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| Texas ticked by Obama's refusal to declare wildfire disaster ScrippsNews By TRISH CHOATE and LEE BOWMAN, Scripps Howard News Service WASHINGTON - Texas' congressional delegation is fuming over President Barack Obama's rejection of a major disaster declaration for wildfires, which is at least the second time a Democrat in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Bligh urged to give flood donations back to Queenslanders ABC Online A Brisbane businessman says Queensland Premier Anna Bligh should refund donations made to her disaster relief appeal if she is not going to urgently release it to flood and cyclone victims. The call comes as the state's flood inquiry enters day 15. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| FEMA registration in three steps WRCB-TV ATLANTA (Release) - Survivors of the recent storms and tornadoes in Tennessee who suffered damage should apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency - even if you have insurance or aren't sure you are eligible. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| As disasters roll on, relief agencies need help Walton Sun PANAMA CITY — Financial aid for the victims of last week's tornadoes continues to roll into disaster relief agencies, much to the comfort of their bottom line. Relief agencies such as The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross have been hard ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Black dog bites victims of summer disasters The Australian CASES of anxiety and depression have increased in disaster-devastated Queensland since the summer of floods and cyclones, doctors say. Nearly 60 per cent of doctors have seen, or expect to see, a rise in mental health problems in the disaster zone, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Lauderdale County added to federal disaster declaration WAFF Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees announced Wednesday that two additional counties have been added to the federal disaster declaration that provides for assistance for workers who became unemployed as a direct result of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Conference looks back over the year's disasters & plan for future WREX-TV The Midwest Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference in Rockford gives people a chance to look back over the disasters and situations they've dealt with over the last 12 months. Then, prepare for what could happen. "We look at what has been done, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Unionville Resident Part of Red Cross Deployment Patch.com The American Red Cross has deployed volunteers, including one from Unionville, to disaster-stricken areas in the south. The American Red Cross is helping thousands of people as tornadoes, flooding and wildfires continue to wreak havoc across a large ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| OUR OPINION: Government needs new way to pay for disasters San Angelo Standard Times As sure as wildfires flare up, tornadoes erupt and waters rise, there's another certainty for this disaster-plagued spring of 2011: It's going to cost the US government a lot of money, likely much more than Congress has budgeted so far. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Sony calls in data Sherlocks to unpick megahack disaster Register By John Leyden • Get more from this author Sony has drafted in security experts to figure out who hacked into its systems - and how they did it - before stealing personal data on 100 million consumers of the company's services. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Be storm ready, what you need to prepare for a disaster WVLT ... see the other links at the bottom of the page for helpful information online or call the Knoxville area office at 865-584-2999. They have helpful guides, checklists, and even ways to help children understand what to do during a disaster or emergency. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| OTC: Gulf disaster inspires brilliant ideas Houston Chronicle By TOM FOWLER HOUSTON CHRONICLE A possible tool for preventing oil spills like last year's Gulf disaster arrived on the floor of Houston's Reliant Center this week, courtesy of an auto industry refugee and a jackknife can opener. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Disaster Alerts Could Be Sent to Mobile, Gaming Devices NewsFactor Network By Scott Martin As the government hammers out the details for its Warning Alert and Response Network Act, others are rushing in to fill the void to alert the nation's mobile phone customers in case of disaster. NY-Alert allows people in New York to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Disaster claims seen pressuring Swiss Re, Zurich Q1 Reuters VX) are both expected to post a drop in first-quarter profit due to big claims from natural disasters in Japan, New Zealand and Australia. The earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan proved one of the costliest natural disasters ever for insurers, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Alabama NRCS Receives Disaster Recovery Aid Southeast AgNet by Randall – May 4th, 2011 Auburn, Ala, May 4, 2011 – The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made available $600000 in financial and technical assistance through the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program for disaster recovery ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| South Mississippi cowgirls provide disaster aid WLOX These "sisters in the saddle" have experience with disaster relief work. Their first disaster relief trip was to Texas following Hurricane Ike in 2008. This time, the trail leads to tornado ravaged Alabama. "Trinity United Methodist Church called us ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Congress to Vote on Drilling Off Jersey Shore Atlantic Highlands Herald Sandy Hook, NJ -- This Thursday, just over one year from the destruction of the ecology of the Gulf of Mexico by the BP Oil Disaster, Congress will begin voting on three pieces of legislation that, if passed, would open ocean areas to drilling within ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Disaster preparedness flayed Assam Tribune ... AAPSU adviser Gumjum Haider, who is also the general secretary of the North East Students' Organization (NESO), said that the tragic incident and the delay in finding the wreckage proved that India is still not well equipped to deal with disasters. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Beshear Sends More National Guard Troops To Help With Flooding Relief LEX18 Lexington KY News Last week, the Governor requested a major disaster declaration from the President of the United States for Individual Assistance, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Crisis Counseling, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation and Small Business ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Lockheed to help with disaster readiness UPI.com HONOLULU, May 4 (UPI) -- The US Naval Systems command has contracted Lockheed Martin to help the US Marines and others develop technologies to improve response to disasters. The two-year effort is valued at $1.9 million. "We are excited to work with ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Organization reaches out to counties impacted by severe storms KTIV By Kyle Martens, Internet Director - bio | email Almost a month after tornadoes tore through several Siouxland counties, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in two of the counties hardest hit. