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The UK's International Search and Rescue team go to work in Chautara, Sindhupalchok District – north east of Kathmandu, Nepal.
They are the first search and rescue team to reach the earthquake-hit district, searching for survivors and providing medical support on the scene.
The team works with specially trained dogs that are taught to track down human scent. When the dogs find someone alive under the rubble, their bark or body language lets their trainers know.
Each dog handler sticks with their own dogs – with whom they've built up a special trust. The dogs have to be quick-witted and love to chase toys, as that's how they are trained to do the job in times of emergency.
The specialist team is drawn from 15 different fire and rescue services from across the UK.
Background
On 25 April, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country, killing more than 5000 people, and injuring thousands more.
The UK is responding to Nepal's request for international help, sending search and rescue teams, emergency medics and logistical support.
Find out more at: www.gov.uk/nepal-earthquake-2015
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Picture: Jessica Lea/DFID
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There was no lack of sensations these year. Scientists justify natural disasters by consistent climate change and assure it is still a long way to the End of Days.
В уходящем году масс-медиа не пришлось искать сенсации, они возникали сами по всему миру в огромном количестве. Ученые связывают природные аномалии с естественными изменениями климата, уверяя, что до конца света еще далеко.
On May 21 1981 Upper Hutt experienced significant flooding. Widespread and heavy rain resulted in high flood flows recorded in rivers and streams in the Hutt Valley and to the east of the Hutt Valley. The wet weather lasted from 18 May through until 16 June. These pictures were taken by The Works Consultancy Services on May 21 1981. According to NIWA the damage was estimated at $50,000-$80,000 ($186,000-$297,000 2009 dollars) for the damage in Silverstream alone.
At Te Marua, flood waters covered the lower portions of the golf course, considerable erosion occurred on the north-west edge of the course. In the lower part of the river, below Silverstream Bridge, water levels were approximately one metre above the level of the January 1980 flood, closing Harcourt’s Werry Drive, covering the Lower Hutt city carpark, Strand Park and Sladden Park. There were problems experienced in Alicetown/Marsden Street industrial area, between Melling Bridge and Ava railway bridge as a result of the high river levels closing floodgates. This prevented local stormwater drainage from discharging to the river.
Reference: ABKK 24414 W4358 527 FLD 2 (R23458726)
collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search#/?q=23458726
Image on left: Gallipoli Road culvert outlet
Image on right: Maadi Road culvert inlet
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Hygiene kits and tarpaulins for temporary shelter supplied by UK aid are distributed in Beaumont, Haiti on October 10, 2016, by Care International. Beaumont is one of the areas worst affected by Hurricane Matthew.
Picture: Carey Wagner/CARE
Creator: Unidentified.
Location: Townsville, Queensland.
Description: Houses with residents standing at the front entrance way in flooded waters at Townsville.
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UK-funded jerrycans being distributed by the NGO Plan International in the village of Santo Nino on Leyte island, Philippines, Saturday, 7 December 2013.
One month on from the day that Typhoon Haiyan caused wide-spread devastation across the Philippines, UK aid is still getting through to thousands of people who were affected by the super-storm.
In addition to distributing items like jerrycans and tarpaulins, UK aid is also helping Plan to provide clean drinking water and constructing pit latrines for at least 100,000 people. Damaged infrastructure means clean water is in short supply.
For full details on how the UK is helping the Philippines respond to Typhoon Haiyan, please see: www.gov.uk/government/news/typhoon-haiyan-latest-updates-...
Picture: Jess Seldon/Department for International Development
When WAPA completed its repairs, we immediately went to work helping others, such as replacing a wood 13.8-kilovolt line owned by the Bureau of Reclamation. WAPA also provided support to Redding Electric Utility. (Staff photo)
Areas flooded and damaged following cyclone Idai, northwest of Beira.
© European Union 2019 (photographer: Christian Jepsen)
BASTROP, Texas – Despite earlier optimism, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department firefighters and other personnel were still facing a fire threat to historic structures at Bastrop State Park today.
According to TPWD incident commander Robert Crossman, all but about 100 acres of the 6,000-acre park have been blackened by fire, but firefighters have so far been able to save most of the Civilian Conservation Corps-constructed structures on the park, with two possible exceptions – two CCC observation structures believed to have been damaged. PHOTO BY CHASE A. FOUNTAIN/ TPWD.
