a) lack of immediate response???? there has been a huge response but the logistics of getting planes in when the airport is actually just a runway is huge - cos not many can land and then how do you refuel them to get them out?
then how do you get the stuff from the airport to the people?
no one in charge - no telecommunications....
aid logistics http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8460787.stm

b) how much do you know about haiti?