The Destruction Of Haiti

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More than 470 people have died in Haiti over the past few days because of the destruction of Hurricane Matthew. The U.S. have been trying to do everything in their power to help Haiti's out. They have been sending over supplies such as blankets, hygiene kits, and kitchen sets to 100,000 people. Thousands of people have lost their homes and crops to the storm and are staying in temporary shelters. In the near future, the U.S. fears that whatever food they have left will run out and they will be left with none. The U.S. also worries that the building destruction is not the only problem that Haiti’s must face, It may be only the beginning because there are large amounts of flooding and already a spike in cholera cases. The U.S. is trying to help

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