The greatest wind damage to housing is in the coastal areas of Santo Domingo and to the east. Most flood damage to homes is in the south and west. According to PAHO, these areas are also in danger of outbreaks of malaria, dengue, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, and acute respiratory infections. Infrastructure damage includes schools, hospitals, health clinics, homes, and municipal water systems. Indications are that power will not be restored to full capacity in Santo Domingo for at least one month, and for several months elsewhere.
Telephone services are also limited throughout the country, but functional in the capital.
The agricultural sector is significantly damaged. In addition, no new crop production is anticipated for at least four months. The actual death toll in Haiti may never be known due to the country's poor communication network and lack of infrastructure. Port au Prince was left relatively unscathed, except for flooding in the low-lying area of Cite Soleil and damage to the main commercial port. Jacmel, Cap-Hatien, Gonaives, and the north are also in less immediate need than other parts of the country.