Fort McMurray donations hit record thanks to insurers, businesses

Fort McMurray donations hit record thanks to insurers, businesses: "Fort McMurray donations hit record thanks to insurers, businesses"



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P.E.I. musicians hold concerts for Fort McMurray relief effort - Local - The Guardian

P.E.I. musicians hold concerts for Fort McMurray relief effort - Local - The Guardian: "So when a fellow musician, Ritchie Bulger, asked him to take part in Fortnight: A Fundraiser for Fort McMurray Brewing Company on Friday, May 13, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., he was eager to help.

“It’s going to be very expensive. So if we can lend our talents, in any way, whatever needs to be done, we’re there,” says Kitson, who will be sharing the stage that night with Paper Lions, the Eastern Belles, the Wannabeez, Muddy Buddy and Vintage."



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The Good, and the bad, of disaster relief

The Good, and the bad, of disaster relief: "A multitude of agencies are helping, along with the federal government which will match donations to the Red Cross dollar for dollar.

Indeed many agencies suggest it is better to donate cash than items and that’s the concern.

Where there is good, there is unfortunately also bad.

The Competition Bureau recently warned Canadians to beware of scam artists claiming to be charities collecting for fire victims relief."



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Calgary firefighters describe desperate battle to save vital Fort McMurray assets | Calgary Herald

Calgary firefighters describe desperate battle to save vital Fort McMurray assets | Calgary Herald: "When Calgary firefighter Capt. Danny Freeman’s pumper truck got stuck while defending Fort McMurray’s airport, he feared they would be blown up.

Amid a gruelling 20-hour shift, Freeman and his colleagues were fending off flames from fuel tanks at the city’s airport, while also rescuing some stranded residents when their vehicle sank into muskeg."



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Fundraising for Fort McMurray: Calgary events | Globalnews.ca

Fundraising for Fort McMurray: Calgary events | Globalnews.ca: "Canadians have already raised millions of dollars in donations and Calgarians can continue to show their support while enjoying a day (or night) on the town. Here’s a look at just a few of the many fundraising events taking place over the coming days and weeks."



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Fort McMurray fire: What’s happening now, and what you’ve missed - The Globe and Mail

Fort McMurray fire: What’s happening now, and what you’ve missed - The Globe and Mail: "Read the latest on the size of fire, the progress firefighters are making, the response by government and Canadians, and how the evacuees are coping. Also, the latest photos and videos of the fire’s devastating impact"



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Marysville firefighters donate to Fort McMurray relief fund

Marysville firefighters donate to Fort McMurray relief fund: "Marysville firefighters have donated $1,000 to a fund for firefighters affected by the Fort McMurray fires.

A massive fire in the Alberta, Canada city last week prompted the evacuation of about 88,000 residents and destroyed about 2,400 homes and buildings."



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The AFP Blog: Coming Together for the Profession, the Community

The AFP Blog: Coming Together for the Profession, the Community: "The AFP Edmonton &;Area Chapter, along with AFP Canada leaders, have provided a list of services of services and resources for AFP members and others affected by the fires. I’m pleased to pass the information they collected along—you can find the list here."



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Red Cross says lion's share of donations to Fort McMurray wildfires will go directly to evacuees - Calgary - CBC News

Red Cross says lion's share of donations to Fort McMurray wildfires will go directly to evacuees - Calgary - CBC News: "The Red Cross is defending the way it allocates donations to disasters and promises that those directly affected by the Fort McMurray wildfires will get the lion's share.

"The money will be applied to the event itself, the fires and the impact, and will stay in Alberta and will go to assisting residents of the Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo area and the community to transition into recovery and then longer-term recovery," said Jenn McManus, vice-president for the Red Cross in Alberta."



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Social Impact Newsletter(Formerly the Charities and Not-for-Profit Newsletter) | May 6, 2016 | Miller Thomson

Social Impact Newsletter(Formerly the Charities and Not-for-Profit Newsletter) | May 6, 2016 | Miller Thomson: "The Alberta Provincial Government announced on May 4th that it will match donations made to The Canadian Red Cross Society (the "Red Cross") that are designated to support the residents affected by the wildfires currently blazing in the Fort McMurray, Alberta area.  Following suit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that the Federal Government will engage in a similar matching program with respect to individual donations made to the same organization."



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Ecuador earthquake leaves 120,000 children temporarily out of school - UNICEF | Press centre | UNICEF

Ecuador earthquake leaves 120,000 children temporarily out of school - UNICEF | Press centre | UNICEF: "EW YORK/PANAMA CITY/QUITO, Ecuador, 26 April 2016 – More than 280 schools have been damaged by the earthquake that hit Ecuador on April 16, leaving up to 120,000 children temporarily without education, UNICEF said today.  
 
“Education is a lifeline for children going through the trauma of chaos and destruction,” said Grant Leaity, UNICEF Representative in Ecuador. “It helps give them a daily routine and a sense of purpose and puts them on track for psychological recovery.” "



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Japan's Abe orders extra budget for earthquake reconstruction | Reuters

Japan's Abe orders extra budget for earthquake reconstruction | Reuters: "Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered his government on Sunday to compile an extra budget package to fund reconstruction from recent earthquakes that hit the south of the country, with an aim to put it into effect by June 1."



