Further update regarding the  7.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12.

The best way for Canadians to help is to donate money – not clothing or food. To learn how you can donate please click here.

The federal government has announced it will match Canadians’ donations to registered charitable organizations up to $50 million.

For those residents looking at contacting family members, friends:

Canadians attempting to contact family members or friends in Haiti can call the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade emergency operation centre:

Phone: 1-800-387-3124
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Foreign Affairs is also advising Canadians who need assistance in Haiti to travel to the Canadian Embassy in Port-au-Prince on Delmas Road, between Delmas 75 and 71. Canadians can also contact embassy officials:

Phone: 613-996-8885

Again, for more information please click here.