Overview
These selected resources will link you to various news, science and relief Internet sites for recent earthquake and oil spill disasters, as well as resources on other disasters including landslides, tornadoes and floods.
VCU users can use LexisNexis for current U.S. and world news and World News Connection for current non-U.S. news sources.
Ask Us
Disaster Response: How to Help
Boston Marathon:
Boston Athletic Association: most recent updates on their site and Facebook page
American Red Cross: Find people at or near the marathon
Google: Person finder
General Disaster Assistance:
CNN: Impact Your World
Guidestar: Giving to Disaster Relief and Recovery
InterAction: Guidelines on offering help
Center for International Disaster Information: General disaster information
Selected Relief Organizations
American Red Cross
AmeriCares
CARE
Doctors Without Borders
Feeding America
Food for the Hungry
Habitat for Humanity
MercyCorps
Oxfam International
Save the Children
UNICEF
United Way
General Disaster Preparedness
Information regarding preparations for individual disasters are located on each tab.
- Get a Kit: Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)Tips for your own disaster preparedness kit
- Google Person FinderHelps people reconnect with friends and loved ones in the aftermath of natural and humanitarian disasters.
First-Year Experience Librarian |
Donna Coghill Contact Info First-Year Experience Librarian James Branch Cabell Library 804.828.6554 decoghil@vcu.edu Send Email Links: Profile & Guides |
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