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Chevron Commits $3 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts

Chevron Commits $3 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts

   Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) today announced it is making a commitment of $3 million to support recovery efforts in the communities affected by hurricanes Gustav, Hanna and Ike.

Posted : Tue, Sep 16, 2008

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

USAID Response to Dominican Republic Tropical Storms

USAID Response to Dominican Republic Tropical Storms

   The American people, through USAID, are providing $50,000 in humanitarian assistance to populations affected by tropical storms in the Dominican Republic.

Posted : Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

Chevron Announces Opening of Vocational Training Center in Tsunami-Affected Indonesian Province

Chevron Announces Opening of Vocational Training Center in Tsunami-Affected Indonesian Province

   Chevron committed $6 million to the polytechnic, which supports the government of Indonesia's plan to assist in restoring people's livelihoods following the tsunami of December 26, 2004

Posted : Wed, Sep 03, 2008

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

Receding Flood Waters Threaten Hog Rescue Operation in Midwest

Receding Flood Waters Threaten Hog Rescue Operation in Midwest

   Animal rescue groups are facing many obstacles today as they begin an operation to save 50-plus pigs stranded on the so called Big Ditch levee in Oakville, Iowa. The flood waters have receded several feet in recent days and this will present significant challenges for getting the boats into the water and reaching the levee.

Posted : Sun, Jun 29, 2008

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

Removal of water from Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel underway

Removal of water from Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel underway

   The water, which contains elevated concentrations of dissolved metals, is being safely treated before being sent to the Arkansas River.

Posted : Sun, Jun 29, 2008

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

USAID Prepares for 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season

USAID Prepares for 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season

   With the Atlantic hurricane season underway, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is prepared to respond to storms in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Posted : Thu, Jun 19, 2008

Category : World-Business / World News

Ford Motor Credit Offers Financial Relief to Tornado Victims

Ford Motor Credit Offers Financial Relief to Tornado Victims

   Ford Motor Credit Company is offering customers affected by the recent devastating tornados in Iowa the option to delay some car payments.

Posted : Sat, May 31, 2008

Category : World-Business / Auto News

UNICEF Concerned About Emotional Distress of Children in Myanmar

UNICEF Concerned About Emotional Distress of Children in Myanmar

   Child-friendly spaces set up in camps sheltering people affected by Cyclone Nargis.

Posted : Tue, May 13, 2008

Category : World-Business / World News

American Red Cross stands ready to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar

American Red Cross stands ready to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar

   The American Red Cross is prepared to release funds and supplies, estimated at $100,000, to help the people of Myanmar who were affected by Cyclone Nargis, a deadly storm that made landfall on May 2.

Posted : Sat, May 10, 2008

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

Uniting to Fight Malaria Around the World

Uniting to Fight Malaria Around the World

   On World Malaria Day, the American Red Cross is joining with its partners to raise awareness and encourage a robust global response to this deadly disease.

Posted : Sun, Apr 27, 2008

Category : Science / Environment News

USAID Provides Assistance to Flood-Affected Zambians

USAID Provides Assistance to Flood-Affected Zambians

   The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), have provided $100,000 to assist those affected by the floods in Zambia.

Posted : Tue, Mar 11, 2008

Category : World-Business / World News

Don't Get Burned Out During The Holidays

Don't Get Burned Out During The Holidays

   As the holiday season moves into full swing, the American Red Cross urges families to follow simple safety tips to keep the season merry and to prevent holiday fires.

Posted : Tue, Dec 18, 2007

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

Tsunami-Affected Communities Are Better Prepared for the Future

Tsunami-Affected Communities Are Better Prepared for the Future

   Three years after the devastating tsunami ravaged more than a dozen countries from Southeast Asia to East Africa.

Posted : Mon, Dec 17, 2007

Category : Science / General-Sciences News

UNICEF appeals for nearly $30 million to support the needs of children and women affected by Cyclone Sidr

UNICEF appeals for nearly $30 million to support the needs of children and women affected by Cyclone Sidr

   UNICEF is appealing for $29.2 million to support the needs of children and women affected by Cyclone Sidr.

Posted : Sat, Dec 01, 2007

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

Linkin Park's Music For Relief & Sandisk Lend a Hand to California Wild Fire Victims

Linkin Park's Music For Relief & Sandisk Lend a Hand to California Wild Fire Victims

   Music For Relief is reaching out to their supporters and artist partners to help victims of the sixteen California wild fires which have consumed over 420,000 acres from Santa Barbara to San Diego County.

Posted : Sun, Nov 04, 2007

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

UNICEF Readies to Assist Mexican Flood Victims

UNICEF Readies to Assist Mexican Flood Victims

   Estimated 400,000 Children Affected; Health Concerns Include Possible Dengue and Cholera Outbreaks

Posted : Sat, Nov 03, 2007

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

California Wildfires - Essential Tips on Disaster Preparedness

California Wildfires - Essential Tips on Disaster Preparedness

   As the California wildfires continue and the largest evacuation in the history of California pursues, disaster recovery planning is front and center.

Posted : Wed, Oct 24, 2007

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

Greenpeace highlights 50 years of nuclear disaster in Mayak, Russia

Greenpeace highlights 50 years of nuclear disaster in Mayak, Russia

   On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the world's second largest radiation accident, at Mayak in the Southern Urals, Greenpeace Russia has released a special report about the ongoing impacts of the Mayak tragedy.

Posted : Sat, Sep 29, 2007

Category : World-Business / Offbeat-News News

Red Cross Responds to Midwest Flooding

Red Cross Responds to Midwest Flooding

   Whether the relief operation is managed through a local chapter or through national headquarters, the Red Cross remains at a constant state of readiness.

Posted : Sat, Aug 25, 2007

Category : World-Business / World News
 
 
 
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