Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2021

August 14, 2021

In what is already a challenging time for the people of Haiti, I am saddened by the devastating earthquake that occurred in Saint-Louis du Sud, Haiti, this morning. We send our deepest condolences to all those who lost a loved one or saw their homes and businesses destroyed. I have authorized an immediate U.S. response and named USAID Administrator Samantha Power as the senior U.S. official to coordinate this effort.

Through USAID, we are supporting efforts to assess the damage and assist efforts to recover those who were injured and those who must now rebuild. The United States remains a close and enduring friend to the people of Haiti, and we will be there in the aftermath of this tragedy.

Categories: Statements by the President : Haiti, earthquake, damage and recovery efforts. Names: Power, Samantha.

Subjects: Development, U.S. Agency for International; Haiti : Earthquake, damage and recovery efforts; Haiti : U.S. assistance.

DCPD Number: DCPD202100662.

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