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#Videocrux - Haitians in New York feel helpless Haitians in New York feel helpless
Despite days of frantic phone calls, many Haitian New Yorkers still haven't heard from their relatives after this week's earthquake. Haitian radio stations and community centers in Brooklyn, one of the largest Haitian immigrant communities in the U.S., are serving as remote command centers, directing rescuers on the ground to find missing loved ones.
New York Haitians try to get news of relatives
For New York City's Haitian community, the worst is the unknow. 3 Days after the catastrophic earthquake hit Port-au-Prince, people here are still trying to reach their loved ones--those who are alive, and those who are dead. Geanwilly Champagne found out friday morning that his mother and brother were crushed to death.
People head to Chay Pa Lou for news
Dead phones and unanswered text messages lead people to Chay Pa Lou, a Haitian community center in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood. A trickle of worried relatives drop in hoping to get news from the ground.
Raydo Palou serve as command center in rescue
In a nearby storefront, the Haitian radio station Raydo Palou serves as a remote command center for the rescue mission. Concerned relatives call in to report missing loved ones.
People plan to visit Haiti as flights resume
Many locals gathered at Radyo Panou say they plan to fly to Haiti, once flights begin again. But for now, they must sit and wait.

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