Kuakata, Bangladesh.
Humans explored the moon more than 40 years ago. They are now heading towards the Mars, and digging dip into Martian meteorites in search of extraterrestrial life. While they continue to explore their boundaries and try to find their purpose in this universe, nature continues to test the limits of human strength to fight back, on this very planet. Being the most vulnerable yet the most intelligent species of this earth, human race try to push their limit in an effort to survive the odds imposed by decimating natural disasters.
In November 2007, cyclone 'Sidr', an unruly son of nature swept off the coastal region of Bangladesh. 'Kuakata', a small seaside community in the district "Patuakhali" was completely devastated by the cyclone. The retreating tidal waves took thousands of souls into the vastness of the ocean and left most of the people homeless. Most of the families lost their close ones who were involved in deep sea fishing at that time. The frighteningly fierce waves rose so high and entered so deep into the habitable lands that the map of this coastal region changed forever. At least a kilometer of the coastline permanently submerged under the sea. The Sundarbans, world's largest mangrove forest was largely devastated while trying to absorb the shock of the cyclone.
It has been more than four years since the harsh reality of the nightmare called 'Sidr', and the wound it left on the community is still raw, evoking sharp pain every time it is touched by the memories. However, although Sidr stripped away the community off close relatives and resources, it could not rob the undaunted spirit that the people of this area protect in their hearts. The community is turning back again, venturing deeper into the same sea for fishing, which snatched away all their hopes. They've rebuilt their homes, mosques and boats. Sundarbans, the century old guardian, is sprouting new leaves and regaining its vigor.
Ernest Hemingway said “A man can be destroyed, but cannot be defeated." While you think of evidences for such extraordinary claims, take a look at Kuakata. You'll get your answer. Kuakata, with all its relentless and courageous fighters proudly stands there, as the epitome of human resilience.
I used an existing USGS map (also at FEMA www.fema.gov/pdf/library/ism2_s1.pdf , and added all the 'hazards' words' the yellow arrow/left margin shows where I live'.
Thanks very much for those friends who have called and written me, in light of the tragic hurricanes that have devastated so much and hurt so many in the United States. I and my entire family are fine; safe for now, I have family in both tornado and hurricane zones who, I feel, are at greater risk than California. Being on the West coast (left side of this map), wildfire and earthquake represent 'our' most likey dangerous events. Many in the Midwest and East will argue which hazards are worse. But few will argue that this country is a wonderful place to live.
Please take a moment to remember those folks now enduring this disaster.
The 1st of September is the anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and every year every public institution practices their earthquake drill. At school all the kids wear a "bousaizukin' [ ぼうさいずきん] or a piece of protective, padded headwear to limit any head injuries in the event of falling objects. They look kind of cute too. I tried Ami's on after the drill. But no one was around get a photo of that!
We've recently had quite a few sizeable tremors, ranging from 4.1 to 6.5
Preparedness helps....
Nikon D300
Nikkor 85mm f/2 AiS
UK aid for hurricane-hit Haiti is packaged up, ready for delivery from Kemble airfield, UK. The cargo includes lifesaving water filters and shelter kits.
See how UK aid is helping hurricane-hit Haiti at: www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-provides-support-and-expert...
Picture: Stephen Mottram/DFID
Onlookers gather to watch the flood waters of the James River near the south end of of the Lee Bridge in Richmond. The James River peaked at 28.6 ft in Richmond from Hurricane Camille. No. 69-2051, Virginia Governor's Negative Collection, Library of Virginia.
People affected by the drought carry wheat bags from a government run food depot. The Afar Region is one of the hardest hit, with all 32 of its woredas (districts) classified as a nutrition priority 1 affecting an estimated 1.7 million people (80 per cent pastoralists), including 234,000 under-five children. March-9-2016. ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2016/Mulugeta Ayene
Creator: Unidentified.
Location: Townsville, Queensland.
Description: Floodwaters swamp the Empire Hotel and houses on Plume Street, Townsville, during the 1946 flood. Some men stand in the water outside the hotel. The Empire Hotel, now known as the Republic Hotel, was built in 1901 and is located at the corner of McIllwraith and Plume Streets, South Townsville.
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BASTROP, Texas – Despite earlier optimism, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department firefighters and other personnel were still facing a fire threat to historic structures at Bastrop State Park today.
