Predisaster conditions in Haiti

Here's a good video from the New York Times describing the preexisting poor conditions in Haiti, including the incredible extent of deforestation which makes the country more vulnerable to flooding, erosion, and landslides--none of which is helpful to a country so prone to rain and hurricanes. The video also describes the poor state of roads, which are also damaged by floods. It's a bad cycle which makes response and recovery that much more challenging.