The Will to Survive in a Disaster Zone

Since the disaster in Haiti, people are struggling to support themselves and their families in the face of this great adversity. Whether it's a shopkeeper gouging customers for the scarce supply of water, a looter taking whatever he can find, or a rescue officer working tirelessly trying to save and reunite other families, people are clamoring for supplies and money to help rebuild their lives. Even the upper crust of society in Haiti has been dramatically humbled; with the falling of the capital building and medicines still days off, each and every human in Haiti is bearing his or her own cross. The city is in desperate need of fuel, food, and water, and much of the city is covered in red dots which signify fallen buildings. In light of all of this, though, people are still working diligently to find survivors and relief groups are bringing in supplies as best as possible.

It's very disturbing to see an already-poor nation being crippled so mercilessly by an earthquake. For the past week I haven't heard anything but bad reports coming from Haiti, and now they're almost out of gasoline on top of all of that. It really makes you appreciate the commodities we have at this very second, and it tears my heart out that people you never hear from to begin with are being ravaged by yet another natural disaster. Fortunately, though, there are ways to help. Many churches and charities are running food drives right now, and I know you can text a number set up by the Red Cross to donate $10 to the Haitian relief fund. It's not much, but it's a start to rebuilding a city that didn't have much to begin with.