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5/29/2006 - Red Cross, Red Crescent Rallies to Support Countries Devastated by Earthquake, Tsunami

The death toll after this weekend’s earthquake and tsunamis has reached an unfathomable estimated 50,000 victims, and that toll may continue to rise as disaster relief teams from around the world arrive at devastated areas to assess the damage.

5/29/2006 - American People Donate $18 Million to American Red Cross International Response Fund

Just three days after a powerful tsunami impacted countries in southern Asia and eastern Africa, Americans have generously contributed approximately $18 million to the American Red Cross International Response Fund.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Responds to 13 Fires Over Christmas Weekend

Over the Christmas weekend, the St. Louis Area Chapter was busy at work assisting with disaster relief efforts related to 13 fires throughout the St. Louis area. In all, 14 families (53 people) lost their homes and personal belongings.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Sending Initial $30 Million In Aid To Help With Immediate Relief Efforts

At a time when people are typically celebrating the start of a brand new year, the people of southern Asia and eastern Africa will begin the year 2005 recovering from tragedy and disaster. But even with this bleak picture, an international humanitarian effort has formed, providing hope to disaster victims who now know help is on the way. Today, the American Red Cross announced it is sending an initial $30 million in aid to the affected areas. Of this, $25 million will help pay for relief food supplies for the victims of this disaster and the other $5 million will be used for non-food relief items, such as hygiene kits.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Responds To Southern Asia Disaster

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5/29/2006 - Tsunami Survivors Struggling to Cope

M.K. Ahula kicks the scratched teapot with his toe. Nearby, the waves are beating on the grey stones, hiding the rubble in the sand. Between the broken bricks and mud, a silver lady’s shoe pokes out.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Issues Safety Tips as Flood Watch Issued for Area

In response to the Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service for much of the St. Louis area, the St. Louis Area Chapter has issued safety tips to encourage residents to prepare for potentially dangerous conditions.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Releases Comprehensive Tsunami Relief Plan

The American Red Cross today announced a massive relief plan for those affected by the tsunamis, requiring an estimated $400 million to respond to both immediate and long-term needs now and years into the future.

5/29/2006 - Evans Meets with Bush To Discuss Tsunami Response

American Red Cross President Marty Evans met today with President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Andrew Natsios to discuss the role of U.S. relief agencies in the tsunami recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - Facts at a Glance - AMERICAN RED CROSS TSUNAMI RELIEF PLAN

The $400 million estimated for the American Red Cross relief effort, a dual-phased approach that gets specialized relief now and in the long term to affected areas, begins with a $134 million initial phase.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to DeSoto House Fire

The Jefferson County Service Center dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a house fire in the 3900-block of Fountain City Road in DeSoto this afternoon to provide assistance on the scene and support for the recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - Tsunami Relief Targets Short, Long Term Needs

In the weeks since the Tsunami disaster, nations around the world have rallied to support the victims of this devastating tragedy. Across the United States large corporations are donating millions in money and relief supplies, and children are cracking open their piggy banks to give whatever they can for relief efforts.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Experiences Outpouring of Support from St. Louis Area to Aid in Tsunami Relief Effort

The St. Louis Area Chapter has experienced an outpouring of financial support to benefit victims of last month's devastating tsunami off the coast of Indonesia. Donations have come from thousands in the St. Louis area including individuals, corporations, organizations, schools and churches.

5/29/2006 - International Red Cross Needs for Tsunami Relief Program Met

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies announced that the $1.2 billion given or pledged by donors to Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies around the world in the 30 days since the tsunami is sufficient to meet the costs of the entire Red Cross tsunami relief program.

5/29/2006 - State Farm Insurance Donates $10,000 to American Red Cross

The St. Louis Area Chapter is the recipient of a $10,000 donation from State Farm Insurance in support of the Community Disaster Education program to help reach the community with lifesaving information on how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and emergencies.

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