Natural Disaster Information
Jackson Co. Church Pays Katrina Help Forward In Wisconsin (WLOX-TV Biloxi) ST. MARTIN, MS (WLOX) - Members of a St. Martin church say they're so grateful for the help they received after Katrina that they've committed themselves to improving the lives of others suffering after natural disaster.
When disaster strikes, it?s best to be prepared (The Daily World) As we learned when the big storm hit last December, it?s important to know your neighbors. When a huge natural disaster strikes, who will make sure you?re OK?
Elaborate disaster scenario gets responders prepared for anything (Murray Ledger & Times) A jilted college student venting his anger toward a former girlfriend by releasing hazardous chemicals at an agriculture facility where her current boyfriend attends class was the scenario for a mock-disaster drill Saturday by Murray, Calloway County and regional emergency services.
Telecoms: One man's vision provides communication facilities for victims of conflict and natural disaster (Guardian Unlimited) Satellite phone missions keep thousands in touch with the outside world
Telecoms: One man's vision provides communication facilities for victims of conflict and natural disaster (Guardian Unlimited) As the French president Nicolas Sarkozy thrashed out a ceasefire between the Kremlin and Georgia this month, a Georgian Airways plane touched down in Tbilisi carrying a team of his fellow countrymen who have been among the first on the ground in disaster areas and war zones for the past decade. The charity they work for has provided a vital service for bodies from the UN and World Health ...
Floods lay the blame (Nine O'Clock) Despite assurances from President Basescu, Premier Tariceanu and other political decision makers at the site of the recent floods, this catastrophic natural disaster left its victims even more worried.
Crop disaster assistance deadline extended (The Warren Reporter) The USDA Farm Service Agency has announced that the deadline to apply for coverage under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for crops whose deadline falls before Dec. 1 has been extended to Dec. 1 for the 2009 crop year.
Badal seeks joint civil-army action for disaster relief (IANS via Yahoo! India News) Chandigarh, Aug 25 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Monday called upon civil and army authorities to formulate a joint action plan to combat any natural calamities in the state.
Ten Misconceptions That Can Hinder FEMA Disaster Aid (KRGV-TV Texas) MCALLEN - Don't let half-truths and rumors cause you to miss out on the federal disaster assistance made available for those devastated by Hurricane Dolly. Federal and state officials agree the last thing people need after suffering losses is misinformation.
In case of emergency ... (The Washington Times) The lines of cars evacuating the Florida Keys as Tropical Storm Fay made its way toward land were the latest reminder of the need to be prepared for a disaster, whether natural or man-made.
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