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Delray Beach boutique donating May 31 profits to help Oklahoma tornado victims
A Delray Beach women's clothing boutique has pledged to donate profits from May 31 sales to the American Red Cross to help people in Oklahoma affected by a massive tornado earlier this week. The owner of Wish Apparel, Rachel Gottfried, said a minimum...Tags: Natural Disasters, Human Interest, Delray Beach, Fashion Trends, Tornadoes
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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...
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In deeply religious Oklahoma, prayer brings solace after tornado
ReutersBy Alice Mannette MOORE, Okla., May 23 (Reuters) - In deeply religious Moore, Oklahoma, God and prayer are frequently mentioned as sources of strength for residents reeling from the fourth damaging tornado in 15 years. "My family and God is what's...Tags: Natural Disasters, Religion and Belief, Baptist, Briarwood, Judaism
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Local relief organizations share ways you can help tornado survivors in Oklahoma
areynolds@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo -- “Our community is really reaching out and stepping up.” Nigel Holderby with the Red Cross is not surprised by the generosity in the Ozarks. “I believe Oklahoma and the disaster that has happened in our...Tags: Human Interest
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Maize students end school year helping tornado victims in OK
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsIt's the last day of school for students in the Maize District. In addition to the usual fun and class parties, students made time for a final life lesson. One by one students in Christine Newman's class walked up to a jar and deposited coins and dollar...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students
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Norwich Fire Displaces Three Families, Injures Firefighter
Three families were displaced after escaping a late-night fire in their apartment building late Wednesday. One firefighter was transported to a nearby hospital after being injured while battling the fire at 490 Norwich Ave., police said. The injuries...Tags: Norwich
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Free first-responder class starts this week
Hours before the American Red Cross arrived to open shelters for victims of the Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla., first responders there were digging through rubble to rescue victims trapped in the debris. The effort was a reminder to South Florida &#...Tags: Natural Disasters, First Aid, FEMA, Health and Safety at School, Coral Springs
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Kroger tornado relief
This is a news release from Kroger about Oklahoma tornado assistance: Kroger is working with the Red Cross to provide aid for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Customers can make donations at any Kroger store in the Mid-Atlantic region. “...
Tags: Natural Disasters, Human Interest, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Tornadoes
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Sun Win Final Exhibition Game
The Hartford CourantTan White scored 12 points and free agent forward Ashley Walker had 10 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday to help the Connecticut Sun to an 88-80 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the Sun's exhibition finale in Minnesota. Walker, a 6-foot-1 forward, is...Tags: Robin Williams, Connecticut Huskies, Kelly Faris, Minnesota Lynx, Connecticut Sun
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Our View: Latest disaster felt strongly in Valley
Imperial Valley residents are particularly attuned to helping victims of natural disasters. Maybe we are that way because we have been though our own unfair share of such disasters. Of course, our “acts of God” tend to be either earthquakes...Tags: Natural Disasters, Human Interest, Disasters and Accidents, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), The Salvation Army
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Hearts open for young victims of Oklahoma tornado
The Kansas City StarMOORE, Okla. With this storm, it's the kids who keep coming to mind. Third-graders, fifth-graders, the young boys and girls who were trapped and even died in the twisted mountain of metal and concrete that was the Plaza Towers Elementary School. Despite...Tags: Natural Disasters, Teaching and Learning, The Washington Post, Teachers, Students
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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: Human Interest, Environmental Issues, FEMA, Career and Workplace, Relief and Aid Organizations
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