Tropical depression threatens further devastation in Haiti earthquake – CBS Miami

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MIAMI (CBSMIAMI/CNN) — Thousands of Haitians along the southern peninsula were made homeless after the 7.2 earthquake struck the country on Saturday, and are now preparing to deal with heavy rains brought on by Tropical Depression Grace.

Grace was heading toward the south coast of Hispaniola Monday morning with 35mph winds after Puerto Rico sank.

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Forecasters say Haiti could see up to 10 inches of rain, with up to 15 inches in some areas. This may lead to floods and mudslides.

The epicenter of the storm is expected to pass north of the epicenter.

“I am concerned about the coming storm because it could complicate the situation for us,” Jerry Chandler, head of Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency, said on Sunday.

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The agency reported that at least 1,297 people were killed and more than 5,700 injured on Sunday. These numbers are expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue.

Agency officials said the quake destroyed 13,694 homes and damaged another 13,785. The authorities go from house to house in search of survivors.

The devastation has also pushed hospitals to the brink and closed roads, making it difficult for vital supplies to reach affected areas.

“There aren’t enough doctors, not enough medicine, and we have people with serious injuries. We need urgent help before things get more complicated,” said volunteer Marceline Lourigoy.

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