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| PM reviews safety of nuclear facilities, directs upgradation Times of India NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday directed the department of atomic energy and other agencies to upgrade safety measures at the country's nuclear facilities to match global standards as he reviewed the disaster preparedness in the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Governor Schweitzer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration KXLH Helena News Governor Brian Schweitzer has formally requested that President Barack Obama declare a major disaster for the state of Montana as a result of widespread flooding. In the request, the Governor notes that the flooding is statewide and still continuing. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Small business administration offers disaster assistance to Reading residents Emporia Gazette Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Kansas residents and business owners affected by the tornadoes that occurred on May 21 in Reading, US Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills announced. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 4 additional counties authorized for disaster unemployment assistance Today's THV LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Arkansas, Lee, Poinsett and St. Francis counties were added to the list of Arkansas counties authorized for disaster unemployment assistance as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and associated flooding that began on ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Supply chain disruptions from Japan disaster easing CTV.ca While there are shortages of vital parts for cars and electronics – including some computer chips, silicon wafers and batteries – the big surprise is that the March 11 natural disaster wasn't more of a disaster for the complex and time-sensitive global ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Court Unseals Mine Disaster Documents Sought By NPR NPR (blog) by Howard Berkes A Circuit Court judge in West Virginia has ordered the release of more than 5300 pages of documents that could reveal new details about the Upper Big Branch mine disaster and the just-completed merger between Massey Energy and Alpha ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Greece's need for expanded bailout means tough choices to avoid euro-zone disaster Washington Post ( Yannis Behrakis / Reuters ) - Protesters hold Greek, Argentine, Portuguese and Spanish flags during a rally against austerity measures in Athens. By Howard Schneider, There is no secret about the tab coming due — Greece will need more than $40 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Battle Creek/ Calhoun County Declared Disaster Area WILX-TV The governor declared a disaster area for Calhoun County Tuesday. The Battle Creek City Manager said Wednesday he's meeting with county, state, and federal officials to coordinate the cleanup process. Because it was declared a disaster area, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Regions Launches Permanent Online Disaster Recovery Site Banktech Following the spring floods and tornadoes that affected the southeast, Regions Financial Corp. has made a disaster-preparedness site a permanent online feature for customers. By Matt Gunn Birmingham, Ala.-based Regions Financial Corp. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Economy takes a hit but it's far from a disaster The Age But the second good news is that, on Treasury's estimates, all of that fall and more was due solely to natural disasters: the cyclone in Queensland, floods in four states and massive earthquakes in two of our biggest export markets, Japan and New ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Consider Disasters as subject of study - Professor Buatsi GhanaWeb Dormaa-Ahenkro (B/A), June 1, GNA - Professor Paul Buatsi, a former Chief Director of the Ministry of Education and Consultant of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has appealed to the Ministry of Education to consider disaster as a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| New law to manage offshore environmental disaster impact Hawke's Bay Today The Government is to introduce legislation to help prevent an offshore environmental disaster such as the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last year. The law was needed to manage the environmental impact of activities like petroleum exploration ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Solidify your disaster plans now, while there is still some time San Angelo Standard Times My wife and I have a small stockpile of bottled water, extra food and a plan for how our family would evacuate if a disaster loomed near our home in Central Texas. This wasn't always the case. Over the last few years I have made it a point to get ready ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Survivors of Chilean mine disaster visit Greece, tour Acropolis Museum Washington Post By AP, ATHENS, Greece — The 33 Chilean miners who survived after their mine collapsed last year are visiting Greece at the invitation of a local mining company. Greece's culture ministry said the 33 men, accompanied by family and friends, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| AT&T Study: L.A. Businesses Widely Invest in Disaster Protection and Budget ... PR Newswire (press release) The results of the AT&T Business Continuity online study highlight the need for company leaders to ensure disaster relief and protection for their employees. Of those surveyed, six out of ten indicated that they execute emergency plans as soon as a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| ETX church is getting involved in Joplin disaster relief KLTV By Elizabeth Thomas, Director of New Media Content - email MT. PLEASANT, TX (KLTV) - An East Texas church gets East Texans involved in helping their Missouri neighbors. Just back from taking trailer loads of supplies to Alabama tornado victims, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Countries Aim To Return From Disaster, Disruption NPR And the larger part of most countries hit by natural disasters recovers quickly or was never directly affected to begin with. On Sunday, Sho Dozono, the president of Azumano Travel, a travel agency in Oregon, led a group of about 85 Americans to Japan. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Mobile payment systems: A disaster waiting to happen Computerworld First, let's take a look at Google Wallet, which to me represents the greatest chance for disaster. Google touts three primary security features: a PIN to use when making a purchase, a special chip for storing your credit card on your phone and PayPass ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| FirstEnergy Solutions Supports the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund PR Newswire (press release) FirstEnergy Solutions will donate $10 to the Red Cross for every residential customer who enrolls in an electric savings program through its American Red Cross Disaster Relief Campaign at www.fes.com/give or 1-888-254-6526. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Montana American Red Cross Sets Up Disaster Relief Headquarters In Bozeman NBC Montana The Montana American Red Cross has set up its disaster relief operations headquarters in Bozeman in preparations for more flooding. While originally set up a shelter in Billings, it quickly reached capacity at over three-hundred people. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Fresenius in Disaster Preparedness Zacks.com Hence, timely treatment can be a matter of life or death for patients when natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods, strike. Fresenius Medical Care North America ("FMCNA") runs a far-flung network of dialysis facilities with over ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Trendant Announces Disaster Survival Planning for Businesses PR Newswire (press release) SALT LAKE CITY, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trendant, a Salt Lake City-based national business management consultancy, today announced the introduction of disaster survival planning services for small and medium-sized businesses. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Disaster after disaster could spell higher insurance premiums KARE MINNEAPOLIS -- It seems like we've seen one natural disaster after another in Minnesota. In fact, insurance companies in Minnesota have dealt with a record number of claims in the last two years. A brutal winter and spring flooding could mean more of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Elephant assists in Joplin tornado disaster clean-up CBS News (CBS) - In the aftermath of the terrible tornado disaster in Joplin, Mo., people from all over have been assisting in the recovery process. And as this video clearly shows, the assistance isn't just limited to people - watch and see what I mean. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Silicon Valley Video Production Company Documents Local Heroes San Francisco Chronicle (press release) The fundraising event, held at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara on May 5th, celebrated local individuals, businesses and governments whose extraordinary actions and readiness for disaster serve as an inspiration to the Silicon Valley community. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Tamales answer the call for disaster relief Tbo.com Talking with its proprietors, Jan France and Gumersindo "Gumer" Rodriguez, I learned that net sales of the $5 chicken, pork and veggie tamales go to the nonprofit group America's Disaster Relief. When they're not selling tamales, the truck is used as a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Hurricane prep advice for seniors WLOX Decide what your senior can or can't do in the event of a natural disaster. Make a list of what would be needed if a disaster occurred. For example, if your loved one is wheelchair-bound, determine an evacuation strategy ahead of time. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Tax Relief for Disaster Areas (Updates with additional counties) JD Supra (press release) The Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and the Missouri Department of Revenue have postponed many tax deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in any Missouri county declared a "disaster area" by the Federal government. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Don't forget about Fido and Fluffy Daily Comet By Kathrine Schmidt HOUMA — Many local residents already consider pets part of the family, and that's how they should be viewed when planning for a hurricane or other disaster, officials say. "We encourage people to plan ahead just as if they would ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Stormont-Vail reviews natural disaster plan KTKA.com By Ed Bloodsworth "My first thought was, incredible devastation with the windows all gone and a lot of damage. But then my very next thought was, the hospital was still standing," says Nancy Burkhardt, Director of Marketing of Stormont-Vail. