Haiti had more than its fair share of natural disasters. Being located on the path of the hurricane highway can be very risky, especially for the most vulnerable, whether it is a country, a region, or an individual. Here are some pictures of the damage left in Haiti by some of these deadly hurricanes. Let us not forget.

Hurricane Hannah in Gonaives   [Aug 2008]
Pictures: Marco Domingo
Hurricane Hannah in Carbaret   [Aug 2008]
Pictures: M. Domingo & L. Abassi
Hurricane Gustave in P-au-P  [Aug 27, 2008]

Pictures: Marco Domingo

A young boy stands on the banks of a raging river that ripped down more than a dozen homes along its banks during hurricane Gustav. Gustav brought high winds that knocked down trees and power lines, flattened crops and homes and heavy rains that flooded fields and towns and filled rivers passed their capacities.
People leave their homes in the slum of Cite Soleil after they were flooded during hurricane Gustav. Gustav brought high winds that knocked down trees and power lines, flattened crops and homes and heavy rains that flooded fields and towns and filled rivers passed their capacities.
Haitians walk through flood waters in the slum of Cite Soleil during hurricane Gustav. Gustav brought high winds that knocked down trees and power lines, flattened crops and homes and heavy rains that flooded fields and towns and field rivers past their capacities.
Haitians look at the river in Cite Soleil. Hurricane Gustav passed through Haiti yesterday dumping heavy rains that flooded thousands of homes and left approximately 50 people dead.
Hurricane Jeanne Sept, 2008  –   Ouragan Jeanne Gustav en sept. 2008
Sources: AP, Reuters, USAID
Mud flow in Gonaives - Hurricane Jeanne / Inondation de boue aux Gonaïves - Cyclone Jeanne [09-2004]
A flooded street in Gonaives - Hurricane Jeanne / Une rue inondée aux Gonaïves - Cyclone Jeanne [09-2004]
Survivor of mud flow in Gonaives - Hurricane Jeanne / Un survivant de l'inondation de boue aux Gonaïves - Cyclone Jeanne [09/2004]
Flooded streets in Gonaives - Hurricane Jeanne / Rues inondées aux Gonaïves - Cyclone Jeanne [09-2004]
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