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Event: TC Tropical Cyclone Number: 2008-000143 Country: HTI Haiti Location: Date (YMD): 2008-8-26 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: International Federation DREF MDRHT005 Comments: On 25 August 2008, a tropical depression in the Caribbean strengthened into tropical storm Gustav; on 26 August it rapidly became a category one hurricane on the saffir-simpson scale causing heavy rain in the southeastern part of Haiti. The eye of hurricane Gustav made landfall on the southwest peninsula of Haiti, approximately 10 miles west of Jacmel, on 26 August shortly after 13:00. Airports, sea ports and public offices have been closed and evacuation activities have begun. The government has opened some 76 emergency shelters in the southern part of the country (Nippes: 20 emergency shelters have been opened) and has maintained a red alert in the departments of south east, south, Nippes, west, Grand-Anse, Artibonite and Centre. Coordination between local authorities (local civil defence) and local Red Cross branches have been active. Regular information bulletins were provided by the government officials. Aproximate Location:: Can't see the map? Click here to refresh..   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: