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Friday, May 24, 2013
Oklahoma Legislature Lauds Jewish Tornado Assistance - Chabad-Lubavitch News
Oklahoma Legislature Lauds Jewish Tornado Assistance - Chabad-Lubavitch News: "Showing its gratitude for the immediate and ongoing support and assistance offered by Jewish groups and individuals from around the country, the Oklahoma House of Representatives gave a standing ovation Thursday to Rabbi Ovadia Goldman, co-director of The Chabad Community Center of Southern Oklahoma, and New York State Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder."
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Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief | E! Online
Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief | E! Online: "This week's tornado in Oklahoma hit close to home for Carrie Underwood.
The Sooner State native has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts."
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The Sooner State native has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts."
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
GOP Donor Friess Commits $1M to Tornado Relief with Caveats - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
GOP Donor Friess Commits $1M to Tornado Relief with Caveats - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Foster Friess, a former investment manager from Wyoming and big Republican donor to Super PACs in the last election, has pledged $1 million to help those affected by the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, and he is issuing a challenge for matching funds, although he will donate the money with or without a match.
FirstGiving Supports Continued Fundraising Efforts for Boston Marathon Victims
FirstGiving Supports Continued Fundraising Efforts for Boston Marathon Victims: Ultra-athletes Frank Fumich and Matt Nelson will run over 450 miles from Arlington, VA, to the site of the Boston Marathon finish line as part of fundraising efforts for Boston Marathon bombing victims. The pair has already raised over $52,000 for two families impacted by the bombings and they hope to reach a new goal totaling $78,600 by the time they finish their non-stop trek.
College Confidential: Big 12 donates donates $200,000 to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
College Confidential: Big 12 donates donates $200,000 to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund: he Big 12 Conference Board of Directors announced Wednesday a donation of $200,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in the wake of Monday's tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla. The contribution will be from the proceeds of the Big 12 baseball championship in Oklahoma City, Thursday through Sunday.
$2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery - Yahoo! News
$2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery - Yahoo! News: "Patteson's home was among as many as 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed Monday when the twister plowed through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. About 33,000 people were affected, officials said, though the number left homeless was still unknown because most of the displaced were believed to be staying with friends or relatives; only two dozen or so have stayed overnight at Red Cross shelters.
Officials estimated the damage could top $2 billion."
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Officials estimated the damage could top $2 billion."
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Oklahoma tornado: Where the financial relief will come from - CSMonitor.com
Oklahoma tornado: Where the financial relief will come from - CSMonitor.com: "Oklahoma tornado: Where the financial relief will come from
It will take more than $1 billion in insurance payouts and relief aid to help rebuild Moore, Okla., in the wake of Monday’s devastating tornado. Here’s where the money will come from, and where it is likely to go."
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It will take more than $1 billion in insurance payouts and relief aid to help rebuild Moore, Okla., in the wake of Monday’s devastating tornado. Here’s where the money will come from, and where it is likely to go."
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
USM stops solicitations for tornado relief campaign in deference to Okla. tornado victims
USM stops solicitations for tornado relief campaign in deference to Okla. tornado victims: HATTIESBURG, Mississippi — The University of Southern Mississippi has stopped its own tornado relief fundraising campaigns in deference to storm victims in Oklahoma.
A global charity is advocating for child-based disaster resilience planning at this week's Global Platform - News - Professional Resources - PreventionWeb.net
A global charity is advocating for child-based disaster resilience planning at this week's Global Platform - News - Professional Resources - PreventionWeb.net: As part of a Children’s Charter, the charity and its NGO partners interviewed over 600 children in 21 high risk countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, asking them to suggest their key concerns during disasters and offer suggestions for planning for disasters.
During the interviews, children told of issues such as structural safety problems in their communities; exploitation and abuse during disasters and a lack of access to useful information.
During the interviews, children told of issues such as structural safety problems in their communities; exploitation and abuse during disasters and a lack of access to useful information.
Feeding America Responds To Oklahoma Tornado And Prepares For Future Disaster Relief - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee
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Feeding America Responds To Oklahoma Tornado And Prepares For Future Disaster Relief - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, and its member, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, based in Oklahoma City, are working together to provide truckloads of emergency food, water and supplies to the thousands of people impacted by the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma yesterday.
Feeding America Responds To Oklahoma Tornado And Prepares For Future Disaster Relief - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, and its member, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, based in Oklahoma City, are working together to provide truckloads of emergency food, water and supplies to the thousands of people impacted by the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma yesterday.