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More than 4,000 houses judged in ‘unsafe’ state in Kumamoto：The Asahi Shimbun

More than 4,000 houses judged in ‘unsafe’ state in Kumamoto：The Asahi Shimbun: "KUMAMOTO--More than 4,000 of the houses damaged in the series of earthquakes were assessed as "unsafe" in seven hard-hit municipalities in Kumamoto Prefecture as of April 23, the Kumamoto prefectural government announced on April 24.

The preliminary figure of 4,062 is the fourth largest in recent decades following an estimated 12,000 in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, 6,476 in the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake and 5,243 in the 2004 Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake."



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​When disaster relief brings anything but relief - CBS News

​When disaster relief brings anything but relief - CBS News: "Many of the well-meaning articles we Americans donate in times of disaster turn out to be of no use to those in need. Sometimes, they even get in the way. That's a message relief organizations very much want us to heed. Our Cover Story is reported now by Scott Simon of NPR:

When Nature grows savage and angry, Americans get generous and kind. That's admirable. It might also be a problem.

"Generally after a disaster, people with loving intentions donate things that cannot be used in a disaster response, and in fact may actually be harmful," said Juanita Rilling, director of the Center for International Disaster Information in Washington, D.C. "And they have no idea that they're doing it.""



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Nepal remembers quake victims - The Japan News

Nepal remembers quake victims - The Japan News: "KATMANDU (AFP-Jiji) — Nepal held memorial services on Sunday for the thousands killed in a massive earthquake one year ago, as victims still living in tents accused the government of failing them.

The 7.8-magnitude quake killed nearly 9,000 people and about four million survivors are still living in temporary shelters, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

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Neighboring prefectures send disaster specialists to quake-hit Kumamoto | The Japan Times

Neighboring prefectures send disaster specialists to quake-hit Kumamoto | The Japan Times: "Other areas in Japan with extensive experience in dealing with natural disasters have dispatched personnel to Kumamoto to help the prefecture cope with the deadly earthquakes that struck Kyushu.

Officials with expertise are helping to manage shelters for displaced residents and to dispose of the extensive rubble, among other work, in the disaster-hit areas.

The experts are from governments including Fukushima, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures, which were hit hardest by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami."



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Thai artists hold charity concert for quake victims in Japan, Ecuador | The Japan Times

Thai artists hold charity concert for quake victims in Japan, Ecuador | The Japan Times: "BANGKOK – More than 50 Thai artists performed at a charity concert in Bangkok on Saturday to raise funds for earthquake victims in Japan and Ecuador.

The Sing for Friends event was organized by actor Chanon Rikulsurakan, who recently spent about a month filming a movie in quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture."



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Theirworld charity launches virtual reality appeal on Nepal earthquake anniversary to get kids back in school - CBS News

Theirworld charity launches virtual reality appeal on Nepal earthquake anniversary to get kids back in school - CBS News: "LONDON-- To appreciate the scale of the emergency still facing Nepal's children a year after an earthquake shook the country to its core, you have to see it and hear it -- you have to feel it.

So a children's charity is bringing you right into the heart of the disaster, from the comfort of your own home."



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After the Earthquake: One Year Later — Medium

After the Earthquake: One Year Later — Medium: "After the Earthquake: One Year Later
April 25, 2016 marks the 1-year anniversary of the 7.8 magnitude Nepal earthquake — the first in a series of tremors — that devastated the Kathmandu Valley.
The day after the first earthquake, Splash staff in Nepal began surveying the damage at their partner schools, realizing they were the first relief aid to arrive. “The schools were very amazed,” said Kriti Baidya, a Partner Support Coordinator at Splash Nepal. Not one of Splash’s hard-wired water filtration systems had been permanently damaged. "



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Ecuadoreans in earthquake zone jostle for food, water | Reuters

Ecuadoreans in earthquake zone jostle for food, water | Reuters: "Survivors of an earthquake that killed 570 people and shattered Ecuador's coast clamored for food, water and medicine on Thursday as aid eluded more remote parts of the disaster zone.

President Rafael Correa's socialist government, facing a mammoth rebuilding task at a time of slashed oil revenues in the OPEC nation, said there was no lack of supplies - just problems with distribution that should be quickly resolved."



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Ecuador’s Millionaires to Help Fund Earthquake Disaster Relief

Ecuador’s Millionaires to Help Fund Earthquake Disaster Relief: "Correa laid out his funding plans late Wednesday, the BBC reports. For one year, Ecuador’s sales tax will rise from 12 percent to 14 percent; people with assets worth $1 million or higher will have to pay a one off sum to the value of 0.9 percent of their wealth; citizens earning more than $1,000 a month will give back one day’s salary, up to five days salary for those people earning $5,000 a month; and the state will sell off some of its holdings."



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BY THE NUMBERS: The toll from Japan’s twin earthquakes - The Washington Post

BY THE NUMBERS: The toll from Japan’s twin earthquakes - The Washington Post: "The first of two back-to-back earthquakes struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu one week ago Thursday night. Here is a look, by the numbers, at the quakes and their aftermath."



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Japan earthquake: Death toll reaches 48, over 100,000 people homeless - Firstpost

Japan earthquake: Death toll reaches 48, over 100,000 people homeless - Firstpost: "More than 100,000 people are homeless or have fled their homes as aftershocks continue to shake the area. Many are living in cramped conditions in shelters or even their cars, with limited food and water."



