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By now we’ve all heard about the terrible earthquake that totally devastated Port-au-Prince (Haiti’s capital) and its surrounding areas on Tuesday.  What nobody knows for sure yet is just how devastated this nation will be after all is said and done.

As of yesterday 1,500 bodies were piled up outside of Port-au-Prince’s General Hospital and more are turning up by the hour.  While official numbers are impossible to confirm at this time, predictions that over 50,000 Haitians lost their lives in this disaster prove just how awful this tragedy is.  Not only that, but another three million citizens are now homeless and desperate for food and shelter.

As for the US, President Obama says the US will give $100m to aid the relief efforts in the impoverished country as well as sending rescue teams to the Caribbean island.

China, Spain, France and Great Britain are all using their resources as well in an attempt to alleviate as much of the burden that the country is already facing.

Haiti has endured several hurricanes in recent years, but many feel that this is the worst disaster the nation has ever experienced.  We will keep you posted as new updates are released.  Until then, be thankful for what you have and do not take anything for granted.