According to TPWD incident commander Robert Crossman, all but about 100 acres of the 6,000-acre park have been blackened by fire, but firefighters have so far been able to save most of the Civilian Conservation Corps-constructed structures on the park, with two possible exceptions – two CCC observation structures believed to have been damaged. PHOTO BY CHASE A. FOUNTAIN/ TPWD.
Photo-litho postcard #4634F of the Hotel Hamilton and Flood Building after the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. New York Postcard Co. photo by Hodson 1906.
Kinship Circle: SOS From Texas: Animals After Ike
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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Subject: SOS From Texas: Animals After Ike
KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters
9/22/08: SOS From Texas, Animals After Ike
IN THIS ALERT:
1. A Texan Talks About Where Animals May Need Help
2. Can This Be True? 10 Days To Reclaim Pets...
3. Give Them Shelter: Help For Ike’s Animal Victims
4. Caught On Camera In Galveston Island
5. More Photos From Houston SPCA & ASPCA
6. Rescuer Near Galveston Pleads For Help
7. Dogs, Cats Spared In Montgomery County, TX
8. Do Their Lives Matter? Cows Cling To Life In Texas
In post-Ike Texas, large groups (such as HSUS) have reportedly invalidated the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) smaller groups (such as MuttShack) had formed with local authorities to work in Beaumont, Texas. Such alleged hostility made it increasingly difficult to obtain a realistic snapshot of the animal situation in Ike-ravaged areas. There was concern about the amount of time some large groups devoted to removing other emergency rescue groups, rather than helping animals in the field. Below is some of what we know -- straightforward, without a “public relations” angle.
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1. A Texan Talks About Where Animals May Need Help
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EDITED FOR LENGTH
From Kathy Landry, landrymusic [at] hotmail.com -- I live in Kemah, TX on Galveston Bay. My foster animals/rescues and I are OK, but home impacted -- no electricity but neighbor allowing some hook up to his generator, so just got computer/TV access... Here is what I think about which specific areas most animals will have been left and suffering.
CRITICAL ANIMAL NEEDS AREAS
**BOLIVAR PENINSULA (ESPECIALLY CRYSTAL BEACH) took a 20 ft. plus storm surge. When the island started to flood 12 hrs. BEFORE Ike even arrived, the coast guard tried to evac people and pets... An hour later TV said coast guard had to stop, as weather became too dangerous. They had to leave many people (and pets). There may be MANY companion animals injured or left in houses or on streets. I don’t know how SPCA could possibly handle alone the magnitude of animal rescue in this huge Houston/Galveston affected area.
Bolivar Peninsula - Best Friends Rapid Response
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITVno-1x4v8&feature=related
Crystal Beach – Best Friends Rapid Response
www.youtube.com/watch?v=caiac8Dqjlc&feature=related
FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE: It is shocking to see dogs left on short chains -- from which they have no chance to escape floodwaters -- bloated and dead. We agree with Best Friends’ Rich Crook that the individuals responsible for abandoning animals in a catastrophic storm should be prosecuted to the full extent under Texas animal cruelty law.
**GALVESTON ISLAND & CITY OF GALVESTON: Large areas submerged, major devastation of entire island... Heard reporter talk about a call from a woman who left 2 dogs in house, in area where houses took on 10 FEET of water. Reporters went in, dogs alive and OK (one on top of refrigerator). They fed and watered, put in backyard and called SPCA (? dogs still there). They said this was area of 57th St. and Avenue R in Galveston... There are always many strays in Galveston. Also many economically challenged people and elderly with animals. Although local officials bussed many out with pets...you know there were still animals left (people with multiple pets, etc.) There have always been many horses, cows also on the island.
*SEABROOK (my area) ON GALVESTON BAY also completely flooded. There are a lot of feral cats, and many outdoor but not feral cats who shop owners feed, etc. I live 8 blocks from Seabrook, but not allowed in, roads blocked, water just went down yesterday.
*KEMAH (across the bridge from Seabrook) also has lots of outdoor feral or semi-feral cats who hang out at restaurants and shops. Also took a lot of flooding. No one allowed in, roads blocked.
**BACLIFF (about 5-10 miles south of Kemah) ON GALVESTON BAY is a coastal area noted for a lot of animal neglect and abuse. Likely many chained dogs left behind, animals left loose, and confined in houses.