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Poor planning hinders relief efforts - The Japan News

Poor planning hinders relief efforts - The Japan News: " Evacuation shelters in Kumamoto Prefecture, established after the first in a series of earthquakes struck on Thursday night, are facing an increasingly serious shortage of commodities. Though relief goods are being distributed to the prefecture from across the country, disrupted traffic networks, confusion and shortages of manpower in local governments have prevented them from being adequately distributed to people affected by the earthquakes. The situation has shed light on what were overly optimistic assumptions about disaster preparedness."



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Are major Japan and Ecuador earthquakes related? | KIRO-TV

Are major Japan and Ecuador earthquakes related? | KIRO-TV: "The devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake in Ecuador came nearly a day after Japan’s twin earthquakes last week, both measuring over 6.5 magnitudes.
 
A magnitude-6.9 quake hit Myanmar on Wednesday.
 
Hundreds of lives were lost in the disasters.
 
What feels like an ongoing series of quakes might make you ask why so many big quakes have been reported recently.
 
Generally, seismic experts said you should not be alarmed by the number of destructive quakes in the last few days."



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Japan quake relief work continues amid aftershocks - BBC News

Japan quake relief work continues amid aftershocks - BBC News: "Relief efforts are continuing in southern Japan amid hundreds of aftershocks after two deadly quakes.
At least 100,000 people are still thought to be living in emergency accommodation, some living in their cars enduring cold temperatures.
The US military has joined tens of thousands of Japanese troops and emergency services personnel in the relief effort."



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Japan Earthquake Update: 250,000 People To Leave Homes Amid Further Quake Fears While Economic Impact Spreads

Japan Earthquake Update: 250,000 People To Leave Homes Amid Further Quake Fears While Economic Impact Spreads: "Nearly 25,000 people have been urged to leave their homes amid fears of more earthquakes in Japan after two quakes struck on Thursday and Friday, leaving 42 people dead, an aid agency told BBC. A series of earthquakes measuring up to magnitude 7.3 struck southwestern manufacturing hub of Kumamoto, leading several firms to suspend operations fearing damages. 

Japanese Red Cross Society's advisor Naoki Kokawa told BBC Monday that more medical teams were being dispatched to evacuation centers while rescuers continue to search the rubble for survivors. Police told local media that 11 people were reported missing while more than 1,000 people were injured."



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Ecuador earthquake: how you can help | SBS News

Ecuador earthquake: how you can help | SBS News: "More than 240 people have been killed in a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the coast of Ecuador on Sunday and many people are still trapped.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have already deployed more than 800 volunteers and staff members to the affected areas to help in the rescue and search operations.

They are also working to provide psychosocial support and first aid, while the Ecuador Red Cross has mobilised hospital units and health teams."



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Did This New Nonprofit Crack The Code For Building Developing World Housing? | Co.Exist | ideas + impact

Did This New Nonprofit Crack The Code For Building Developing World Housing? | Co.Exist | ideas + impact: "Last June, a brand-new nonprofit set a giant goal: Over the summer, they would crowdfund enough money to build an entire neighborhood—100 homes—for earthquake victims in Haiti. They raised the money in 90 days, and by this March ended up building 151 homes, where more than 1,200 people now live."



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Ecuador earthquake: Death toll jumps as search continues - BBC News

Ecuador earthquake: Death toll jumps as search continues - BBC News:



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Ecuador earthquake: Rush to find more victims - CNN.com

Ecuador earthquake: Rush to find more victims - CNN.com:



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UK Community Foundations raise £14.6m for flood recovery appeal

UK Community Foundations raise £14.6m for flood recovery appeal: "The UK Community Foundations Winter Flood Recovery Appeal has raised over £14.6m for areas of Northern England and Scotland affected by the winter floods in 2015/16.
In a statement released today, UKCF confirmed that it had reached the £14.6m milestone following confirmation from the government that it would match the funding pound for pound."



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How Philanthropists And Nonprofits Are Working On The Refugee Crisis - Forbes

How Philanthropists And Nonprofits Are Working On The Refugee Crisis - Forbes: "How Philanthropists And Nonprofits Are Working On The Refugee Crisis"



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Cyclone Winston Leaves Tens Of Thousands Homeless In Fiji

Cyclone Winston Leaves Tens Of Thousands Homeless In Fiji: "Tens of thousands of Fijians remain homeless and living in evacuation shelters in the aftermath of a devastating cyclone at the weekend, officials said on Thursday, as aid began trickling in to the outer reaches of the South Pacific archipelago."



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Australia, New Zealand deploy amphibious ships on relief mission to Fiji | IHS Jane's 360

Australia, New Zealand deploy amphibious ships on relief mission to Fiji | IHS Jane's 360: "Australia has deployed its Canberra-class amphibious ship on a HADR mission for the first time
Mission will prove out the Canberra class' humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has deployed the first-of-class amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra (L 02) to support relief efforts in Fiji after the country was struck by a tropical cyclone on 20 February."



