Carrefour Mayor Jude Edouard Pierre has declared that his primary focus is to provide food twice a day to the 4,500 people living in makeshift camps in the wake of the recent disaster. His next priority is to assist with rebuilding the homes that were destroyed. The mayor has urged mayors from other affected cities to actively participate in the decision-making process and not be sidelined by the central Haitian government.
As the local authorities are aware of the needs of residents, have data and know the areas most affected, they should be given the responsibility of leading the distribution of relief products and donations in an equitable manner. It is crucial to work together to ensure that the affected communities are not left behind in the rebuilding process.