Moore Tornado Shows Federal Disaster Aid Must Be Reformed - Economic Intelligence (usnews.com)
Moore Tornado Shows Federal Disaster Aid Must Be Reformed - Economic Intelligence (usnews.com): But if history is any lesson, the fast action of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and availability of funds won't feel like enough – and additional funds will be requested to help communities rebuild. These additional funds could come in the form of an emergency supplemental appropriations bill, like we saw in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, or in increases and designations in the regular appropriations bills, or both.
Gifts of Goods Surge in Oklahoma Twister's Wake - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Gifts of Goods Surge in Oklahoma Twister's Wake - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The devastating tornado that killed at least 24 people in Oklahoma Monday brought an outpouring of donated materials for survivors that kept volunteers and aid workers busy and prompted local broadcasters to ask that people limit giving to the most needed items, the Los Angeles Times writes.
Oklahoma governor thanks media for tornado coverage | Poynter.
Oklahoma governor thanks media for tornado coverage | Poynter.: The Vital Role of Online and Mobile
When I spoke with him Tuesday morning, an exhausted-sounding KFOR Interim News Director Steve Johnson was juggling the demands of coordinating another day of storm cleanup and what will likely be another afternoon of heavy storms. At the moment we spoke, he said 2,200 people “are looking at our live stream; 213 are looking at a video story from Moore.”
KWTV’s VP of Digital and Social Content Billy Hendrix said his station set a new record for online traffic, 2.5 million page views.
When I spoke with him Tuesday morning, an exhausted-sounding KFOR Interim News Director Steve Johnson was juggling the demands of coordinating another day of storm cleanup and what will likely be another afternoon of heavy storms. At the moment we spoke, he said 2,200 people “are looking at our live stream; 213 are looking at a video story from Moore.”
KWTV’s VP of Digital and Social Content Billy Hendrix said his station set a new record for online traffic, 2.5 million page views.
FCC announces waivers for tornado relief fundraising on-air | Radio Survivor
FCC announces waivers for tornado relief fundraising on-air | Radio Survivor: Tuesday the FCC announced procedures for obtaining waivers to permit non-commercial stations to raise money on-air for Moore, Oklahoma tornado relief efforts. Although the Commission has yet to approve rules for non-commercial stations to do on-air fundraising for third-parties,
$11B balance in federal disaster aid fund; No new monies needed for Okla. tornado recovery - The Washington Post
$11B balance in federal disaster aid fund; No new monies needed for Okla. tornado recovery - The Washington Post: — Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
The government has more than $11 billion in its main disaster relief fund. Recovery costs in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore are expected to be a relatively small fraction of that amount. The devastating 2011 tornado that wiped out much of Joplin, Mo., for instance, required about $750 million in federal disaster aid.
The government has more than $11 billion in its main disaster relief fund. Recovery costs in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore are expected to be a relatively small fraction of that amount. The devastating 2011 tornado that wiped out much of Joplin, Mo., for instance, required about $750 million in federal disaster aid.
Charitable Giving - Do's and Don'ts of Helping During a Disaster
Charitable Giving - Do's and Don'ts of Helping During a Disaster: Whether it is an earthquake or tsunami halfway around the world or a tornado and flood in our own country, we often are called upon to help in a crisis.
But in many cases, we do just the things that don't help at all, but rather make the emergency even harder on those people and organizations working at the scene.
But in many cases, we do just the things that don't help at all, but rather make the emergency even harder on those people and organizations working at the scene.
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OKStrong - Home: Fund Established for Long-Term Needs of Oklahoma Tornado Victims
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma, has established the OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore and the May 19 tornado near Shawnee.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma, has established the OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore and the May 19 tornado near Shawnee.
AT&T, Sprint waive overage fees for Oklahoma tornado victims | Mobile - CNET News
AT&T, Sprint waive overage fees for Oklahoma tornado victims | Mobile - CNET News: "AT&T, Sprint waive overage fees for Oklahoma tornado victims
The carriers will forgo overage charges for voice, data, and texting for those affected by Monday's devastating tornado."
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The carriers will forgo overage charges for voice, data, and texting for those affected by Monday's devastating tornado."
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Senator Jim Inhofe: Oklahoma Tornado Aid Will Be 'Totally Different' From Sandy Aid
Senator Jim Inhofe: Oklahoma Tornado Aid Will Be 'Totally Different' From Sandy Aid: "WASHINGTON - Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe (R) said on Tuesday that federal aid to tornado-ravaged parts of his home state will be "totally different" than a Hurricane Sandy aid bill he voted against late last year.
Speaking on MSNBC, the lawmaker said that in the case of Hurricane Sandy, "everybody was getting in and exploiting the tragedy that took place." However, he said, "that won't happen in Oklahoma.""
