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| Toughening laws to prevent coal mine disasters Washington Post It has been more than a year since an explosion in the Upper Big Branch mine killed 29 miners in West Virginia, yet Congress has failed to pass legislation needed to prevent the next disaster. Unfortunately, not all lawmakers are convinced that ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Hundred feared dead in Volga boat disaster Sydney Morning Herald Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed the disaster by telephone with President Dmitry Medvedev and then issued instructions for rescuers to continue searching through the night. The accident happened some 800km east of Moscow, near one of the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Pike River mine disaster hearings begin Radio New Zealand Public hearings by the Royal Commission looking into the Pike River mine disaster were beginning in Greymouth on Monday. The Commissioners will hear from dozens of witnesses as it attempts to establish what happened at the mine where 29 men died in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Insurer calls for better flood mapping after disasters The Australian The call for a multi-faceted approach comes as a government review into the unaffordable and unavailable nature of natural disaster insurance received final submissions before reporting its findings in late September. The review, headed by former ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Disaster Recovery Centers Opened KATV By Chris Jilka, Content Manager - email Disaster recovery centers have opened in two Arkansas counties hit by tornadoes and other severe weather in late may. Survivors in Franklin and Johnson counties will be eligible for individual assistance from ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Debris from Japan disaster slowly heads toward U.S. | Philadelphia Inquirer ... Philadelphia Inquirer McElwee noted that after other major disasters, including the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, massive amounts of material that washed out to sea did not turn up on beaches in other countries. Instead, the flotsam caused problems near the beaches where it ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Japanese banks to tackle loan problem in disaster-hit region Asahi Shimbun Katsunori Nagayasu, president of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, told The Asahi Shimbun: "Somebody has to bear the losses (incurred by the disaster-affected people). The important thing is how to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Flood disaster looms at Omilewonde, Orogbangba communities Nigerian Tribune PEOPLE living at Omilewonde and Orogbangba communities on the outskirts of Ibadan, have cried to Oyo State government to save the two communities from a looming flood disaster, especially now that rainfall has become steady. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 31 killed in Indian train disaster Belfast Telegraph At least 31 people have been killed and 100 others were injured after a packed express train derailed in northern India. Rescuers are searching the wreckage of the Kalka Mail train for survivors after it derailed on its way to Kalka, in the foothills ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| COLUMN: More reflections from the scene of that disaster Gaston Gazette SPARTA, Ky. – At 4 am, I was trudging into a hotel elevator at the same time as a man and his wife. The man was wearing a Mountain Dew cap that looked as if it might have dated back to Darrell Waltrip instead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. I didn't have to say ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| SBA, American Red Cross Launch Disaster Preparedness Outreach Initiative Occupational Health & Safety The US Small Business Administration and the American Red Cross have joined forces to intensify outreach efforts to educate the public about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan in place. "Given the recent devastation caused by tornadoes ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Commentary: Disaster Preparedness: The Time is Now TheHorse.com It is time for equine veterinarians, owners, and other stakeholders to become effectively engaged in preventing the catastrophic and heartbreaking losses of human and animal life associated with disasters. We can no longer continue to play the odds of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Federal loans available for north Minneapolis residents Minnesota Public Radio The loans come after the Small Business Administration made a disaster declaration for north Minneapolis at Gov. Mark Dayton's request. The SBA will offer disaster loans up to $200000 for homeowners whose properties were damaged in the May 22nd tornado ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Feature: 4Ps builds disaster-resilient families Philippine Information Agency One of which is that it is building disaster-resilient families. The 4Ps or the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program of the Aquino Administration is a poverty reduction strategy that gives conditional cash grants to extremely poor families to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Preparing for disasters can help ventures rebound Houston Chronicle The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety said 25 percent of the businesses affected by a natural disaster are not able to reopen. And that's a conservative estimate. At least one other study suggested 40 percent of the small businesses ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Dogs Training for Disaster KCAU The Ross family took one look at Bailey, and didn't think she would survive another day in the shelter, and Bailey fit in right away. "She leaped into my arms and started licking me and i thought oh this will work...and I told donna to go down and test ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Northeast Tarrant cities consider a joint disaster recovery site for records Fort Worth Star Telegram By Steve Norder If a tornado or other disaster hits, amid the human toll and property losses, local governments would need to rebuild records involving public safety, finance, utilities and public works. Consequently, many cities store copies of their ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Book balances fear with facts about natural disasters Fairbanks Daily News-Miner by Libbie Martin For natural disasters, we don't have to go far. Alaska has most of the top eight: earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, mudslides, tsunamis and blizzards. About the only ones we can't put on our list are hurricanes and tornadoes (although as ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Rugby league, union, soccer and netball triumphs lift spirits of disaster-hit ... Courier Mail by Robert Craddock NSW coach Ricky Stuart has dipped his hats to the maroons after his bid to end Qld Origin dominance failed. [To view Flash please enable JavaScript and Flash.] WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Firebirds' Amy Steel, Reds' James Horwill and the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Rihanna Concert Goes Up in Flames and Other Disasters Gawker Sunday gossip is filled with stories of doom and disaster! A Rihanna concert in Dallas ended early and the arena was evacuated after a fire broke out in the lighting above the stage. The fire was apparently minor, there were no injuries, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Local teens join with emergency response Kirksville Daily Express