Information On Grande Saline, Haiti
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Grande Saline has been hit by several health crises before. Two years ago, a Cholera outbreak claimed many lives and due to the lack of facilities, the bodies had to be buried in mass graves. It had to be done in order to prevent the disease from spreading and killing more people. Health crisis was not the only challenge that the town faced. Back in 2007, Grande Saline was also devastated by floods when the Artibonite River overflowed due to a tropical storm named Noel. Dozens of homes were destroyed, affecting people's lives and source of income. Oxfam, fortunately, lent a helping hand to the town by launching an emergency response program. The project helped residents and the entire town to deal with the disaster's aftermath.
Travelling by air in Grande Saline can be quite difficult because the nearest airport is 70 kilometers away. The good thing about the town is its weather, which for the most part of the year, is warm but accompanied by a cool breeze. One the biggest celebrations in Grande Saline is the feast of Saint Andrea every November 30.
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