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Singapore Red Cross commits S$70,000 worth in aid to Fiji cyclone victims - Channel NewsAsia

Singapore Red Cross commits S$70,000 worth in aid to Fiji cyclone victims - Channel NewsAsia: "SINGAPORE: The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) announced on Friday (Feb 26) that it will distribute US$50,000 (S$70,000) in relief items such as tarpaulin sheets, shelters and hygiene kits to Fiji communities affected by Cyclone Winston. 

The category-five super storm last weekend left tens of thousands of Fijians homeless, and killed at least 44. 

“We are working closely with the international Red Cross Movement and our partners on-ground to ascertain the immediate to mid-term needs," said SRC Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin William."



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New Zealand city marks 5 years since quake that killed 185 - Houston Chronicle

New Zealand city marks 5 years since quake that killed 185 - Houston Chronicle: " A service to commemorate the fifth anniversary of a deadly earthquake in the New Zealand city of Christchurch turned ugly Monday when someone threw goop over the government minister responsible for quake recovery efforts.


Hundreds of people attended the botanical gardens service in New Zealand's second-largest city to memorialize the magnitude-6.1 quake that killed 185 people on Feb 22, 2011."



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Search for life continues at Taiwan complex toppled by quake | The Japan Times

Search for life continues at Taiwan complex toppled by quake | The Japan Times: "TAINAN, TAIWAN – Rescuers using cranes, dogs and electronic devices searched for survivors Tuesday in a high-rise apartment complex in southern Taiwan that was toppled by a powerful earthquake.

The death toll in Saturday’s disaster stood at 40, while 320 people had been rescued, the Tainan city government said on its official website.

More than 100 people are missing and likely buried in debris. The tragedy struck as families gathered to mark the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar — the Lunar New Year."



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Yulon & Acer Donate US$330,000 toward Taiwan Earthquake Recovery Efforts | Nonprofit Quarterly

Yulon & Acer Donate US$330,000 toward Taiwan Earthquake Recovery Efforts | Nonprofit Quarterly: "The Yulon Group, Taiwan’s largest automaker, pledged on Saturday to donate NT$10 million (US$300,000) toward recovery and rescue efforts following a major earthquake which hit the island earlier in the morning.

The 6.4 magnitude quake occurred at 03:57am local time, with its epicenter 43 km southeast of Tainan and 23 km below the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). "



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Can bicyclists provide better disaster relief? - StarTribune.com

Can bicyclists provide better disaster relief? - StarTribune.com: "TEXT SIZE
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Tuesday’s big snowfall in the Twin Cities has left local streets less passable, and that will add an extra challenge for bicyclists participating in a disaster relief trial designed to show how bicycles can be used to reach victims when traditional response vehicles can’t get through."



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New ‘Playbook’ Helps Foundations and Nonprofits Respond to Disasters - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

New ‘Playbook’ Helps Foundations and Nonprofits Respond to Disasters - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "he Washington-based Center for Disaster Philanthropy, in conjunction with the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, released on Thursday the Disaster Philanthropy Playbook, a resource of best practices and approaches for charities faced with responding to catastrophes.

It includes information on community planning, rebuilding, legal services, housing, aiding vulnerable populations, and coordinating across local, state, and federal agencies."



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Swedish solutions within disaster relief in Thailand – Scandasia

Swedish solutions within disaster relief in Thailand – Scandasia: "‘Disaster relief solutions in Asia’ was in focus as Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok, arranged a private sector partnership workshop and matchmaking event on 1 December 2015.

Supported by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) ’Working with business to strengthen disaster preparedness and response in Thailand and Asia-Pacific’ was in focus as a delegation of Swedish SMEs offering a wide range of niche products  attended."



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Land Rover raise £400,000 for charities with special edition auction | Cars | Life & Style | Daily Express

Land Rover raise £400,000 for charities with special edition auction | Cars | Life & Style | Daily Express: "The proceeds from the car’s sale will be donated to Land Rover’s humanitarian and conservation partners: the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), who will use the money to help communities in South-East Nepal to improve how they tackle natural disasters."



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Key Findings | Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Key Findings | Center for Disaster Philanthropy: "Jointly produced by Foundation Center and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2015: Data to Drive Decisions analyzes funding trends for disasters and humanitarian crises in 2013. In addition to examining U.S. foundation funding, this second annual report integrates other disaster-related funding data, including bilateral and multilateral aid, corporate giving, and online giving, to paint a more detailed picture of how institutional philanthropy is situated within the broader disaster funding landscape."



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Private sector alliance signs partnership agreement with Asean disaster relief body, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Private sector alliance signs partnership agreement with Asean disaster relief body, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: "INGAPORE - In its first official partnership with the private sector, the Asean Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) signed a Memorandum of Intent with the Singapore-based Corporate Citizen Foundation (CCF) on Sunday evening."



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The Future of Disaster Response In the Mountains of Nepal | SAS

The Future of Disaster Response In the Mountains of Nepal | SAS: "It's been six months since the second of two earthquakes shattered Nepal. Brian Kelly, Regional Emergency and Post-Crisis Advisor at IOM, and his team have been onsite since the first quake. As first responders to natural disasters, death, destruction and despair are fresh when they arrive. No shelters, save scraps from demolished homes. No medical tents, fresh water or food. Just the dusty, hollow-eyed stares of people still awakening to the loss."



