relief effort included over a dozen disaster response specialists, 31 tons of emergency shelter material, medical supplies, water filtration units, and a medical team for immediate care.
  • Teams are working with local authorities to assess needs and distribute aid, demonstrating Samaritan's Purse's rapid response capabilities in global disaster relief.
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The Samaritan’s Purse Douglas DC-8 has responded to Haiti in an effort to deliver aid after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit the Carribean nation over the weekend, killing at least 1,200 people.

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