Archive for Category: "Natural Disasters"
How to Help the Oklahoma City Tornado Victims
In response to the EF4 tornado that ripped through the suburbs of Oklahoma City on May 20, leaving 24 dead–including nine children–and hundreds more injured, charitable organizations are asking for assistance in their relief efforts for victims. First responders are in a race against time searching for survivors in Moore, Oklahoma, the hardest-hit area, where [...]
The Volunteer Firefighter Heroes of Texas Blast
Most people don’t realize that more than 70 percent of America’s firefighters are volunteers. Last night, in the town of West, Texas, those heroes sprang into action. Following an explosion at the local fertilizer plant that registered 2.5 on the Richter Scale in Amarillo, Texas, the volunteer firefighters were the first to respond. The blast [...]
Winter Storm Travel: Delays, Cancellations & Rebooking Secrets
As the latest winter storm hits the East Coast, travelers are once again facing limited options. Turns out when a storm hits New York, Boston or Washington, D.C., travel is disrupted throughout the country. In addition to preemptive flight cancellations, there are issues with delays and rescheduling flights. The general rule is that for every [...]
5 Tips for Changing a Flight in a Winter Storm
Don’t wait until you’re stranded at the airport with a delayed or canceled flight. Here are five ways to be proactive in light of flight delays and cancellations. 1. Plan Ahead The airlines often institute flexible rebooking waivers, so don’t wait until you have trouble. Remember, that there will be a lot of flux in [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Shore Helpers Post-Hurricane Sandy
Today’s voluntourism spotlight focuses on Atlantic City, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Learn about how you can do your part on this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide and check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities. Ever since the hurricane hit, PeterGreenberg.com has been sharing comprehensive resources for how to take [...]
Slideshow: Fire Island Before & After Hurricane Sandy
We’ve been reporting on all the damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. We told you about the organizations that need both donations and volunteers, how to avoid a scam and local community recovery events. But this has also been a personal story for Peter, who calls Ocean Bay Park on Fire Island his home. [...]
10 Ways to Volunteer with Hurricane Sandy Relief this Weekend
As a new week approaches, volunteers prepare to make great strides in cleanup and relief efforts surrounding Hurricane Sandy. Friday morning, Governor Cuomo announced that while the definitive count of people affected by Sandy is still unknown, a rising 154,000 people have requested FEMA aid. And 88,000 of those who requested aid reside in NYC, [...]
Avoiding Hurricane Sandy Scams
Frustration is growing with the Red Cross and FEMA in their response to Hurricane Sandy. The director of the State office of Emergency Management, Steven Kuhr, was dismissed yesterday after officials learned he deployed government employees in Suffolk County to clear a tree at his home in Long Island. Kuhr’s position is being filled by [...]
