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Blood drives: Week of May 27
- Wednesday, May 29 —Bethel Assembly of God, 2010 Tavern Road, Martinsburg, W.Va., 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Friday, May 31 — City Hospital, Dry Run Road, Martinsburg, W.Va., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Friday, May 31 — Walmart, 800...Tags: Reformed, American Legion, American Red Cross, Religion and Belief, Christianity
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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: Osteoporosis, Nutrition, Health Organizations, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Diseases and Illnesses
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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: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disease Prevention, Natural Disasters, American Red Cross, Demographics
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How you can help Oklahoma tornado victims
If you want to help the victims of this week's massive tornado in Oklahoma but haven't yet had a chance, don't worry. Relief efforts are still being organized -- and disaster workers say aid will be needed for the long run. Consider that seven months...
Tags: Social Issues, Mall at Millenia, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Ronald Reagan, Altamonte Springs
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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: Radio Industry, American Red Cross, Human Interest, Entertainment, Radio
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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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Does your child's school have a plan during severe weather?
The tornado that carved a 20-mile path through Moore, Okla., on Monday is the stuff of nightmares for school administrators. How do you protect hundreds or thousands of children as a severe weather system barrels through? Specialized equipment,...
Tags: Hampton Roads, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Wakefield (Sussex, Virginia), Natural Disasters, Students
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Kevin Durant, Thunder donate $2 million to Oklahoma tornado relief
As the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore recovers from a tornado which left 24 dead Monday, the capital city’s NBA team and All-Star forward Kevin Durant have pledged $2 million in support for the community that has so embraced the organization. "As...
Tags: National Basketball Association, Kevin Durant, American Red Cross, Basketball, Sports
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How to help Oklahoma tornado victims? Donate money
The Kansas City StarKANSAS CITY, Mo. Relief organizations are urging people to donate cash to help with Oklahoma relief efforts. "The best way we can help right now is to donate cash so that emergency relief organizations can purchase exactly what is needed when it is...Tags: Conservation, FEMA, American Red Cross, Sam Brownback, Labor Legislation
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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: American Red Cross, Disasters and Accidents, Indiana Michigan Power Company, Human Interest
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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: Chris Christie, Harold Rogers, John Boehner, MSNBC (tv network), Elections
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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: Women's National Basketball Association, Connecticut Sun, Natural Disasters, American Red Cross, Human Interest
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