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Donating With Impact | Rene Paulson

Donating With Impact | Rene Paulson: "For many of us, empathy and compassion move our hand to our wallet (or rather, to the click of our smartphone) and we give. We give to help. We give to the cause. And almost blindly, we give to the charity, trusting that it will be stewarded appropriately and believing that our contribution will help make an impact.

Some people contribute on an enormous scale. Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO of Chobani, pledged a staggering $750 million, more than half of his wealth, to support refugees around the globe by creating a nonprofit organization, Tent. He stated that his lack of faith in government agencies to adequately support the refugees moved him to action."



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MoveOn Takes the Lead in Nonprofits Advocacy for Refugee Crisis Funding | Nonprofit Quarterly

MoveOn Takes the Lead in Nonprofits Advocacy for Refugee Crisis Funding | Nonprofit Quarterly:



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Major Earthquake in South Asia Leaves At Least 260 Dead

Major Earthquake in South Asia Leaves At Least 260 Dead: "A major earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan has killed at least 260 people in the country and in neighboring Pakistan.

More than 228 people so far have been reported killed, and at least 1,000 injured in Pakistan, and at least 33 deaths and more than 200 injured have been reported in Afghanistan. Officials expect the death toll to increase in the coming hours and days as remote areas in both countries are accessed. In one incident, at least 12 school girls died in a stampede as they fled shaking buildings in Takhar province, northeastern Afghanistan."



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Desperate Afghan-Pakistan quake victims appeal for aid - Yahoo News

Desperate Afghan-Pakistan quake victims appeal for aid - Yahoo News: "Desperate survivors appealed for food and blankets Tuesday after a devastating earthquake killed more than 360 people in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as harsh weather, rugged terrain and pockets of militancy hampered rescue efforts."



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Hurricane Patricia spares Mexican cities, roars through remote villages | Reuters

Hurricane Patricia spares Mexican cities, roars through remote villages | Reuters: "Hurricane Patricia caused less damage than feared on Mexico's Pacific coast on Saturday, but hammered an isolated part of the shoreline dotted with luxury villas and fishing villages, where the storm and its 165 mph (266 kph) winds landed.

Thousands of residents and tourists fled the advance of the storm, one of the strongest in recorded history, seeking refuge in hastily arranged shelters."



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Why Hurricane Patricia Didn’t Cause Epic Damage | TIME

Why Hurricane Patricia Didn’t Cause Epic Damage | TIME: "Hurricane Patricia—the strongest hurricane ever recorded—made landfall on Friday without causing the catastrophic damage that many had anticipated. That lack of destruction is in large part due to the storm’s record winds staying confined to a small area and hitting a relatively unpopulated region."



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Mexico Braces for Hurricane Patricia as Tourists Evacuate - WSJ

Mexico Braces for Hurricane Patricia as Tourists Evacuate - WSJ: "MEXICO CITY—Mexico began to evacuate tourists from their hotels in the luxury resort of Puerto Vallarta, while residents scrambled to board up their homes ahead of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Patricia, the strongest storm ever recorded in the Western hemisphere with top winds near 200 mph."



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Hurricane Patricia bears down on Mexico - CNN.com

Hurricane Patricia bears down on Mexico - CNN.com: " the strongest hurricane ever recorded -- barreled closer and closer Friday to Mexico's Pacific coast, where residents have been told to brace for its 200-mph sustained winds and torrential rains.

The excessive wind speeds, according to the head of the Mexican agency that includes its national weather service, "makes Patricia the most dangerous storm in history.""



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What You Need To Know About 'Catastrophic' Hurricane Patricia : The Two-Way : NPR

What You Need To Know About 'Catastrophic' Hurricane Patricia : The Two-Way : NPR: "ome have compared this to Super Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines in 2013. There are some important distinctions between those two storms. Haiyan's winds (either 174 mph or 196 mph, depending on which estimate is used) were estimated using satellite observations. Patricia's winds are confirmed by U.S. Hurricane Hunter aircraft that flew into the storm and measured the actual winds and atmospheric pressure.

Patricia is a "small" storm — the most powerful winds don't extend very far beyond its eye, perhaps only about 30 or 40 miles"



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Philippines Still Reeling from Typhoon Koppu - World - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Philippines Still Reeling from Typhoon Koppu - World - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: "One of the most devastated communities is the Aurora province. CBN Disaster Relief is providing for the immediate needs of families there.

They responded by distributing six kilos of rice along with canned goods, noodles, and milk, as well as urgently needed medical care.

CBN is not only bringing relief but teaching residents how to prepare for the next storm. The Guardian reports that on average 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year."



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Typhoon Koppu death toll reaches 54 as Philippines battles devastating floods | World news | The Guardian

Typhoon Koppu death toll reaches 54 as Philippines battles devastating floods | World news | The Guardian: "Typhoon Koppu death toll reaches 54 as Philippines battles devastating floods
Half a million people have been forced from their homes as torrential rains submerge villages along the coast"



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Hurricane Patricia: Powerful storm menaces Mexico - CNN.com

Hurricane Patricia: Powerful storm menaces Mexico - CNN.com: "(CNN)Patricia -- the strongest hurricane ever recorded -- barreled closer and closer Friday morning to Mexico's Pacific coast, where residents have been told to brace for its 200-mph sustained winds and torrential rains.