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Help storm victims with the right contribution Clay Center Dispatch Relief agencies assisting with the disasters in Kansas and Missouri are encouraging persons wishing to help to donate cash to the Salvation Army, Red Cross or other established disaster relief organization. Be cautious when making contributions to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Preparing for disasters ahead: two agencies meet Times Record News Claire Kowalick/Times Record News Wichita County Emergency Management Coordinator Lee Bourgoin talks to commissioners Tuesday morning about technology that will be used at the headquarters center to better inform the community during a disaster. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Flood disaster surges down Missouri River for Percival, Hamburg Nebraska City News Press Emergency Management Director Mike Crecelius addressed a crowd of about 300 people May 31 at the Hamburg fire house. By Dan Swanson About 300 people jammed into the Hamburg Fire House Tuesday night where city and county officials laid out a worst case ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| SBA Disaster Assistance Available in Additional Counties for Private Non ... Business Wire (press release) SBA is also reminding eligible Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) in Minnesota of the July 11 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for physical damages. PNPs that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature in the following ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Digital Disaster for Politicans in the New Media Age Associated Content COMMENTARY | Despite his unfortunate last name, Rep. Anthony Weiner (DN.Y.) has achieved much. But an incident on Twitter has threatened the congressman's name while drawing A lewd photo of an unidentified male's crotch was sent from the married ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Fallout Online is at Stake as Interplay Facing Financial Disaster MMORPG News Fallout Online is just like Duke Nukem Forever in the past few years - delay, lawsuit, financial problem, and even cancellation are linked to the post-apocalyptic MMO. According to the report of develop, Fallout Online is "in the balance" as Interplay ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| AmeriCares receives $100000 donation Norwalk Plus Magazine By AmeriCares AmeriCares, a leading nonprofit global health and disaster relief organization, was presented with a $100000 donation from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York (JCCI) to help survivors of the deadly tornadoes that ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| GCCF receives $4 million for oil disaster needs SunHerald.com By ANITA LEE - calee@sunherald.com GULFPORT -- Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has awarded $4 million, part of an anonymous donation, to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to meet the needs of those harmed by the Deepwater Horizson catastrophe. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Bombers begin season amid local disaster Battle Creek Enquirer Battle Creek Bombers pitching coach Brandon Higelin (left) watches Matt Dearden throw during Tuesday's practice at CO Brown Stadium. The sign out in front of Bailey Park lets fans know that baseball will be played in Battle Creek tonight. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Disaster Recovery Centers Open In NWA KHBS-KHOG Northwest Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Disaster survivors in Northwest Arkansas have several opportunities to meet with state and federal recovery specialists at Disaster Recovery Centers opening this week. The recovery centers will follow a circuit schedule in Benton, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Delegation Supports Disaster Request for Vermont PoliticalNews.me (press release) Peter Shumlin's request for federal disaster assistance in the wake of severe flooding across Vermont. The delegation letter sought help "in the wake of unprecedented rainfall, spring runoff and turbulent storms that included high winds and hail. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| First 'Hands That Give' Emergency Response Operations Swing Into Action PR Newswire (press release) Despite the ravaging storm, Cage's office, located roughly 14 blocks from the center of the disaster site, was spared and HTS employees and their homes were unharmed. Other HTG members were not so lucky. John Motazedi, CEO of Joplin, Mo. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Opinion: California senators' quake insurance fix is a disaster San Jose Mercury News But even this won't work: It will make insurance a lot more expensive and, thus, lead many people to drop their CEA policies post-disaster. California taxpayers would almost certainly end up on the hook for the CEA's bills just as taxpayers in Florida ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Reconstruction Lifts Economy After Disasters Emergency Management (blog) This NY Times article Reconstruction Lifts Economy After Disasters highlights what some believes are the positive aspects of having a disaster. If this is a true assumption that disasters stimulate the economy of a community then we should wish a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Group works to ensure area residents are prepared for disaster, response Fulton Sun David Phelps reviews the contents of his own portable emergency kit, which he keeps in his truck at all times in case he needs to help respond to a disaster. Phelps is a member of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), a group which is ... See all stories on this topic » |
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