While the death toll is feared to be in the thousands now, reports are coming in that the presidential palace and many other governmental buildings also have been flattened in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. Thousands are feared dead and about 3 million people are said to be affected by the gigantic earthquake which measured 7.3 on the Richter scale.

If you are travelling in Haiti, or if you know someone who is present in Haiti at the moment, it may be difficult for you to communicate. Nevertheless, On Call International has opened a national, emergency hotline for the friends and family of those who are in Haiti at the moment, or those who are travelling in the disaster struck country. If you are currently located in Haiti, you must call 800-576-5172.

If you are located abroad and would like to reach the emergency hotline, you would need to call up On Call International collect at 603-328-1924. You could also visit On Call International’s website to get more information. Twitter seems to be extra active as well. At the moment, it has been really difficult to even get news-based reports, and most news agencies are trying to get the latest information about the disaster.

On Call International provides customized medical, security and travel assistance in times of emergency for international business and leisure travelers, as well as expatriates, students and others away from home.

Via: Sun Herald