The Miami-based meteorological center, in its 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET) advisory, warned of a "potentially catastrophic landfall ... in southwestern Mexico"



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Philippines death toll rises in Koppu trail of destruction - BBC News

Philippines death toll rises in Koppu trail of destruction - BBC News: "At least 39 people were killed as heavy rains triggered flooding and landslips, and toppled walls and trees.
More than 100,000 villagers remain in evacuation centres.
The government is holding an emergency meeting to decide whether additional rice imports will be needed."



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Stamford-Based AmeriCares Sending Aid To Philippines After Typhoon Strikes | Stamford Daily Voice

Stamford-Based AmeriCares Sending Aid To Philippines After Typhoon Strikes | Stamford Daily Voice: "Typhoon Koppu, known locally as Typhoon Lando, made landfall early Sunday in Aurora Province with wind gusts up to 120 mph, tearing off roofs, downing trees and drenching the region in several inches of rain. Massive flooding and widespread power outages have displaced thousands of families."



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Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines, killing at least 2 - CNN.com

Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines, killing at least 2 - CNN.com: "Typhoon Koppu began its multiday battering of the region over the weekend, killing at least two people, injuring five others and driving 20,000 residents from their homes."



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Up to 4.5 Million Children Affected by Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines, Warns Save the Children - Save the Children

Up to 4.5 Million Children Affected by Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines, Warns Save the Children - Save the Children: "Fairfield, Conn. (October 18, 2015) — Save the Children is warning that up to 4.5 million children in the Philippines will be impacted by Typhoon Koppu, which has flattened houses, toppled power lines and forced thousands of people from their homes. The aid agency also warns that there may have been extensive damage to plantations of bananas, coconuts, rice and corn in the worst affected areas."



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White House-Backed Kickstarter Campaign Raises Refugee Aid - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

White House-Backed Kickstarter Campaign Raises Refugee Aid - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "At the request of the Obama administration, crowdfunding site Kickstarter is hosting its first humanitarian campaign, aimed at raising money to help Syrian refugees, The New York Times reports. The weeklong fundraising event for the United Nations refugee agency was launched Tuesday, and by Wednesday morning had surpassed its initial $735,000 goal, an amount the agency said would provide immediate assistance to 3,000 people."



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Video: Facebook Says Thank You to Its Users for Donating Millions During Nepal Earthquake - India Real Time - WSJ

Video: Facebook Says Thank You to Its Users for Donating Millions During Nepal Earthquake - India Real Time - WSJ: "Six months on, funds worth more than $15 million have been raised through the feature, according to the social-media company, and on Tuesday, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg posted a video chronicling how the money had been spent, from distribution of medicines to providing reproductive health services and surgical care.

According to the video, the donations allowed International Medical Corps to provide aid to 200,000 people in the aftermath of the two major earthquakes in April and May in the tiny Himalayan nation."



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How NGA Is Turning Disaster-Relief Mapping Into a Game - Defense One

How NGA Is Turning Disaster-Relief Mapping Into a Game - Defense One: "or more than a year, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has been refining its open-source disaster mapping system, GeoQ. The system lets first responders document damage — tornado wreckage, for instance — and upload geo-tagged images to an open, crowdsourced, searchable map, helping to ensure responders aren’t duplicating their clean-up and rescue efforts."



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The Multiple Roots of the Excruciatingly Slow Aid Response in Nepal | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Multiple Roots of the Excruciatingly Slow Aid Response in Nepal | Nonprofit Quarterly:



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How the U.S. Can Welcome Refugees - The New York Times

How the U.S. Can Welcome Refugees - The New York Times: "In the United States, the Obama administration’s response has been cautious. While Turkey is hosting approximately 1.9 million refugees from Syria, Jordan has received more than 600,000, and Lebanon over one million, America has taken only just over 1,500 people during four years of the Syrian civil war.

The president first promised this month to increase the number who will be resettled to 10,000 in the fiscal year beginning in October. This was paltry."



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Big Aid Groups 'Misleading' Donors on Nepal Work, Says Watchdog - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Big Aid Groups 'Misleading' Donors on Nepal Work, Says Watchdog - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Major global aid charities surveyed by the Thomson Reuters Foundation about their Nepal earthquake response have spent up to one-sixth of funds raised in disaster appeals on overhead.

Nonprofit watchdog the Disaster Accountability Project criticized the estimates, noting that many of the agencies are doing little direct work on the ground in hard-hit areas, instead "regranting" money to local groups at the behest of Nepal's government."



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Powerful quake off Chile slams waves into coastal towns; eight killed | Reuters

Powerful quake off Chile slams waves into coastal towns; eight killed | Reuters: "After the powerful quake hit on Wednesday evening, the government ordered evacuations from coastal areas to avoid a repeat of a quake disaster in 2010 when authorities were slow to warn of a tsunami that killed hundreds.

As the risk subsided, the government lifted its tsunami warning on Thursday morning."



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Tsunami warning lifted after Chile earthquake | World news | The Guardian

Tsunami warning lifted after Chile earthquake | World news | The Guardian: "Chile lifted its tsunami warning on Thursday and Pacific islands experienced only minor waves, hours after a 8.3 magnitude earthquake had led to fears of massive swells.

“The tsunami warning is lifted for all national territory,” the Chilean government’s national emergency office said in a tweet."