**LA PORTE (slightly north of Seabrook) had lots of wind damage, but I don't think as much storm surge (not sure). Also MANY strays and MANY abandoned animals even when not a hurricane. The kill shelter always overfilled...
Thank you all for helping Houston/Galveston animals.
KATHY LANDRY / ph: 281-535-1009
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2. Can This Be True? 10 Days To Reclaim Pets...
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According to the Houston Chronicle’s blog on Ike animal information:
“Rescued animals will be put up for adoption after 10 days.”
blogs.chron.com/hurricanes/animals/
“Pet owners will have a 10-day window of time to identify and collect their animals from the date of the photo's posting. After that point, the animals will be adopted out."
Marilyn Knapp Litt - A Stealth Volunteer in San Antonio, TX writes: Right now I am EXTREMELY concerned with the ten day time limit for Galveston residents to claim their animals. It is will result in very few residents having their animals returned. It is a Houston SPCA policy, but they do not have it anywhere on their website. I had it confirmed by one of the hotline volunteers.
READ MORE HERE:
rescuesandreunions.blogspot.com/2008/09/it-is-true-10-day...
rescuesandreunions.blogspot.com/2008/09/on-your-mark-get-...
ORIGINAL ALERT FROM:
Marilyn Knapp Litt - A Stealth Volunteer in San Antonio
Stealth Helped Reunite Families with their Katrina Pets: 1,000+ Volunteers = 1,000+ Pets Home Safe with Stealth!
groups.yahoo.com/group/stealthvolunteers
www.StealthVolunteers.com * www.MarilynLitt.com
www.MarilynsPictures.com * www.MarilynsBlog.com
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3. Give Them Shelter: Help For Ike’s Animal Victims
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TO LOCATE LOST COMPANION ANIMALS / REPORT FOUND ANIMALS:
www.pets911.com/disaster-response-pet-portal
Photos and descriptions entered by rescue workers from all organizations working on this issue.
If you have lost or found an animal not from Galveston, use HSPCA tool to post report:
hspca.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=animal_resource...
Houston area shelters kill around 100 dogs and cats each day because there are not enough homes for them (ON AN ORDINARY DAY). Although everyone is working very hard, the task post-Ike is massive.
HOUSTON SPCA “OPERATION SAVE A LIFE:”
Houston SPCA seeks people to foster a Galveston/Bolivar/Coastal Area animal for TEN DAYS.
Emergency Foster Care: www.houstonspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Disaster_Nee...
Read more: www.beloblog.com/KHOU_Animal_Attraction/2008/09/operation...
Families interested in fostering can:
- Download an application: www.houstonspca.org
- Or come to the Houston SPCA / 900 Portway Drive / Houston, TX 77024
HARRIS COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER:
Harris County's animal shelter also has many animals lost in the storm. Unclaimed animals will be killed (essentially the same story for all local shelters). To find out how you can help, call or check their website: 281-999-3191, www.countypets.com
EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
- SPCA Lost & Found Pet Hotline: 713-861-0161
- SPCA Rescue Hotline: 877-661-0161 or 713-435-2990 / 10am- 6pm daily
Emergency Animal Shelters For Lost Animals:
1st United Methodist Church of Humble
800 Main St. / Humble, Texas 77338
Lamb of God Lutheran Church
1400 FM 1960 East Bypass / Humble, Texas 77338
Bring Injured Wildlife to the SPCA
SPCA Houston / 900 Portway Drive
(near I-10 Hempstead Highway)
Citizens for Animal Protection, also caring for wildlife and pets.
CAP Lost & Found Pets: cap4pets.com
WAYS TO HELP:
RESCUE BANK / FOOD SOURCE FOR ANIMALS
This Houston-based "food bank" for animal rescue and adoption groups has started a shelter restoration fund to help member groups recover from Hurricane Ike and care for the increased numbers of rescued and recovered animals. Rescue bank is a cooperative group of more than 45 Houston-Galveston area non-profit shelter and foster organizations. Created in response to Hurricane Katrina, rescue bank operates on the "food bank" model, collecting and distributing more than a quarter million pounds of pet food and supplies during the last two years.
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS can be made at any Washington Mutual branch by specifying "rescue bank" to the teller. More information:
www.rescuebank.org, infoall [at] rescuebank.org
ONLINE DONATIONS: www.rescuebank.org/pages/wishlist01.htm
Click on PAYPALS link on left side of page.
