CLEAN : Aid teams bracing for the worst as Matthew lashes Haiti

The video discusses the activation of a disaster assistance response team (DART) for Haiti, outlining their plans to assess and respond to the storm's impact. The team is preparing to conduct overflights and work with partners and the Haitian government. Pre-positioned supplies are ready in Haiti and Miami, FL, to be deployed once conditions allow. The situation is expected to be catastrophic, with initial reports indicating severe damage in Haiti's southwestern region. The team is currently relying on social media and contacts for information, with systematic assessments planned to start soon.

What is the primary role of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in Haiti?

• To evacuate citizens

• To provide medical aid to the injured

• To assess the impact of the storm and coordinate response activities

• To rebuild infrastructure

Where is the large warehouse of supplies located that is mentioned in the video?

• Port-au-Prince, Haiti

• Kingston, Jamaica

• Miami, FL

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

What types of supplies are pre-positioned in the region for disaster response?

• Medical equipment and pharmaceuticals

• Food and clothing

• Communication devices

• Water, sanitation supplies, and shelter kits

How is the team initially gathering information about the storm's impact?

• By sending drones

• Through satellite imagery

• By conducting door-to-door surveys

• Via social media and contacts in the area

When is a more systematic assessment of the storm's impact expected to begin?

• In a month

• As of tomorrow

• In a week

• Immediately after the storm