Sandy Task Force Issues Recommendations for Long-Term Recovery

Sandy Task Force Issues Recommendations for Long-Term Recovery: In October 2012, shortly after Hurricane Sandy caused devastation to several states along the Eastern Seaboard, President Barack Obama created a high-level federal team representing 24 agencies to consider a long-term recovery strategy for the states most affected.

The Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force was charged with preparing a report with recommendations on its findings with specific instructions to think ahead and consider long-term needs for the vulnerable Atlantic Coast states.

Philippines disaster diary: Desolation and bleakness has engulfed Tacloban | Cecil Laguardia | Global development | theguardian.com

Philippines disaster diary: Desolation and bleakness has engulfed Tacloban | Cecil Laguardia | Global development | theguardian.com: Philippines disaster diary: Desolation and bleakness has engulfed Tacloban
In her second instalment, aid worker Cecil Laguardia describes the impact of typhoon Haiyan and the subsequent relief effort

Typhoon Haiyan: an account of post-disaster relief | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional

Typhoon Haiyan: an account of post-disaster relief | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional: Typhoon Haiyan: an account of post-disaster relief
From overcoming transport issues to mental health support, we hear from an emergency coordinator about the challenges of delivering humanitarian assistance

Stars donate songs for Philippines relief album - The Washington Post

Stars donate songs for Philippines relief album - The Washington Post: NEW YORK — Dozens of top stars have donated songs to an album aimed at raising funds for disaster relief in the Philippines.

Songs by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beyonce, U2 and Bruno Mars are among the 39 donated to “Songs for the Philippines,” available for purchase Monday at iTunes and for streaming on iTunes Radio.

Polaris Donating Off-Road Vehicles for the Tornado Disaster Relief Effort | Off-Road.com Blog

Polaris Donating Off-Road Vehicles for the Tornado Disaster Relief Effort | Off-Road.com Blog: Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the company is donating two RANGER 800 full-size, side-by-side vehicles, equipped with TerrainArmor™ Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT), to help with the tornado disaster relief effort in Washington, Illinois. The units will be donated to Team Rubicon, a non-profit disaster relief organization that unites the skills of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams worldwide.

Typhoon Haiyan death toll jumps to 5,235 in Philippines | KTSM News Channel 9 | News, Weather and Sports | El Paso, Las Cruces, Juarez

Typhoon Haiyan death toll jumps to 5,235 in Philippines | KTSM News Channel 9 | News, Weather and Sports | El Paso, Las Cruces, Juarez: The death toll from this month's Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines has spiked to 5,235, a national agency reported early Saturday.

That figure -- posted at 6 a.m. (5 p.m. ET Friday) on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council's website

Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Fact Sheet #11 | U.S. Agency for International Development

Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Fact Sheet #11 | U.S. Agency for International Development: To date, the U.S. Government (USG) has provided nearly $52 million to support the needs of typhoon-affected populations

Response activities shift to early recovery in some less-affected areas

Relief commodities, including shelter materials, continue to arrive in Tacloban

Typhoon Haiyan affected 4.6m children, says Save the Children | GulfNews.com

Typhoon Haiyan affected 4.6m children, says Save the Children | GulfNews.com: Manila: The US-based Save the Children estimated 4.6 million children have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan, with many witnessing the devastation first hand as their homes were swept away by the typhoon.

“Many children remain out of school, unattended and potentially vulnerable to abuse and exploitation,” the NGO said.

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Penn organizations send relief to typhoon victims

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Penn organizations send relief to typhoon victims: One major agency working toward this goal is the Center for High Impact Philanthropy, a part of the School of Social Policy & Practice. The center, with the help of Penn students throughout the University, was able to start tracking the recovery efforts of on-the-ground organizations the day after the storm hit.

3 Ways to Make Your Disaster Giving Better Beyond Typhoon Haiyan

3 Ways to Make Your Disaster Giving Better Beyond Typhoon Haiyan: his is a good time to think about the way we respond to disasters. Natural disasters seem to be occurring more often all around the world, and they may be growing worse. Typhoon Haiyan could be the largest typhoon in history.

Americans’ Interest in Philippine Crisis Less Than in Other Disasters, Poll Finds – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Americans’ Interest in Philippine Crisis Less Than in Other Disasters, Poll Finds – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Typhoon Haiyan is commanding less attention among American than previous high-profile natural disasters, a trend likely to be mirrored in giving, The Christian Science Monitor writes, citing a new Pew Research Center study.

IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Relief of Typhoon Victims

IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Relief of Typhoon Victims: RS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Relief of Typhoon Victims

IR-2013-90, Nov. 15, 2013

WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. On Nov. 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan — known as Yolanda in the Philippines — made landfall in the central Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that have resulted in flooding, landslides, and widespread damage.

Following major disasters, it is common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social media, email or in-person solicitations.

NewsRoomAmerica.com - FACT SHEET: U.S. Response to Typhoon Haiyan

NewsRoomAmerica.com - FACT SHEET: U.S. Response to Typhoon Haiyan: Since Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines on November 8, U.S. disaster relief experts and military personnel have worked around the clock to deliver food, water, medicine, and shelter to help those hit hardest by the storm. In support of the Philippines’ relief effort, the United States is providing more than $37 million in humanitarian aid to those in need.

Philippines Relief Hits $78.2 Million; Supplies Getting Through | The NonProfit Times

Philippines Relief Hits $78.2 Million; Supplies Getting Through | The NonProfit Times: A week after Typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines, charities have raised more than $78.2 million in pledges and charitable contributions as they continue to send aid amid the devastation. And reports from various news agencies this morning showed aid finally making it to so of the more isolated areas.

The American Red Cross on Saturday increased its commitment by $5 million, to $11 million, for the typhoon response. The Washington, D.C.-based relief agency had raised nearly $27 million in donations and pledges but that figure has not been updated since Friday.

Among the largest totals reported by nonprofits in the first week were:

Big Lottery Fund pledges �5m in Philippines typhoon aid | Third Sector

Big Lottery Fund pledges �5m in Philippines typhoon aid | Third Sector: The BLF will donate the money to UK charities that are helping to rebuild communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan

The Big Lottery Fund has pledged to give up to �5m to UK charities that are helping to rebuild communities in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

The BLF said it would start an urgent consultation with UK non-governmental organisations working in the disaster area, the Disasters Emergency Committee and Bond, the membership body for UK organisations working in international development, to see how the money could be spent.

Canada is on the right track with typhoon Haiyan disaster relief efforts

Canada is on the right track with typhoon Haiyan disaster relief efforts: ROXAS, Philippines – Canada’s quick dispatch of the Disaster Assistance Response Team, otherwise known as the DART, to the severely battered north end of Panay Island was the right call.

So was how transport aircraft with troops and kit were sent forward to Hawaii and Guam before the location of the Canadian mission was even decided upon.

Typhoon Haiyan: Emergency food supplies yet to reach 600,000 survivors

Typhoon Haiyan: Emergency food supplies yet to reach 600,000 survivors: MANILA (AFP) - Some 600,000 survivors of a deadly typhoon that tore through the Philippines are yet to receive World Food Programme assistance, the body said Tuesday, 11 days after the disaster struck.

Chinese Military Mimics U.S., Looks to Disaster Relief to Change Perceptions - Defense One

Chinese Military Mimics U.S., Looks to Disaster Relief to Change Perceptions - Defense One: As Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines on Nov. 2, about 60 soldiers from the Chinese military were in Hawaii taking part in a joint military exercise with the United States and several other nations to better coordinate relief efforts in the event of a typhoon in the region.

The military exercise was timely, if not ironic, but it also underscores China’s growing willingness to work with its neighbors, even if they’re not allies.

Midwest Tornadoes: Agencies Provide Disaster Relief - News and Weather For The Quad Cities -

Midwest Tornadoes: Agencies Provide Disaster Relief - News and Weather For The Quad Cities -: With homes and lives torn apart by tornadoes that struck the Midwest, including Illinois, people are wondering how they can help? Two agencies are already on the ground assisting victims.

The American Red Cross of the Quad Cities has sent a half dozen people to assist with providing food, shelter and supplies to those affected by the storms. The Red Cross says it opened a total 12 shelters in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan.

Britons donate almost �40m to help victims of typhoon Haiyan | World news | The Guardian

Britons donate almost �40m to help victims of typhoon Haiyan | World news | The Guardian: The joint charity appeal for victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines has raised almost �40m since its launch, the organisers said on Monday.

The �39m given to the Disasters Emergency Committee since the start of the appeal on 12 November is likely to be an underestimate because some cash given directly to the 14 leading charities which make up the DEC remains to be added to the total.