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Habitat is implementing immediate relief efforts and addressing long-term shelter solutions for low-income families.
Based on current information and past experience with international disasters, Habitat is planning a multi-phase strategy of response:
PHASE 1: RELIEF
-Emergency Shelter Kits-
Emergency shelter kits are designed to help families make immediate repairs and construct emergency shelter. They will be distributed to families by Habitat employees and partners.
-Re-establish Operations-
Habitat has been operating in Haiti for over 26 years, but the Habitat Haiti office building was destroyed in the earthquake. As part of our immediate response, it will be vital to assist Habitat Haiti in restoring its capacity to fully participate in the recovery efforts.
PHASE 2: REHABILITATION
-Rehabilitation and Cleanup-
We will assist with the removal of debris and salvaging of materials that can be recycled into new shelter. We will also assist in the rehabilitation of homes that have repairable damages.
[PHASE 3: RECONSTRUCTION
-Transitional Shelters and Core Houses-
We plan to replace destroyed homes with transitional shelters. Improvements and additions to transitional shelters can be made over time―turning them into permanent core houses.
We will also rebuild in ways that reduce risk and improve construction quality in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas.
PHASE 4: RECOVERY
-Habitat Resource Centers-
These centers are designed to enhance local systems that support housing development and improvements. Through the centers, we identify gaps in the local supply of housing materials, designs, finance and skills and provide services that support local livelihoods.
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2010.02.05　Habitat Starts Distributing Emergency Shelter Kits
2010.01.26　Establishing Habitat Resource Centers
2010.01.21　Habitat's Response to Haiti Quake Relief
2010.01.14　Habitat Japan to Raise Funds for Haiti Quake Reliefs