State Department sets up Haiti hotline

For those trying to reach loved ones in Haiti, the U.S. State Department has set up a toll-free hotline: 1-888-407-4747.

The Post would also like to hear your stories: have you heard from family or friends in Haiti? Do you know of any local relief efforts? Message us at PostNow@washpost.com or post a comment at the bottom of this blog.

Here's what local Haitians are saying about the quake and their efforts to reach loved ones.