FROM HAITI:
Mark Pierepiekarz arrived in Port-au-Prince six days following the earthquake. His original objective was to respond to the client’s direct needs, but quickly found others needing help. He visited schools, private homes, and other facilities, providing reassurance to those afraid to re-enter their buildings. He saw the need for simple repair techniques that could be employed for surviving structures in a country with limited resources further stretched by this disaster.
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MRP IMAGES OF THE DEVASTATION:
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Haitian National Palace
The two-story structure, built between 1914 and 1921, partially collapsed during the event. President René Préval, who was in the building at the time, escaped injury. |
Port-au-Prince Cathedral
The roof and the towers flanking the main entrance collapsed. The lower parts of the walls remain standing. Nunciature and archdiocese offices also collapsed, instantly killing Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot. |
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Canapé Vert Neighborhood
Poorly constructed houses destroyed by strong ground shaking and slope failures. |
Survivor Camps
Fearing aftershocks, most of the residents camp on any available open space, even if their homes survived intact. |
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Hospital, Santo
(north of airport)
This newly constructed two-story hospital was nearly ready for occupancy when the earthquake struck. The two-story reinforced concrete frame structure experienced collapse at the second level. |
Hai Tel Switch Building,
Canapé Vert
The overall mobile telephone network survived but was strained by the phone call volume. This office and switch building suffered major structural damage. The switch equipment reportedly continued to function. |
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Oasis Complex, Pétion-ville
The commercial complex was under construction when the earthquake occurred. The reinforced concrete shear wall (left side of photo) exemplifies modern earthquake-resistant construction that is needed in Haiti. |
Port-au-Prince (airport area)
Collapsed masonry façade at a commercial complex near the U.S. Embassy. Light steel-framed steel warehouse section survived the earthquake. |
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