Friday, October 28, 2011
Fears swell along river through Thailand's capital – USATODAY.com
Fears swell along river through Thailand's capital – USATODAY.com: The water has crept from the central plains south toward the Gulf of Thailand, engulfing a third of the country and killing nearly 400 people and displacing 110,000 more. Now, Bangkok is in the way — surrounded by behemoth pools of water flowing around and through the city via a complex network of canals and rivers.
As flood disaster worsens in Thailand, UN steps up relief efforts
dAs flood disaster worsens in Thailand, UN steps up relief efforts: 28 October 2011 –
The United Nations will provide 20,000 insecticide-treated mosquito nets in temporary shelters and other areas in flood-hit Thailand in a bid to protect people from dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases, as weather forecasts predict more heavy rainfall over the weekend.
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which procured the nets locally, said in a press release yesterday that it has set aside an initial $300,000 to support the Thai Government’s flood response efforts, focusing on health, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene.
The United Nations will provide 20,000 insecticide-treated mosquito nets in temporary shelters and other areas in flood-hit Thailand in a bid to protect people from dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases, as weather forecasts predict more heavy rainfall over the weekend.
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which procured the nets locally, said in a press release yesterday that it has set aside an initial $300,000 to support the Thai Government’s flood response efforts, focusing on health, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Thailand floods death toll at more than 370: Voice of Russia
Thailand floods death toll at more than 370: Voice of Russia: Twenty-eight out of seventy-six provinces have already been flooded in Thailand.
The death toll from the country`s worst floods in 50 years has exceeded 370 people.
Hundreds of banks are closed, with people rushing through shopping malls to buy enough food to keep them going until the water level decreases.
The danger of Bangkok getting heavily flooded still remains.
The death toll from the country`s worst floods in 50 years has exceeded 370 people.
Hundreds of banks are closed, with people rushing through shopping malls to buy enough food to keep them going until the water level decreases.
The danger of Bangkok getting heavily flooded still remains.
Floods Spread to Myanmar - Southeast Asia Real Time - WSJ
Floods Spread to Myanmar - Southeast Asia Real Time - WSJ: Add Myanmar to the list of Southeast Asian countries that are getting walloped by intense flooding.
Earlier this week, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) issued a report that flash floods in part of Myanmar have left 78 people dead or missing, with more than 35,000 people affected, 3,000 houses destroyed and a pressing need for food, shelter and other essentials.
Earlier this week, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) issued a report that flash floods in part of Myanmar have left 78 people dead or missing, with more than 35,000 people affected, 3,000 houses destroyed and a pressing need for food, shelter and other essentials.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor -- Newley.com
Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor -- Newley.com: Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor
The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Thai floods displace Penn families
The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Thai floods displace Penn families: Members of PennThai have been fundraising for those affected by the floods for the past few weeks.
Chayapong Naviroj, a 2011 College graduate, and his family started a fundraising campaign for flood victims. His family owns a commercial department store in Thailand and is collaborating with the country’s Air Force to set up a foundation to help those in need.
Chayapong Naviroj, a 2011 College graduate, and his family started a fundraising campaign for flood victims. His family owns a commercial department store in Thailand and is collaborating with the country’s Air Force to set up a foundation to help those in need.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Help for earthquake victims in Turkey - CNN.com
Help for earthquake victims in Turkey - CNN.com: By Monday, more than 2,300 emergency personnel were in the region. A crisis center was set up by the country's Health Ministry in the capital of Ankara.
International relief organizations are on the ground providing aid, and there are ways you can help.
Turkish Red Crescent is working to assist survivors and reach people trapped in the rubble.
International relief organizations are on the ground providing aid, and there are ways you can help.
Turkish Red Crescent is working to assist survivors and reach people trapped in the rubble.
Bangkok Post : Doubts about donations
Bangkok Post : Doubts about donations: At the peak of this year's flooding disaster, as if the floods were not heartbreaking enough, there were hundreds of cyber scams that caused widespread panic about two weeks ago. These sick lies were mixed with helpful facts in a whirlpool of information and together they spread through social media channels
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Turkey Declines Aid Offer From Israel After Massive Earthquake Strikes East Turkey | Economy Watch
Turkey Declines Aid Offer From Israel After Massive Earthquake Strikes East Turkey | Economy Watch: he Turkish government has turned down an offer for “any aid they might need” from its former ally Israel, after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern part of Turkey early Sunday afternoon – killing between 500 to 1000 people, with many more believed to be injured or missing.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Rescuers Hunt for Survivors after Deadly Turkey Quake - Inside Israel - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com
Rescuers Hunt for Survivors after Deadly Turkey Quake - Inside Israel - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: Blessing and others already have relief on the way.
"It's a moving target right now," Operation Blessing International President Bill Horan said.
"We're desperate for information from the field," he said. "We've got a little bit and we're anxious to know about the extent of the damage - the magnitude of the disaster."
"In the meantime we're working with Humedica, which is a Christian NGO based in Germany that we work with around the world," Horan said.
"It's a moving target right now," Operation Blessing International President Bill Horan said.
"We're desperate for information from the field," he said. "We've got a little bit and we're anxious to know about the extent of the damage - the magnitude of the disaster."
"In the meantime we're working with Humedica, which is a Christian NGO based in Germany that we work with around the world," Horan said.
Oklahoma Volunteers Attend Disaster Relief Training In Tulsa - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |
Oklahoma Volunteers Attend Disaster Relief Training In Tulsa - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |: The Davenport's are part of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma disaster relief training. The group teaches volunteers to help people in times of crisis. This particular session focused on feeding.
The ministry says preparing and serving hot meals is the backbone of the mission.
The ministry says preparing and serving hot meals is the backbone of the mission.
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