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Speaking on MSNBC, the lawmaker said that in the case of Hurricane Sandy, "everybody was getting in and exploiting the tragedy that took place." However, he said, "that won't happen in Oklahoma.""
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David Spade Donates $200,000 to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts | E! Online
David Spade Donates $200,000 to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts | E! Online: "! News has exclusively learned that Spade has donated $200,000 to the American Red Cross to go toward disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma following Monday's deadly tornado."
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IRS Announces Tax Relief For Oklahoma Tornado Victims - Forbes
IRS Announces Tax Relief For Oklahoma Tornado Victims - Forbes: "As those in Oklahoma began the long process of cleaning up after the storm, the Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief to individuals and businesses to those impacted by the tragedy. Affected taxpayers in Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties will receive special tax relief. The IRS is continuing to monitor the area and made extend relief to other locations as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues its work."
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Oklahoma tornadoes take toll on animals - latimes.com
Oklahoma tornadoes take toll on animals - latimes.com: "As far as animals that I know of, it will be pets, horses, and smaller operations,” said commissioner Jim Reese.
MAP: Path of destruction
Reese told the Los Angeles Times that the state veternarian had not yet compiled a casualty figure, but he was sure there would be deaths and injuries among animals. "
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Reese told the Los Angeles Times that the state veternarian had not yet compiled a casualty figure, but he was sure there would be deaths and injuries among animals. "
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tornado Facebook Group Reunites Oklahoma Victims With Belongings
Tornado Facebook Group Reunites Oklahoma Victims With Belongings: "Hagelberg logged into Facebook and found that many of her neighbors had reported finding items, so she decided to start a Facebook group to reunite victims of the tornado with their missing belongings.
The Facebook group was expanded Monday, to help people who were affected by the devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., killing dozens of people."
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The Facebook group was expanded Monday, to help people who were affected by the devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., killing dozens of people."
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How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation
How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation: "f you’re looking to help the residents of Oklahoma, here are ways to support the community. While youth and teens may not have their own funds to contribute towards the cause, there are many other ways to support this community in need. It is important for teens especially to be role models in their community and relay this crucial information to others."
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How to help Oklahoma tornado victims - TODAY.com
How to help Oklahoma tornado victims - TODAY.com: The loss of life and stunning devastation in Oklahoma City suburbs after a monster tornado ripped through the area are heart-wrenching. But within hours, relief organizations were getting out the message on how to help.
Oklahoma Tornado: Finding Aid, Giving Aid | WBUR & NPR
Oklahoma Tornado: Finding Aid, Giving Aid | WBUR & NPR: "Residents of Moore, Okla., are searching for survivors and coming to terms with a massive tornado that left dozens of people dead and injured more than 200 others Monday afternoon. As aid and recovery groups search for victims and try to reunite loved ones, they're also seeking donations and coordinating housing:"
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Charging Stations To Be Set Up In Moore For Safety Officials - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |
Charging Stations To Be Set Up In Moore For Safety Officials - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |: "MOORE, Oklahoma - Verizon Wireless is helping thousands of people left without power in the wake of Monday's massive storm.
The tornado roared through Moore Monday afternoon, flattening houses, schools and businesses, as well as knocking out power to thousands of homes."
The tornado roared through Moore Monday afternoon, flattening houses, schools and businesses, as well as knocking out power to thousands of homes."
Oklahoma tornado: How Fort Collins residents can help relief efforts | The Coloradoan | coloradoan.com
Oklahoma tornado: How Fort Collins residents can help relief efforts | The Coloradoan | coloradoan.com: The best way to help is often the simplest, said Erin Mounsey, executive director of the Northern Colorado American Red Cross: Pull out your wallet and give where you can.
“The community there is overwhelmed right now,” Mounsey said. “What they don’t need is everybody showing up or sending stuff. Financial support allows us to help the local economy and use those funds most effectively. When bodies and stuff show up to help, it’s just overwhelming.”
“The community there is overwhelmed right now,” Mounsey said. “What they don’t need is everybody showing up or sending stuff. Financial support allows us to help the local economy and use those funds most effectively. When bodies and stuff show up to help, it’s just overwhelming.”
LAFD Sends Command Staff to Assist with Oklahoma City ( Moore) Tornado « On Guard 4 America
LAFD Sends Command Staff to Assist with Oklahoma City ( Moore) Tornado « On Guard 4 America: "n support of the national response to the events that occurred in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan areas of Moore and Newcastle, two members of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Command Staff have been activated and are being sent to Oklahoma as members of FEMA’s overhead command team. California Task Force One (CA-TF1) has not been activated. However, LAFD Urban Search and Rescue Teams are standing by."
