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Preparing for the worst
Huntington Beach may not be anywhere near New Jersey, but it shares one potential danger — the coast. After witnessing the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, Robinwood Church in Huntington Beach wants residents prepared for an earthquake or...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Hurricane Sandy (2012), American Red Cross, Natural Disasters, Hurricanes
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Drowning most common fatality during Superstorm Sandy
The leading cause of death during Superstorm Sandy last fall was drowning, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, which analyzed 117 storm-related deaths, comes amid a National Oceanic and...
Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Hurricane Sandy (2012), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Demographics, American Red Cross
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The case for food stamps
To hear Republicans — and some Democrats — in Congress talk, you'd think food-stamp dollars just disappear into a black hole. The prevailing debate in the Senate and House versions of the farm bill, which contains funding for food stamps...
Tags: Heart Disease, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Nutrition, U.S. Congress
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The American Red Cross shows WDBJ7 its Emergency Response Vehicles
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe American Red Cross has 400 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV) in the country. During Sandy, the entire fleet deployed. Each ERV can distribute up to 300 meals at a time, so usually it's breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The vehicles are packed with...Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Emergency Planning, American Red Cross
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How you can help Oklahoma tornado victims
If you want to help the victims of this week's massive tornado in Oklahoma but haven't yet had a chance, don't worry. Relief efforts are still being organized -- and disaster workers say aid will be needed for the long run. Consider that seven months...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Ronald Reagan, Lake Eola, Mall at Millenia
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WSBT Radio and Sunny 101.5 team with community to help Oklahoma
GRANGER – A natural reaction when a disaster like the tornadoes in Oklahoma happens is to ask, “How how can I help?” On Wednesday, many here in Michiana did. The WSBT radio stations, 96.1 FM and Sunny 101.5 teamed up with the...
Tags: Entertainment, Human Interest, The Salvation Army, Radio, American Red Cross
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Tornado Relief: How to Help
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsHere are some of the many ways you can help the people of Oklahoma as they deal with massive cleanup and recovery efforts. If you want to help in the relief efforts - the best thing you can do is send money. The Kansas Division of Emergency...Tags: Sam Brownback, Environmental Issues, Human Interest, Executive Branch, Conservation
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Red Cross prepares to send teams to Oklahoma
South Bend TribuneLocal volunteers are gearing up to help with the response to the deadly tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb Monday. About two dozen volunteers had already called the St. Joseph County office of the American Red Cross to offer their...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Human Interest, Indiana Michigan Power Company, American Red Cross
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Oklahoma lawmakers who opposed disaster aid now face own disaster
WASHINGTON -- When $50 billion in disaster aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy came before Congress this year, three of Oklahoma’s five representatives and both of its senators were among the "no" votes. At the time, some of the Oklahoma lawmakers...
Tags: Harold Rogers, Elections, Tom Cole, U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Tornadoes
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Kevin Durant, Thunder donate $2 million to Oklahoma tornado relief
As the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore recovers from a tornado which left 24 dead Monday, the capital city’s NBA team and All-Star forward Kevin Durant have pledged $2 million in support for the community that has so embraced the organization. "As...
Tags: Kevin Durant, National Basketball Association, Basketball, The Salvation Army, Oklahoma City Thunder
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DONATE: Red Cross helping tornado victims across the Midwest
WASHINGTON, Monday, May 20, 2013 — The American Red Cross is helping people in the Midwest with shelter, food, relief supplies and emotional comfort after tornadoes over the last couple of days injured many people and destroyed homes. As many as...
Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, House Building, Human Interest, Weather Warnings
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On this date in history: The American Red Cross is founded
On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. Barton, then 60 years old, had been involved with the Red Cross humanitarian organization in Europe and became determined to start a branch in the U.S. No jokes, no...
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