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Seasonal Disaster Relief Efforts

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The whole world experiences different types of fortuitous events each year, most of which are not fortunate enough to weather the damage and potential threats that disasters like typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and other forms of devastating acts of nature bring. Their impending presence can help people prepare for such but the aftermath caused by such disasters is something else that needs to be taken into consideration.

Disaster Relief Effort Groups

The good thing about people is that once such events hit random regions, the willingness to help is all out. Providing aids and support to victims of such untoward events is a sight to behold. Canned goods, clothes and any form of cash or in kind solicitations to be able to extend help are the common forms of aid that help in such disaster-relief efforts. With the rampant growth of such natural disasters hitting parts of America and Asian countries, there is no telling which country or region may evidently be in need of help on a yearly basis.

[tags]tsunami, disaster, earthquake, natural disaster, relief efforts, red cross[/tags]

Originally posted on February 9, 2007 @ 4:17 pm

Disaster Relief Groups: The First Respondents to Disaster

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For the last couple of years, the natural disasters as we have heard such as the famous Tsunami, earthquakes, and super typhoons have added to the already miserable lives of the unfortunate people of today. There have been a number of people who have perished while the ones who did not would need to claw their way back to get back on their feet.

The Less Fortunate People of the World Photos Courtesy of Parc Cruz

Disaster relief missions provide a temporary assistance, especially to stricken regions and countries. This is the beauty of what allied nations have today. Despite political indifferences, in times of need, this doesn�t matter. The Red Cross is usually the first one to respond to such needs and this has been their trademark for some years now.

Scenery Photos Courtesy of Parc Cruz

While there are people who do not think twice, the joint efforts for such disaster stricken countries is highly commendable. Without such efforts, who knows how many people may have suffered a worst fate today.

[tags]red cross, disaster relief, natural disasters, tsunami[/tags]

Originally posted on January 18, 2007 @ 6:33 pm