SPECIAL PALS ANIMAL SHELTER
This rescue shelter has taken in animals from Kemah, Galveston and the Bay Area shelters. Special Pals usually has about 70 animals in their shelter and currently has about 200. Special Pals needs:
VOLUNTEERS: To help with 8:00am feedings, other assistance.
SUPPLIES: Bleach / Dry dog food (Purina, Beneful, Pedigree Small Bites)
Cat litter / Drinking water for volunteers / Financial aide
DONATIONS: www.specialpalsshelter.org/Ike.asp
TO HELP, CONTACT SPECIAL PALS SHELTER: 281-579-7387
3830 Greenhouse Road / Houston, TX 77084
GALVESTON ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
DONATE to the GIHS Hurricane Ike Recovery:
www.galvestonhumane.org/contributions.php
HOUSTON SPCA
DONATIONS & HSPCA WISH LIST:
hspca.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=Hurricane_Ike_U...
hspca.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=donate_wish
ORIGINAL ALERT FROM:
Shirley Wilkes-Johnson, Vegan World Radio
veggiesue [at] gmail.com, 1-800-864-3501
Tune in every Monday 10:00am at 90.1 FM KPFT Houston (89.5 in Galveston) or live on the web at www.kpft.org and www.veganworldradio.com
(or later on archive archive.kpft.org)
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4. Caught On Camera In Galveston Island
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From: Texas Independent Rescuer in Kinship Circle Disaster Aid Network 9/16/08: I returned from home from Galveston Island last night. I had self-deployed to assist my blind father who lives in Alvin, Texas, about 10 miles from Galveston. Early after the storm on Saturday I took my truck and trailer and headed into town to find the local authorities were conducting their own search and rescue operations for animals. They told me to head south on Hwy 6 to assist in Galveston if I could get onto the island.
I ended up a few miles away in the towns or Santa Fe and Hitchcock, Texas where there were dead cows and other pets. Here I established a small base of operations next to the Santa Fe Police station near a bar where people where congregating. With permission of the local police I went street to street searching out pets in backyards and feeding them. After a days work and collecting a few strays, I got permission of the bar owner to leave the dogs overnight. The locals at the bar began assisting me with feeding and watering them. They asked if I had been down to Galveston yet and said those people need more help there than here.
Leaving local pets in good hands of residents, I headed south to Galveston Island. There I found the local EON and talked to the local police who directed me to the Houston SPCA and stated they were in charge of the rescue efforts for animals on the Island. How that was going to happen I never figured out. Because the Houston SPCA was already overwhelmed as I understood it. Anyway I traveled about the Island feeding dogs and cats until I ran out of food. (I should note that everywhere I went local people and lower officials commented on how great it was that someone was doing something so quick for the animals. One official stated: "About time someone got here to help the animals.")
I made a trip over to the local Humane Society to find the building destroyed and no one nearby. As curfew fell and without communications, I chose to leave the Island. I returned to Santa Fe and made arrangements for the strays I still had a my temporary shelter... The area of devastation is so great that not even the HSUS, ASPCA, or any one organization bearing all it's assets could handle rescue and care of the animals affected by IKE. God Bless those of you who are headed to the southeast Texas area to help. Expect to hit brick walls with the authorities... If you do go, be prepared to operate solely on your own and get permission from the local town Mayors and police departments. Expect no help from FEMA or Texas State officials.
Theodore R Endicott, Jr. MSG RET, ted.endicott [at] us.army.mil
Texas Independent Animal Rescuer
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5. More Photos From Houston SPCA & ASPCA
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PHOTO, left: Five little terrier-mix dogs were left behind on Galveston Island. Alone and frightened they watched as the storm surge rushed into their home. As the water rose, they jumped atop a table and that’s where Houston SPCA rescue teams found them whimpering. The high water mark was over their heads and our rescue teams knew in their hearts that these little dogs spent most of the night swimming for their lives. But they had a strong will to live...
hspca.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=Hurricane_Ike_U...
HOUSTON SPCA UPDATES FROM THE FRONTLINE, 9/21/08:
Thousands of dogs, cats, horses, puppies and kittens, birds and other pets have found a safe haven at the Houston SPCA. On Saturday, we sheltered 233 animals from Galveston, took in another 149 at the temporary shelter on the Island and conducted 141 rescues. Overall, nearly 600 animals have arrived from our Island’s temporary shelter and our teams in the field have conducted over 600 rescues...