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Chile quake triggers mass evacuation and tsunami alert - BBC News

Chile quake triggers mass evacuation and tsunami alert - BBC News: "One million people have been evacuated in Chile after a powerful earthquake hit the country's central region.
At least five people died when the 8.3-magnitude quake hit."



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The Syrian refugee crisis, tipping points and fundraising | Reinier Spruit | LinkedIn

The Syrian refugee crisis, tipping points and fundraising | Reinier Spruit | LinkedIn:



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Atlanta organization on the ground to help in Syrian refugee crisis

Atlanta organization on the ground to help in Syrian refugee crisis: "And an Atlanta organization - CARE - is on the ground trying to help.

Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees are searching for a place to call home and European countries disagree on how to deal with the waves of displaced people."



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Egypt billionaire offers to buy island for refugees - Al Arabiya News

Egypt billionaire offers to buy island for refugees - Al Arabiya News: "Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris has offered to buy an island off Greece or Italy and develop it to help hundreds of thousands of people fleeing from Syria and other conflicts.

The telecoms tycoon first announced the initiative on Twitter.
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UN: Myanmar risks food shortage, flood relief funds inadequate | Agweek

UN: Myanmar risks food shortage, flood relief funds inadequate | Agweek: "LONDON - Floods in Myanmar caused by heavy monsoon rains and a cyclone have destroyed crops and killed livestock and will cause food shortages if aid is not provided, though funding so far is inadequate, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said.
Some 1.6 million people have been affected and more than 100 killed since June, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said."



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Campaign Seeks $250,000 From Crowdfunding for Drought Relief - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Campaign Seeks $250,000 From Crowdfunding for Drought Relief - The Chronicle of Philanthropy:



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Campaign Seeks $250,000 From Crowdfunding for Drought Relief - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Campaign Seeks $250,000 From Crowdfunding for Drought Relief - The Chronicle of Philanthropy:



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Mercy Malaysia needs RM1mil for Myanmar operations - Nation | The Star Online

Mercy Malaysia needs RM1mil for Myanmar operations - Nation | The Star Online: "PETALING JAYA: Mercy Malaysia is appealing for funds to help in their work in flood-hit Myanmar that has affected over a million people.

Emergency has been declared in four western regions in the country after heavy flooding this month caused by monsoon rains and Cyclone Komen.

Mercy has conducted mobile clinics at Mrauk U, Rakhine, whilst working closely with the State Health Department and other humanitarian agencies."



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Red Cross sets up emergency fund for Myanmar flood victims - The Nation

Red Cross sets up emergency fund for Myanmar flood victims - The Nation: "YANGON - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is planning to provide aid, including vocational training, in flood-hit regions through an emergency fund.

It is asking for a US$4.1-million emergency fund to provide relief and rehabilitation aid to Magway and Sagaing regions and Chin States. "



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Ten Years After Katrina, A New Startup Sector Takes Hold in New Orleans | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

Ten Years After Katrina, A New Startup Sector Takes Hold in New Orleans | Fast Company | Business + Innovation:



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$120 billion in Katrina federal relief wasn't always assured | NOLA.com

$120 billion in Katrina federal relief wasn't always assured | NOLA.com:



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Katrina 10 vs. Katrina Truth: Sharply Contrasting Visions of the New Orleans Recovery | Nonprofit Quarterly

Katrina 10 vs. Katrina Truth: Sharply Contrasting Visions of the New Orleans Recovery | Nonprofit Quarterly:



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Myanmar braces for more flooding as international aid flows in - Yahoo News

Myanmar braces for more flooding as international aid flows in - Yahoo News: "International aid poured into Myanmar on Friday following weeks of heavy monsoon flooding that aid agencies say is set to extend further across the low-lying southern delta region."



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Has the international community failed Haiti? - BBC News

Has the international community failed Haiti? - BBC News: "The United Nations estimates that since the earthquake international donors have pledged more than $10bn (£6.5bn) of aid to Haiti. Over half of that money has already been spent.
The US Congress has calculated that if one includes commitments running through to 2020, the pledges amount to $13.4bn. That includes a US government allocation of $4bn, of which $3bn has already been spent. The money helps keep thousands of foreign NGOs active in Haiti."



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Hundreds of Thousands Displaced by Myanmar Flood - World - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Hundreds of Thousands Displaced by Myanmar Flood - World - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: "SAGAING, Myanmar -- CBN humanitarian relief teams have responded to the Myanmar government's request to help an estimated 200,000 victims displaced by massive flooding and landslides.

Relief teams are making their way to isolated villagers in desperate need for clean water and food."



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Myanmar Leader Urges Evacuations as Floodwaters Rise

Myanmar Leader Urges Evacuations as Floodwaters Rise: "The Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement said flooding triggered last week by heavy monsoon rains had killed at least 81 people and affected more than 250,000.

Four areas have been declared disaster zones with widespread flooding."



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Where Is All the Aid Money for Nepal Going? Open Data Could Help Lift the Veil | TakePart

Where Is All the Aid Money for Nepal Going? Open Data Could Help Lift the Veil | TakePart: "A social entrepreneur named Bibhusan Bista might have the answer. As the CEO of Young Innovations, a Nepali technology company that develops innovative solutions for social impact, Bista sprang into action within 24 hours of the earthquake to build the OpenNepal Earthquake Portal, a data sharing platform that brings greater transparency to people, organizations, and countries pledging money to Nepal."



