January 16, 2010
Haiti References, Frequencies, People-search websites, SATERN, State Dept, Red Cross

Earthquake Intensity Map [PDF]

Updates on QRZ

Emergency Frequencies

• All radio amateurs are requested to keep 7045 [CW] and 3720 [CW, USB] clear for possible emergency traffic related to the major earthquake in Haiti.
  
  
• Also: 14625, 7265, and 3977—SATERN (Salvation Army Emergency Nets).
  

• Other frequencies in use for emergency traffic include:
  • Global ALE High Frequency Network (HFN) is now on ALERT for Haiti earthquake [http://hfnlink.net]:
    • (text/internet/ sounding/ calling—all USB): 3596, 7102, 10145.5, 14109, 18106, 21096, 24926, 28146
    • (emcomm/voice/ calling—all USB): 3791, 7185.5, 14346, 18117.5, 21437.5, 24932, 28312.5

  You are requested to refrain from using the above frequencies unless you have specific traffic or relay for messages coming OUT of Haiti.

At this time, Fr. John Henault/HH6JH appears to be the main voice coming out of Haiti, primarily via 14300 (Mobile Maritime Net), also on the 14625 net. He mostly monitors, as generator fuel is limited and he's sparing his batteries. Listen to live audio streaming of the Maritime Net via mmsn.org/listen.html

SATERN has been looking for members who can take a stint as NC on 40M specifically, possibly others. The SATERN website is at www.satern.org; video updates at www.salvationarmyhaiti.org/

RED CROSS update 1/16/10

Note: Seekers are counseled to try as many avenues as possible. The Red Cross family linking response in Haiti will focus on allowing people in the earthquake affected areas to contact their relatives abroad. Telephone lines are down, people are asked to remain patient and try again often.

• We are not using the Safe & Well website as it does not apply to international disasters.
  
  
• The International Committee of the Red Cross has established a family-linking website, enabling persons in Haiti and abroad to search for and register the names of relatives missing since the earthquake. Persons seeking news from their loved ones can register the name of the sought persons directly at: www.icrc.org/familylinks.
  
  
• Instructions for using the FamilyLinks website:
  • First search The List. Try various spellings of the name.
  • If your relative is not on the list, click on “Register Your Relative”

Note: The information given on this website is not confidential and can be viewed by anyone. The majority of postings on the FamilyLinks website are from people who are searching for loved ones. As the Red Cross in Haiti is able to collection information on those who are safe and well, we expect to see more “safe and well” postings from Haiti. We do not know when this will happen, but Tracing specialists are in Haiti, and this is a priority.

Family members should search The List regularly to see if their loved one has registered. If there are multiple search results, multiple people may be seeking the same individual and could have extra information.

For additional information on International Disaster Family Linking

• The State Department has launched a “Person Finder” tool to allow people from all nationalities and locations to find and share information. www.state.gov/haitiquake
  
  
• New York State government launched a registry of New York State citizens in Haiti at the time of the earthquake. It is available online www.ny.gov/governor/ and via telephone hotline 1-888-769-7243.
  
  
• CNN is compiling a list of resources for families seeking loved ones. www.ireport.com/

 

Inquiries regarding US Citizens living or traveling in Haiti

Inquiries concerning U.S. Citizens abroad should be referred to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens services, at 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225. The Department of State has received a high volume of calls concerning the welfare of US citizens in Haiti. Inquiries for US citizens can also be sent to Haiti-earthquake@state.gov with the following information:

• Full name, date of birth, and passport info (if known) of the persons in Haiti you are trying to contact
• Their contact info in Haiti – telephone numbers, email addresses, hotel name and address (if known)
• Inquirer’s name and contact information and relationship to the person in Haiti
• Any special or emergency circumstances

Referral information for US Citizens in Haiti

• U.S. citizens are urged to contact the Embassy via email at ACSPaP@state.gov to request assistance.
  
  
• U.S. citizens in Haiti can call the Embassy's Consular Task Force at 509-2229-8942, 509-2229-8089, 509-2229-8322, or 509-2229-8672.