ASPCA DISASTER RELIEF TEAM, 9/16/08, LIBERTY COUNTY, TEXAS
PHOTO, left: Equines can drop weight quickly -- becoming dangerously thin-- from enduring extreme stress and environmental changes, such as those caused by Hurricane Ike. Now that his owner has been allowed back into his home, this senior horse is once again being cared for.
PHOTO, right: Liberty County, though not hit as severely by Hurricane Ike as other parts of Texas, is dealing with the storm’s ripple of chaos. This pack of displaced dogs, which includes three nursing mothers, is being cared for by a group of neighbors who have banded together to help the strays.
www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=disasterrelief_ike
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6. Rescuer Near Galveston Pleads For Help
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REPLY TO:
Kathy Blankenship / Halfway Home Animal Rescue Team
Santa Fe, Texas / 713-751-5252 / halfwayhome [at] comcast.net
9/17/08, From Kathy Blankenship, halfwayhome [at] comcast.net -- I founded Halfway Home Animal Rescue Team in January and currently foster 9 dogs and 31 cats. I live in Santa Fe, about 20 miles north of Galveston. This past weekend Hurricane Ike took off half my roof and destroyed the fence enclosing my yard. My house is inhabitable, but I have no choice but to stay there to protect and care for my animals. Without a roof or a fence, it is nearly impossible. It is critical that I find a no-kill shelter or group to take in my animals so that I can focus on caring for my family and rebuilding our home in this time of crisis. Can you please help me?
Kathy Blankenship / Halfway Home Animal Rescue Team
Santa Fe, Texas / 713-751-5252 / halfwayhome [at] comcast.net
www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX1195.html
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7. Dogs, Cats Spared In Montgomery County, TX
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REPLY TO:
Kelle Davis, kellek-9 [at] peoplepc.com
9/18/08, Many saw the alert about hundreds of adoptable animals on death row at a Texas pound, due to fallout from Ike: Hi, my name is Kelle and I’m a shelter walker at Montgomery County Animal Shelter... Before Ike they took in many animals from shelters closer to the coast (over 200) and also had the normal owner surrenders that occur during disasters. Now, the shelters they assisted are in no shape to take the animals back. They are going to have to euthanize many, many very adoptable dogs and cats from lack of room and people to care for them. Many of us are also without electricity or running water at this point and in no position to take any more right now.
No outside rescue groups are being allowed on to Galveston and surrounding areas (HSUS is denying any other rescues to help) and maybe if your group was going to help out in the Gulf, now is an opportunity to get some dogs and cats of the storm to a safe place where they can be adopted...
Montgomery County Animal Control
8535 State Hwy 242 / Conroe, Texas 77385 / 936-442-7738
OTHER CONTACTS: Marsha: 713-2017306 / Sandra: 954-336-3222
9/20/08 UPDATE, From: Kelle Davis, kellek-9 [at] peoplepc.com -- I believe almost all dogs and most cats got out yesterday. The media picked up on this and when I got there yesterday the parking lot was full. I took two mangy starved pups who were of course overlooked. But the shelter doesn't need to euthanize anyone, as so many were taken in! I did pick up a golden retriever right after storm who needs a foster... She is young and I believe spayed, if interested. Very loving and dog and cat friendly.
CONTACT KELLE DAVIS: 832-969-8831
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8. Do Their Lives Matter? Cows Cling To Life In Texas
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Doomed -- anyway you look at it. Saving cats, dogs and other animals but who will give sanctuary to the cows? Some 4,000 cows have already been killed by Ike. More than 20,000 cattle and hundreds of horses are dying from eating and drinking salt-contaminated grass and water. The grim chore of disposing of dead livestock still looms, said Bob Hillman, executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission. Alligators are eating some of them.
Some groups have left hay and water for the cows... One horse rescuer, Elizabeth Asher, with “Rescue Bank” knows where most stranded cows are located. The Texas Dept. Of Agriculture set up “Operation No Fences” to provide relief for horses and cows.
OPERATION NO FENCES, HAY HOTLINE: 877-429-1998
RESCUE BANK / FOOD SOURCE FOR ANIMALS
DONATIONS can be made at any Washington Mutual branch by specifying "rescue bank" to the teller. More information:
www.rescuebank.org, infoall [at] rescuebank.org
ONLINE DONATIONS: www.rescuebank.org/pages/wishlist01.htm
Click on PAYPALS link on left side of page.
