Local efforts underway to expedite much-needed medical supplies to Haiti in wake of devastating earthquake – CBS Miami

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Miami (CBS Miami) – A desperate need for help is mounting in Haiti as a devastating earthquake has left thousands dead and tens of thousands injured.

“They’re mainly crush injuries,” said Dr. Barth Green of the University of Miami.

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Dr. Green works with the Haitian government and now the US military to mobilize doctors and medical equipment to help the wounded in Haiti.

“In the coming days, there will be minor issues from cholera to the need for tetanus and COVID vaccinations,” he said.

Back home, South Florida residents continue to make donations of food, water, and medical supplies to Haiti.

On Tuesday, people and organizations were dropping off supplies at Accordia Shipping in Port Everglades.

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Broward Commissioner Barbara Sheriff, who runs a health care company, donated gloves, gauze tape, wound scrubber and bandages.

“It is time for the infection to spread,” she said. “Eventually they’re going to need an IV supply, and I’m working on it.

The Haitian-born CEO of Accordia has been shipping cars for three years.

He is now directing his efforts to save lives.

“We’re shipping to the south. We know it’s closer to where people need it,” said Vilgens Louisan, CEO of Accordia.

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Click here if you would like to donate to the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Fund dedicated to helping people affected by this earthquake.

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