Except the media doesn't play it that way. As Tom mentioned the rules of the military are looser in Haiti and they are able to do a lot more, and quicker. In addition, because of Katrina and the perceived slights by FEMA< Coast Guard, HUD, etc.... different and more lax rules are in place to get things done faster and a lot more infastructure was put in place. Why it is taking so long has me wondering. As of yesterday, a food and water distribution system still was not in place, 5 days after the disaster.
Of course, the media doesn't like to tell you the facts especially if it means throwing this administration under the bus.