CBC News - World - Brazil flood toll climbs to 51

CBC News - World - Brazil flood toll climbs to 51

Add fundraising to list of challenges presented by gulf oil spill

Add fundraising to list of challenges presented by gulf oil spill: "This month, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that more than $4 million had been raised since the deadly tanker explosion in April and resulting oil leak, a fraction of the more than $6 billion donated to the Gulf of Mexico region in the year after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. The oil spill has been called the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history.

For many, the idea of shelling out for a manmade disaster is tough to swallow; some say BP should cover the damage, even as the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund, the National Audubon Society, AmeriCares and other organizations have been pumping money into the area for wetlands restoration, animal rescue and help for fishermen and others who have lost jobs."

Post-Katrina: The quest for better emergency shelter | L.A. at Home | Los Angeles Times

Post-Katrina: The quest for better emergency shelter | L.A. at Home | Los Angeles Times: "The American Institute of Architects' Young Architects Forum and Committee on Design called on students and design professionals to develop “temporary/permanent relief housing” to be used following natural disaster. AIA-relief-Community-1Entries were to provide housing for about 500 families on a hypothetical site: 200 acres that included the Houston Astrodome and its vast parking lots."

American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: "Evacuees Encouraged to Register on Safe & Well Site

(PHOENIX) June 21, 2010 – Through the Safe and Well website, the Red Cross is helping bring peace of mind to people concerned about loved ones impacted by the Schultz Fire burning near Flagstaff.

People impacted by the wildfire are encouraged to register themselves on the Red Cross Safe and Well site or call a family member to register them. Registration can be done with the Safe and Well feature on redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Friends and family can then search for your message on the Safe and Well site by using the evacuee’s phone number or complete address."