and Daily News The special Teen CERT course was the first of its kind in northeast Missouri, with the aim to train teens to help in disasters. By Jason Hunsicker A disaster strikes. Chaos ensues. Panic. Fire, police, ambulance and other emergency responders are ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Kalka Mail derailment: Army jawans also lend a hand Times of India A team of National Disaster Relief Force too was present. The Rescue team of infantry division under the command of Maj Ravi Sinha from Allahabad along with two officers, five Junior Commissioned Officers and 42 soldiers equipped with generators, JCBs, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Red Cross, Dagupan ink pact for disaster preparedness training Sun.Star DAGUPAN CITY -- The City Government and the City Schools Division inked a pact with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Pangasinan chapter concerning the conduct of disaster preparedness training in schools. The recent signing of the memorandum of agreement ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| NDMA officials review preparations for floods Associated Press of Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP): The officials of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) are reviewing the preparations to cope with the flood situation during monsoon season, visiting different cities across the country. An official of NDMA told APP, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Homeowners should be prepared before disaster strikes Lake County News Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is reminding all homeowners that they should complete a home inventory and that the potential for wildfire is very high due to the unseasonable amounts of spring rain that the state has received. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Musicians raise money for disaster relief Tallmadge Express Members of the band "Double Edge" covered some Christian-rock songs during their set at the Tallmadge Lutheran Church "Musicians on a Mission" fundraiser June 26. The musicians are, from left: Kory Senderling, Aaron Redman, Jamie Huzzard, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Buses ready to assist Horry County in disasters Myrtle Beach Sun News There hasn't been a mandatory evacuation issued since, but Coast RTA and Horry County continue to work together to get residents out of harm's way, no matter what the natural disaster may be. "It's been beautiful," Rollins said about the eight-year ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Mock disaster drill in Perrysburg Twp. FOX Toledo Online Thankfully the drill was only a mock disaster at Owens Community College's Center for Emergency Preparedness. The Rossford Fire Department's Explorer Post 790 hosted training for several posts in the area. The scenarios included everything from vehicle ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| flood may reach 'disaster' proportions Deccan Chronicle According to a report on flooding in Bengaluru by the National Institute of Disaster Management, urban flooding, once primarily a concern of the municipal and environmental governance, has now attained the status of 'disaster'. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Feature: The need to enhance disaster risk management capabilities of LGUs Philippine Information Agency TACLOBAN Leyte, July 10 (PIA) – There is a need to enhance the capabilities of Local Government Units on disaster risk reduction and management, OCD Officer in Charge Rey Gozon, who is the chairman of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Badagry seeks government intervention on disaster NEXT By Ifedayo Adebayo Communities in Badagry local government area in Lagos state, have decried the neglect of its environment by the Lagos State government with the challenges it faces by hosting the West African Gas Pipelines (WAGP) project. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| India gives houses to 1600 families in Bangladesh Economic Times Food and Disaster Management Minister Abdur Razzaque and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Rajeet Mitter handed over the houses, said a food ministry official. As many as 1200 similar houses will be handed over to the cyclone victims in Morelganj ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Sailing center wants to extend hours, some call it recipe for disaster WBTV ... and people coming in and out of Blythe Landing because this is a very active boat ramp so that creates a lot of traffic and you mix that with people who are learning how to sail - I think it's a recipe for disaster," Resident Don Zabilansky said. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| LETTER: Gators an invitation to disaster Lufkin Daily News Like many, I find large wild animals fascinating, however, having large alligators in close proximity to humans (especially children) is inviting disaster. The picture showed an approximately eight-foot alligator not far from a man and child. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Floral Industry Businesses Donate $10000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief ... PR Web (press release) On behalf of his colleagues in the floral industry, Brian E. Suslak, CEO and President of WJ Cowee, presented the American Red Cross with a donation of more than $10000 to the Disaster Relief Fund. On behalf of his colleagues in the floral industry, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| FEMA: One more day to register Natchez Democrat Other types of grants may be available to replace personal property and help in meeting medical, dental, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by other insurance or government programs, the release said. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Volunteers head to Massachusetts to help with cleanup WXXA An American Baptist Men's Disaster relief team went to Brimfield, MA to do their part to help victims there. One of the volunteers says since 1997 the relief teams have been involved with every natural disaster in the country. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 20th anniversary of Cantara Loop spill: Measures taken to keep Sacramento ... Record-Searchlight It was a configuration destined for disaster. Like a shoestring yanked at both ends, the train snapped into a straight line as it traversed the treacherous Cantara Loop bridge, catapulting the toxic tanker car into the pristine waters of the Sacramento ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Miyazato ready to lift Japan FOXSports.com Women's Open into the feel-good story her disaster-ravaged country seeks and back it with cash. Miyazato shot 67 to grab the lead at 5-under 137 at the halfway point Saturday at the Broadmoor, where rain once again stopped play early and brought up the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| FEMA look for local hires WCAX The latest disaster declaration has the Federal Emergency Management Agency looking for some extra help of its own. Most of the emergency management team is from out-of-state. They travel several months out of the year, staffing offices in various ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Mine rescue teams will compete at FOC Auto Fair Beckley Register-Herald "We'll have a mock disaster set up, and the teams will respond to that disaster based on National Mine Rescue rules." Chapman said each team includes seven to eight individuals, and it's definitely a team effort. "Everybody has to work together — your ... See all stories on this topic » |
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