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Haiti 's Recovery After The Earthquake

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Haiti’s Recovery After The Earthquake Five years after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake, Haiti is rebuilding gradually. Haiti, being one of the poorest countries, was always in need of improvement but the 2010 earthquake added to their concerns. With over 300,000 lives lost, houses, school and businesses destroyed and family and friends mourning, the country had no hope. Haiti started receiving help immediately all over the world after the earthquake. Food, medication and tents were sent to the country. Money was also donated from organizations and individuals such as celebrities. With all the tremendous help, Haiti is still recovering slowly. Because of destroyed and unsafe houses, people were forced to live in camps. All parks and most streets had been covered with tents. Only three years ago the government started removing people out of the streets. The government provided housing to some of the population and others received a compensation to start a life out of the streets; but still five years later tents are still common in some areas. Michel Martelly, the president of Haiti, had created multiple primary schools for the unfortunate children. The president and his team had also fixed some common roads, but other constructions are still being delayed for instance, Haiti’s National Palace still has not been rebuilt. In a poor country as Haiti, insurance is not common for everyone. The wealthiest are the ones with insurance for their houses and businesses. Some private

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