Haiti is a developing country, which entails manic driving, 'haitian' time (a real test of patience) and organised chaos. It reminds me a lot of places in Asia, especially South East Asia. The driving is on par to that of Vietnam, though instead of motorcycles they are SUV's or 4 x 4 jeeps!

However, my thoughts are actually pointing towards a positive of the Haitian government. MTPTC is the Le Ministère des Travaux Publics, Transport et Communications. They basically devised a building system to reveal the structural stability of each building.

So the system works like a set of traffic lights. Green, Yellow and Red. Green signifies that it is a structurally sound building where you are able to live, function and work in it.

Yellow signifies it is relatively stable, but work is required to make sure it is fit for habitation. Most people usually still reside and operate in these labeled buildings.

Red is the worst. Usually it is obvious that it is not structurally sound, as the entire building has fallen like a pancake. The site is usually covered in rubble and debris. In essence you must demolish or clear away the existing building.

What most of red tagged building have done, especially if their building is still standing is build temporary shelters around the site. Either wooden structures or tents.

Usually these tag are spray painted on walls, gates anywhere on the external facade of the building or property.