Series of natural disasters keeps state Baptist relief workers busy | Tulsa World

Series of natural disasters keeps state Baptist relief workers busy | Tulsa World: For nearly nine months straight, volunteers with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma's disaster relief teams have been helping with wildfire and hurricane recovery efforts after a series of natural disasters left thousands across the country with damaged and destroyed homes.

Almost 500 Hurricane Sandy victims to receive nearly $2,000 from Hoboken relief fund | NJ.com

Almost 500 Hurricane Sandy victims to receive nearly $2,000 from Hoboken relief fund | NJ.com: HOBOKEN – The Rebuild Hoboken Relief Fund will be mailing out individual checks next week for nearly $2,000 to 493 businesses and residents who qualified for Hurricane Sandy aid from the fund, officials announced at a news conference today.

Red Cross Disaster Services Began in 1881

Red Cross Disaster Services Began in 1881: The American Red Cross has been helping people during times of disaster since its inception and today responds to nearly 70,000 disasters every year.

Red Cross disaster response goes all the way back to Clara Barton and the beginning of the American Red Cross. The first disaster response was in 1881 when a forest fire in Michigan burned through a million acres in 24 hours. The fire claimed almost 300 lives and left thousands homeless. Red Cross chapters collected food and supplies which were shipped to Michigan to assist the 14,000 people in need of help.