Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile-wide tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
This site allows people to tell family and friends they are safe.
Following Hurricane Sandy, it can be tough to reach all of your friends and family to let them know that you're OK. The American Red Cross has a "Safe and Well" registry that can help spread the word. You can go to the site and enter your information, and confirm that you're "safe and well." Then, friends and family can also go to the site and search for your name. Here are instructions from the Red Cross site: Register Yourself as “Safe and Well” Click on the “List Myself as Safe and Well” button to register yourself on the site. Search for Loved Ones Concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered themselves as “safe and well” by clicking on the “Search Registrants” button. The results of a successful search…
Friday, October 26, 2012
The American Red Cross issued the following checklist for residents to prepare for Hurricane Sandy.
Are you ready for Hurricane Sandy? The American Red Cross issued a checklist on their website for residents as they prepare for Sandy’s potential landfall next week. Just as the Red Cross is preparing for Hurricane Sandy, people in New Jersey should take the threat of Sandy seriously and take steps now to be prepared – build a kit, make a plan and be informed. Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of hurricanes, which may bring flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. The Red Cross recommends that residents have the following things ready in case Hurricane Sandy makes its way to New Jersey. • A portable kit, stored in a sturdy, easy to carry, water resistant container should have enough supplies for three days. …
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Research your genorosity. Know your donations are going to be utilized 100% to that particular disaster and not spent to support administrative costs and squirreled away for out of country disasters. Charity begins at home! more ›