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Jewish Community Reaches Out to Oklahoma Tornado Victims / Jspace News
Jewish Community Reaches Out to Oklahoma Tornado Victims / Jspace News: "Meanwhile, the Chabad Community Center of Southern Oklahoma is organizing a supply drive for victims, many of whom saw their homes flattened during the Monday storm.
“While we feel the pain of others, we’re very thankful that we’re able to respond – to use all our energy and all our resources to let the community know we’re here to help,” Rabbi Ovadia Goldman, the Southern Oklahoma Chabad’s co-director, told Chabad.org."
“While we feel the pain of others, we’re very thankful that we’re able to respond – to use all our energy and all our resources to let the community know we’re here to help,” Rabbi Ovadia Goldman, the Southern Oklahoma Chabad’s co-director, told Chabad.org."
Charity Navigator - Moore, OK Tornado Relief
Charity Navigator - Moore, OK Tornado Relief: On May 20, 2013, a two-mile-wide EF4 tornado tore through Oklahoma City's suburbs, demolishing an elementary school, homes and businesses. The storm resulted in fatalities and the hospitalization of hundreds. There will be both short term and long term recovery needs. But before you contribute to one of the highly-rated charities listed here that are responding, please read our Tips For Giving In Times of Crisis.
Kevin Durant Donates $1 Million To Oklahoma Tornado Victims - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |
Kevin Durant Donates $1 Million To Oklahoma Tornado Victims - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |: OKLAHOMA CITY -
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant announced through his family foundation on Tuesday that he has pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant announced through his family foundation on Tuesday that he has pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.
Get Youth Involved with Oklahoma Tornado Relief : American Red Cross Youth
Get Youth Involved with Oklahoma Tornado Relief : American Red Cross Youth: Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by today’s severe weather. The American Red Cross is mobilizing relief now. As a youth volunteer, you can help by sharing verified information, staying safe and being prepared, and fundraising for disaster relief.
Our thoughts are with the people of Moore, Oklahoma tonight. The Red Cross is moving equipment, people, and supplies for a major relief effort. Please make a donation to support the American Red Cross so we can respond to this and other disasters at www.redcross.org/donate or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to our Disaster Relief Fund.
Our thoughts are with the people of Moore, Oklahoma tonight. The Red Cross is moving equipment, people, and supplies for a major relief effort. Please make a donation to support the American Red Cross so we can respond to this and other disasters at www.redcross.org/donate or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to our Disaster Relief Fund.
American Legion allocates $1 million for Oklahoma tornado victims | Reuters
American Legion allocates $1 million for Oklahoma tornado victims | Reuters: WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Legion announced that it is allocating $1 million to veterans affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to cover relocation expenses for veterans and their families whose homes were devastated by the disaster.
The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans organization, has previously assisted emergency efforts following Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters.
The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans organization, has previously assisted emergency efforts following Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters.
Social media in the wake of the Oklahoma tragedy
Social media in the wake of the Oklahoma tragedy: Social media in the wake of the Oklahoma tragedy
How to help Oklahoma tornado victims - U.S. News
How to help Oklahoma tornado victims - U.S. News: The loss of life and stunning devastation in Oklahoma City suburbs after a monster tornado ripped through the area are heart-wrenching. But within hours, relief organizations were getting out the message on how to help.
Emerson students' 'Boston Strong' t-shirt fundraiser breaks the $800,000 mark - Emerson - Your Campus - Boston.com
Emerson students' 'Boston Strong' t-shirt fundraiser breaks the $800,000 mark - Emerson - Your Campus - Boston.com: The two Emerson students who launched a massive fundraising initiative for the marathon bombing victims by selling "Boston Strong" t-shirts have raised more than $800,000 to date, according to Emerson College officials.
URI Students Create Disaster Aid Calculator | WPRI.com
URI Students Create Disaster Aid Calculator | WPRI.com: SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) – University of Rhode Island students created a unique online calculator that can help disaster relief agencies around the world.
The Greatest Good Donation Calculator shows that cash donations after natural or other disasters are far better than donated goods.
The Greatest Good Donation Calculator shows that cash donations after natural or other disasters are far better than donated goods.
Disaster Relief Groups Say Donations Aren't Coming In Like Befor - Central Coast News KION/KCBA
Disaster Relief Groups Say Donations Aren't Coming In Like Befor - Central Coast News KION/KCBA: ord said while local disasters are up about 30 percent over the past year, local donations have been about the same. But she said donations for national disasters were up.
"When the big event occurs, of course people want to donate to that, and I wouldn't discourage that by any means, but at the same time we have our own neighbors and family to take care of here," she said.
"When the big event occurs, of course people want to donate to that, and I wouldn't discourage that by any means, but at the same time we have our own neighbors and family to take care of here," she said.
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