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Drowning most common fatality during Superstorm Sandy
The leading cause of death during Superstorm Sandy last fall was drowning, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, which analyzed 117 storm-related deaths, comes amid a National Oceanic and...
Tags: Disease Prevention, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Natural Disasters, American Red Cross, Hurricanes
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The case for food stamps
To hear Republicans — and some Democrats — in Congress talk, you'd think food-stamp dollars just disappear into a black hole. The prevailing debate in the Senate and House versions of the farm bill, which contains funding for food stamps...
Tags: Paul Ryan, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Health Insurance Cost, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Diabetes
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Community Calendar: May 23, 2013
TODAY — American Red Cross lifeguard training session, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $200. Participants must be 15 or older, complete a 300-yard swim and retrieve a 10-pound brick from deep water without goggles. Pre-registration is required by calling 744-...
Tags: Walmart, Dwayne Johnson, Memorial Day, American Red Cross
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Tornado Relief: How to Help
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsHere are some of the many ways you can help the people of Oklahoma as they deal with massive cleanup and recovery efforts. If you want to help in the relief efforts - the best thing you can do is send money. The Kansas Division of Emergency...Tags: Environmental Issues, Government, Politics, Executive Branch, Human Interest
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The American Red Cross shows WDBJ7 its Emergency Response Vehicles
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe American Red Cross has 400 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV) in the country. During Sandy, the entire fleet deployed. Each ERV can distribute up to 300 meals at a time, so usually it's breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The vehicles are packed with...Tags: Emergency Planning, American Red Cross, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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WSBT Radio and Sunny 101.5 team with community to help Oklahoma
GRANGER – A natural reaction when a disaster like the tornadoes in Oklahoma happens is to ask, “How how can I help?” On Wednesday, many here in Michiana did. The WSBT radio stations, 96.1 FM and Sunny 101.5 teamed up with the...
Tags: Human Interest, Radio, Radio Industry, American Red Cross, Entertainment
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North Korea sanctions threaten humanitarian aid - group
Reuters* Sanctions imposed over nuclear programme * Agencies to seek help from EU By Emma Batha LONDON, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Aid agencies helping millions of people in North Korea could be forced to pull out after a Chinese bank cut ties with...Tags: International Organizations, International Trade, China, UNICEF, Politics
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Community Calendar: May 22, 2013
TODAY — Troy Johnson from the Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency will be at the Generations Center from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to discuss the agency and discuss their friendly visitor program to recruit volunteers to visit local nursing home residents....
Tags: Nursing, Long Term Care, Behavioral Conditions, Walmart, Nursing Homes
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Connecticut Sun To Donate Ticket Proceeds To Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims
The Connecticut Sun announced the team will pitch in with some relief for the victims of the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Here is the release from the team: Connecticut Sun To Donate Proceeds From Home Opener To Tornado Relief Efforts UNCASVILLE, Conn. (May...Tags: Human Interest, Connecticut Sun, Natural Disasters, Tornadoes, New York Liberty
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Community Calendar: May 21, 2013
TODAY — Clark County Human Services Council meeting, noon, Arby’s. — Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon. Program host John Roche will introduce his speakr, Will Meurer from Wholesome Living Farm. — Compassionate Friends...
Tags: Substance Abuse, Nursing, Long Term Care, Medical Specialization, Nursing Homes
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Red Cross prepares to send teams to Oklahoma
South Bend TribuneLocal volunteers are gearing up to help with the response to the deadly tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb Monday. About two dozen volunteers had already called the St. Joseph County office of the American Red Cross to offer their...Tags: Human Interest, Disasters and Accidents, American Red Cross, Indiana Michigan Power Company
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Oklahoma lawmakers who opposed disaster aid now face own disaster
WASHINGTON -- When $50 billion in disaster aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy came before Congress this year, three of Oklahoma’s five representatives and both of its senators were among the "no" votes. At the time, some of the Oklahoma lawmakers...
Tags: Government, Republican Party, Barack Obama, FEMA, Natural Disasters
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