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On January 12, 2010, a major earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hundreds of thousands of people died, and the greater part of the capital was demolished. Dr. Paul Farmer, U.N. deputy special envoy to Haiti, who had worked in the country for nearly thirty years treating infectious diseases like tuberculosis and AIDS, and former President Bill Clinton, the U.N. special envoy to Haiti, had just begun to work on an extensive development plan to improve living conditions in Haiti.

Earthquake Emergency Preparation Tips to Keep You SafeIn regions prone to earthquakes, preparation is key to survival. One of the most crucial steps you can take is creating an emergency kit. This kit should include essentials like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, a first aid kit, medications, and important documents.Store this kit in an easily accessible location, and ensure that all household members know where it is. Regularly check and update your kit to make sure all items are in working condition and within their expiration dates.Securing your home is another vital ...

"New Zealand Struck by Powerful Earthquake" is from the November 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Michelle Innis and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Earthquake Strikes Northeast India, Killing at Least 6" is from the Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Ellen Barry and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Earthquake in Ecuador Kills More Than 230, President Says" is from the April 17, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggy Ayala and Nicholas Casey and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Oklahoma Orders Shutdown of Wells after Record-Tying Earthquake" is from the September 04, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Niraj Chokshi and Henry Fountain and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

A heroic doctor’s unflinchingly honest and visceral tale of impossible choices in emergency medicine. ‘A brilliant insight into the forgotten heroes at the sharp end of humanitarian emergencies.’ Jon Snow, Channel 4 News This is a story of tireless hard work and astonishing bravery. Tony...

"Most Powerful Earthquake in Decades Leaves Ecuador Shaken" is from the April 18, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggy Ayala and Nicholas Casey and narrated by Caroline Miller.

New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A riveting narrative about the biggest earthquake in North American recorded history—the 1964 Alaska earthquake that demolished the city of Valdez and swept away the island village of Chenega—and the geologist who hunted for clues to explain how...

"After Earthquake in Italy, 'Half the Town No Longer Exists'" is from the August 24, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Elisabetta Povoledo and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.