Yesterday's earthquake devastated the capital of Haiti. Communication and services are so poor that it's still unclear how many people are dead, but the toll is likely to be in the thousands. We speak to Haitian Americans who are frantically trying to reach their relatives, and to aid workers who'll explain the challenges they face in this kind of disaster. Some of the most powerful and detailed reporting from Port-au-Prince has been on Twitter, and we'll follow the heartbreaking messages.
A powerful earthquake tore through Haiti Tuesday night, leaving devastation in its wake. The dead and injured lay in the streets even as strong aftershocks continued in what was the biggest quake to hit Haiti in more than 200 years.
Twitter proves invaluable in times of trouble. Aide workers and journalists caught in the chaos offered the first glimpses into the event with "tweets" that said more than news anchors could say in an hour of recaps. John Hockenberry reviews the updates.
In the aftermath of the earthquake's devastation, residents in Port-Au-Prince had to scramble to help their injured neighbors. Without the help of international aid, they had to make do with basic first aid tools, like alcohol and gauze.
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Getting a clear picture of the devastation from the Haitian earthquake remains a challenge.
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A Hatian radio host has been offering updates of yesterday's earthquake via Twitter.
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