CRS - Haiti: Hurricane Relief and Reconstruction
- Four major storms struck Haiti in August and September 2008, causing widespread devastation.
- The storms exacerbated an existing food crisis by destroying crops and livestock.
- The U.S. government provided over $30 million in humanitarian assistance.
- The Haitian government requested $400 million for hurricane recovery and reconstruction.
- Members of Congress debated granting Temporary Protected Status to Haitians in the United States.
In August and September 2008, Haiti was struck by four major storms, causing widespread devastation and exacerbating an existing food crisis. The storms destroyed crops, livestock, and infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands of people affected and displaced. The U.S. government and the international community provided humanitarian assistance, but the Haitian government has requested significantly more aid for recovery and reconstruction. The report also discusses legislative responses and debates surrounding Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants in the United States.
How to cite
Congressional Research Service (CRS), 2008, CRS - Haiti: Hurricane Relief and Reconstruction, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/crs-2008-haiti-hurricane-relief