Many Expressions of Sympathy for Melissa Victims as CPT Takes Action

The indirect effects of Hurricane Melissa caused enormous damage in Haiti, particularly in the South, Southeast, and Grand'Anse. Over 30 people lost their lives. In Petit Goave, 19 people died, with about ten others reported missing. In addition to these human losses, considerable material damage was recorded. Following this situation, which plunged the population into desolation, several national and international entities expressed their sympathies to the affected populations. Responsible for the protection of every citizen, the Haitian presidency, through a statement, deplored the death of these many compatriots. “This is one disaster too many.” It announced, in collaboration with the government, urgent measures to assist the victims. “The presidency and the government are already mobilized to support those affected,” the presidency stated, while asking the population to remain vigilant. The United States did not remain indifferent. Through the American embassy in Haiti, Washington extended its sympathies to the Haitian people, particularly the victims of the hurricane. U.S. Ambassador Henry T. Wooster, along with Haitian and American embassy staff in Port-au-Prince, also conveyed a message of condolences. “We express our deep solidarity with the grieving families, the injured, and the many displaced persons,” the statement indicated, specifying that the United States is working closely with local authorities to respond to the humanitarian emergency. For his part, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington remains “in close contact with the governments of Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas,” also severely affected by Melissa. “Rescue and response teams have been dispatched to the affected areas, accompanied by essential supplies for the impacted populations,” he said. In a joint statement published on X, the Delegation of the European Union and the Embassies of France and Spain in Haiti deplored the tragic consequences of the storm. “We extend our sincere condolences and solidarity to the communities affected by the floods,” they declared. They announced their collaboration with Haitian authorities and humanitarian partners to assist affected individuals. At the level of the transitional council, the advisors are mobilizing to respond to the damage caused. CP Leslie Voltaire, accompanied by the Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communications (TPTC), Raphaël Hosty, visited the Southeast areas severely affected by the cyclone's passage. Upon his arrival at Jacmel airport, he met with regional office officials before assessing the damage.
The representative of the Fanmi Lavalas party on the council came to assess the damage and provide concrete solutions to the identified problems.