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Myanmar Flood Victims Need More Relief Aid and Food

Myanmar Flood Victims Need More Relief Aid and Food: "Residents in some of the areas in Myanmar hit the hardest by floods and mudslides triggered by recent torrential monsoon rains are in dire need of emergency aid and food while they take refuge in Buddhist monasteries and relief camps, a local government official and monks said Tuesday.

Torrential rains, which began in June, have caused severe flooding in 11 of the country’s 14 states and divisions. President Thein Sein declared the four hardest-hit states and divisions — Chin, Rakhine, Sagaing and Magway — natural disaster zones on July 31."



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US Readies Aid for Myanmar Flood Victims

US Readies Aid for Myanmar Flood Victims: "The United States said it will announce an aid package to help flood victims in Myanmar, as international aid efforts have accelerated after the disaster affected tens of thousands across the country."



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Death Toll Rises As Myanmar Faces Flood Emergency - Dispatch Times

Death Toll Rises As Myanmar Faces Flood Emergency - Dispatch Times: "uring the meeting, Thai representatives plan to hand over five million baht to the Myanmar ambassador in aid, he added.

Camps housing 100,000 Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state have also reportedly suffered damage, and at least one report suggests the minority Muslims have been turned away from shelters, including Buddhist monasteries, where thousands of people have flocked."



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China Steps up Aid to Myanmar Flood Victims

China Steps up Aid to Myanmar Flood Victims: "Chinese embassy officials in Myanmar are hitting more flood-stricken areas to deliver relief materials worth some 300,000 US dollars.
Responding to a call from the embassy, around one-hundred Chinese companies operating in Myanmar have also begun organizing flood-relief assistance.

A non-governmental Chinese rescue team has also arrived in Myanmar this week."



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Video: British Red Cross bids farewell to Haiti

Video: British Red Cross bids farewell to Haiti: "More than five years after a massive earthquake struck Haiti, the British Red Cross has left the country.
The final phase of our recovery programme was completed at the end of last month, bringing to an end our work in Port-au-Prince."



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Floods, Landslides in Myanmar, India and Other Asian Countries Leave At Least 435 Dead - weather.com

Floods, Landslides in Myanmar, India and Other Asian Countries Leave At Least 435 Dead - weather.com: "At least 435 people are reported dead in six Asian countries in the wake of heavy monsoon rains and a tropical cyclone, which combined to bring over 1 meter (3 feet) of rain in parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Flooding, landslides, rough seas, and a double train derailment have all contributed to the death toll."



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Glen Ellyn Disaster Volunteer Heads to Saipan to Assist With Relief Efforts | Glen Ellyn, IL Patch

Glen Ellyn Disaster Volunteer Heads to Saipan to Assist With Relief Efforts | Glen Ellyn, IL Patch: "Typhoon Soudelor slammed into the small island of Saipan, located south of Gaum, with winds of 105 mph late Sunday and early Monday. No one was killed but at least 10 have been injured and widespread damage has been reported , according to USA Today."



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Myanmar appeals for international aid for flood relief | World | Saudi Gazette

Myanmar appeals for international aid for flood relief | World | Saudi Gazette: "Myanmar said on Tuesday it had appealed for international assistance to help provide food, temporary shelter and clothing for more than 210,000 people affected by widespread flooding following weeks of heavy monsoon rains.

At least 47 people have died in the floods, according to the government. Myanmar’s call for international aid stands in sharp contrast to stance taken when it was ruled by generals. The junta had refused outside help in the wake of a devastating cyclone in 2008, when 130,000 people perished in the disaster."



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Water rises dangerously in flood-hit Myanmar's delta; US to help - Channel NewsAsia

Water rises dangerously in flood-hit Myanmar's delta; US to help - Channel NewsAsia: "YANGON/KUALA LUMPUR: Residents of Myanmar's low-lying delta region were bracing on Wednesday as flood waters from the north of the country began to flow into the area, pushing river levels dangerously high.

More than 250,000 people have been affected and 69 killed by flooding that was triggered last week by monsoon rains, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement said."



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Aid teams deliver relief supplies in flood-hit Myanmar | Reuters.com

Aid teams deliver relief supplies in flood-hit Myanmar | Reuters.com:



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Singapore Red Cross pledges US$100,000 in relief for flood-hit Myanmar - Channel NewsAsia

Singapore Red Cross pledges US$100,000 in relief for flood-hit Myanmar - Channel NewsAsia

Disaster management: Nepal and Philippines in focus | Security and risk management | Enterprise Innovation

Disaster management: Nepal and Philippines in focus | Security and risk management | Enterprise Innovation: "Disaster Tech Lab (DTL) is an NGO that provides rapid response communication networks for disaster relief and humanitarian aid work. In November 2013, the Philippines was hit by Typhoon Haiyan, the worst on record, killing over 6,300 people and completely destroying buildings and infrastructure."



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Regional disaster experts help after Nepal earthquakes - IFRC

Regional disaster experts help after Nepal earthquakes - IFRC: "A large number of Red Cross and Red Crescent regional disaster response team experts from Asia Pacific responded to the devastating April and May 2015 earthquakes in Nepal."



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