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Mock disaster drill held this morning Pueblo Chieftain Within two hours this morning, Pueblo emergency crews had to deal with a chemical incident at the Colorado State Fairgrounds and another event at the Pueblo Chemical Depot, both mock exercises to test the ability of firefighters, law enforcement and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| United Launch Alliance Donates $50000 to Alabama Disaster Relief Efforts PR Newswire (press release) CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Launch Alliance (ULA) today announced it will donate $50000 to Alabama disaster relief efforts in hard-hit counties through the American Red Cross. "Our hearts go out to everyone affected by last ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| South Korea Stages Disaster Drill NTDTV More than 400 South Korean soldiers and police staged a disaster drill in downtown Seoul on Tuesday. The drill simulated how they would deal with security threats, hostage situations, and natural disasters. Soldiers rappelled down the side of a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Mayor: Tuscaloosa, Ala. curfew in effect for disaster-impacted areas The Republic Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has ordered a curfew for the city's designated disaster impacted areas. The curfew, effective each day from 8 pm until 6 am will stay in effect for five days. The mayor says people providing emergency services, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Centers Allow the Suddenly Unemployed to File for Disaster Aid WDEF News 12 Counties are still recovering from the worst disaster to hit our area in decades after deadly tornadoes passed through the viewing area last Wednesday. The Georgia Department of Labor is trying to help by offering assistance in 16 counties to those ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Lack of PTSD specialists threatens disaster survivors The Daily Yomiuri Experts fear a mental health crisis is looming because fewer than 20 psychotherapists specializing in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are available to practice in the disaster-hit Tohoku region, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Disaster Recovery Services updates city board on 2010 flood State Gazette Members of the Disaster Recovery Service were honored at Monday evening's city board meeting. On the eve of the first anniversary of the historic 2010 flood, DRS members were honored by the Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen for their efforts to aid ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Sparkrelief Enables Community-Driven Disaster Relief to Help Alabama Tornado ... PR Newswire (press release) Sparkrelief.org is a simple website to help disaster survivors select the relief housing that meets their needs. Survivors search housing by number of people and pets, geographic location, amenities, and even transportation options. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Dancing For Disaster Seeks Prom Dresses WTVC Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts has turned Saturday's spring recital into a fund-raiser to help those impacted by last weeks devastating storms. They have partnered with "Rescue Prom," a group that recently came together via Facebook, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Tornadoes Of 2011: Worst Natural Disaster In US Since Katrina; Emergency Plans ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) All insurance companies and government agencies recommend a disaster plan for family and pets. Creating an emergency plan can be a daunting task. My ICE Plan software makes the task much easier to complete. Each year disaster strikes destroying our ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Farmers can turn to Farm Service Agency for wet-weather crop problems Syracuse.com (blog) "When wet conditions or natural disaster prevent planting, producers must report the acreage to FSA within 15 days of the final planting date of the crop," Fuess said. The requirement applies to all crops, whether covered by crop insurance, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| HTG Peer Groups Launches the Technology Industry's First Emergency Response ... PR Newswire (press release) HARLAN, Iowa, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After witnessing several colleagues struggle to manage their businesses following a life-threatening personal injury, prolonged illness or natural disaster, HTG Peer Groups CEO Arlin Sorensen teamed with ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Barbour declares DeSoto disaster area DeSoto Times Today Haley Barbour requested President Barack Obama declare 11 Mississippi counties as disaster areas in anticipation of more flooding as the Mississippi River rises. The requested counties are DeSoto, Tunica, Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Coahoma, Issaquena, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Feeding America Network Responds to Alabama Tornadoes PR Newswire (press release) CHICAGO, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Feeding America network of food banks has mobilized its disaster response team to provide food and water to eight states hit by violent storms and tornadoes last week. "We are in the midst of a major ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Hawaii Man Helps Japan Disaster Victims In Remote Areas KITV Honolulu But, in all the disaster, the fishermen, working tirelessly to clean up, start to laugh and smile. "The guy holding the pink fly swatter," said Fukunaga, "I asked him why he has that and he said if people don't move he hits swats them. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| A Birmingham Synagogue Copes with Disaster Jewish Action By Rabbi Eytan Yammer I am writing from Birmingham, Alabama which is recovering from a natural disaster of biblical proportions. As you know, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and countless small towns in our area suffered incredible tragedy caused by this past ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Moore May Quality for Storm Disaster Aid Southern Pines Pilot However, because Moore is contiguous to four counties with serious damage, it is among 23 additional counties that may qualify for farm disaster relief, according to Amber A. Waller, executive director of the Moore County office of the Farm Service ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| WKSR-Giles EMA Disaster Aid Heads To Tanner Ala. WKSR Donations can be made to the Giles County Disaster Relief Fund. There are other relief efforts underway. Boy Scout Troop #46 is taking monetary donations for Disaster Relief at First National Bank in Pulaski. Checks should be made payable to Troop-46 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| More People Turning to Social Media in Times of Disaster fox4kc.com When last week's deadly storms rolled through Alabama, technology took on a new twist of it's own. Many of the tornado victims didn't have television. So they turned to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to get vital information. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Humane Society of Missouri leads disaster response for animals KFVS This week, HSMO's Disaster Response Team set up a regional emergency animal shelter in Sikeston, Mo. Shelter staff are now caring for 136 animals and tomorrow will move to a larger facility with capacity for more than 300 animals. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Dallas Highest Risk City For Natural Disasters 33 KDAF-TV According to Sperling's Best Places and the New York Times, Dallas is the highest risk city in the nation when it comes to natural disasters. Just look at the last two weeks of weather, and you can see why Dallas is the highest risk natural disaster ... See all stories on this topic » |
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