List/Grid Tag Archives: earthquake
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn – On Earthquake and Tsunami Devastation in Japan
CHICAGO – March 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan.
Youth sports organization brings hope and shelter to Haitians
(Photo courtesy of L’Athletique d’Haiti) Since the earthquake, thousands of Haitians have found shelter on the fields of Athletics of Haiti (L’Athletique d’Haiti). Boby Duval is a Haitian native with an interesting and varied career.
Haiti candidates add cholera to list of problems (AP)
CROIX-DES-BOUQUETS, Haiti – The campaign rally is charging down the street, drums beating, hot-pink signs waving. People mob the candidate, trying to grab a piece of his hand or touch his bald head, his smile a half-moon shining in the dusty afternoon light.
Cholera outbreak feared in rural Haiti — 135 dead (AP)
ST. MARC, Haiti – At least 135 people have died in a suspected cholera outbreak, and aid groups are rushing in medicine and other supplies Friday to combat Haiti’s deadliest health problem since its devastating earthquake.
IEMA, Illinois Broadcasters Association Launch College Contest to Promote Earthquake Preparedness – Students to develop TV spots as part of “Ready Illinois College Challenge”
SPRINGFIELD – Students at Illinois colleges and universities have an opportunity to play an important role in the state’s efforts to increase public awareness of the earthquake risk in the state. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) today launched the “Ready Illinois College Challenge,” which encourages college students to create and produce a 30-second TV spot promoting earthquake awareness and the state’s Ready Illinois website. “College students can bring an exciting, fresh approach to our campaign to increase personal preparedness,” said IEMA Interim Director Joe Klinger. “The winning TV spot will help us increase awareness of the very real earthquake risk in Illinois and hopefully encourage people to be better prepared for disasters.” Student teams or individual college students interested in participating in the contest must secure a faculty sponsor, who must register the team or student by Oct.
Charity auction lets you buy celeb Twitter friends
SAN FRANCISCO – If you’ve ever wished celebrities like actress Demi Moore or skateboarder Tony Hawk would follow you on short-messaging site Twitter, now’s your chance — but you’ll have to cough up some cash for the privilege. EBay Inc.
IEMA Encourages Participation in Eight-State “Great Central U.S. ShakeOut” Earthquake Drill
SPRINGFIELD – Several small earthquakes, including a 5.4 magnitude temblor in southeastern Illinois in 2008, have rattled the state in recent years but fortunately caused little damage. However, with two seismic zones located in southern Illinois, it’s important for people throughout Illinois to know what to do if a major earthquake occurs. That’s why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging groups and individuals to plan now to participate in “The Great Central U.S.
Wyclef Jean said to be out of Haiti presidential race
Haitian-born hip-hop star Wyclef Jean’s bid to become the next president of Haiti has apparently been quashed. There are 34 presidential contenders and Haiti’s provisional electoral council is due to decide on the final list of candidates on Friday.
Angelina Jolie urges aid for flood-hit Pakistan (AP)
LONDON – Angelina Jolie says it’s vital that people help Pakistan’s flood victims and not surrender to compassion fatigue. The floods have displaced 20 million people, but donations are below those for catastrophes like the Haitian earthquake or the Asian tsunami.
Wyclef files to run for Haiti president (AP)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Singer Wyclef Jean has filed the paperwork to run for president of his native Haiti. The hip hop star was greeted by dozens of supporters as he arrived Thursday with his wife and daughter at an electoral council office in Port-au-Prince.