ORIGINAL ALERT FROM:
Jerrily Halbert, Vegan World Radio
Shirley Wilkes-Johnson, veggiesue [at] gmail.com
1-800-864-3501, www.VeganWorldRadio.org
FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE: We hope (and have called) rescue groups such as Farm Sanctuary are permitted to help stranded cows...so some may go to sanctuary -- escaping both floodwaters and life as a production unit in a feedlot.
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To Be On File In Kinship Circle’s Disaster Aid Network:
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1. REQUEST VOLUNTEER FORM: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
* Fill out form. Email it back to: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
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* TYPE IN SUBJECT LINE: SUBSCRIBE, KC DISASTER AID EMAIL LIST
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DONATE ONLINE: www.kinshipcircle.org/donation/
DONATE BY MAIL: Kinship Circle * 7380 Kingsbury Blvd. * St. Louis, MO 63130
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An aerial view of Balakot, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, taken today, showing the wide-spread devastation caused by the 8 October earthquake.
Photo ID 100042. 25/10/2005. Balakot, Pakistan. UN Photo/Evan Schneider. www.unmultimedia.org/photo/
Title: [Buildings Damaged by Trinity River Flood Waters]
Creator: Unknown
Date: May 25, 1908
Part Of: George W. Cook Dallas/Texas image collection
Place: Dallas, Dallas County Texas
Physical Description: 1 photographic print (postcard): gelatin silver; 9 x 14 cm
File: a2014_0020_3_3_b_0145_r_1908fldtrinity.jpg
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Congressman Antonio Delgado and Rensselaer County, NY Executive Steve McLaughlin inspect the damage in Sand Lake and surrounding areas caused by heavy rain and severe flooding in Rensselaer County, NY on July 15, 2021. Photo courtesy Congressman Delgado’s office.
Reviving agriculture to reduce rural poverty was critical in predominantly agrarian Aceh. One positive effect of the tsunami was that it was instrumental in bringing the brutal 30-year conflict in Aceh to an end. This allowed farmers to work in peace for the first time in a generation, helping to boost agricultural output and promote livelihoods.
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Exposure: adb.exposure.co/back-to-life
Asian Tsunami of 2004: ADB’s Response and Lessons Learned: www.adb.org/news/features/asian-tsunami-2004-adb-s-respon...
Indonesia: www.adb.org/indonesia
Agriculture: www.adb.org/agriculture
I recently acquired some rather special vintage photos of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake - including this 3.5" x 5.5" albumen print. I'm not sure what's going on here - perhaps firemen are spraying water on the building in the center? See Judy Hitzeman's comment below that nails down the location.
At 1.35 p.m. on 2 March 1987, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Bay of Plenty region, cutting power and sending many people outdoors. Minutes later a much stronger quake rocked the region. This main shock, at 1.42 p.m., had a magnitude of 6.3 and was centred north of Edgecumbe. Four aftershocks with magnitudes greater than 5 occurred in the next six hours, and smaller aftershocks were felt for weeks.
The Edgecumbe earthquake was the first since the 1968 Īnangahua quake to cause major damage. Although not of an exceptional magnitude, it was damaging because it was very shallow. No one was killed, but several dozen people suffered serious injuries.
The most spectacular effect of the Edgecumbe earthquake was the 7-kilometre-long rift that appeared across the Rangitāiki Plains – the Edgecumbe Fault. A fissure up to 3 metres wide and 3–4 metres deep opened up along much of the fault, although some sections were marked just by zones of cracks. The earthquake had been caused by movement along the fault; the land to the north-west had dropped by up to 2 metres. The region which sank downward is now more prone to flooding.
As these images are from the Ministry of Civil Defence, Central Regional Office. They come from a collection of photographic albums covering disasters, exercises, course photographs, publicity material, staff photographs, study trips, emergencies, and overseas visits.
Archives reference: ABUG W5083 7881 Box 12/ P87/3
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Pray for all the earthquake victims and their families in Japan. Stay strong. God bless you all. news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquake
This photo was taken in a ditch. The ditch runs from the cave entrance to the Caney Fork river, a short distance behind the camera. During floods I've seen this completely full of water and the river is backed up to the cave.
Note the steep walls of the ditch.
Doctor Malcolm Russell MBE is Medical Director for the UK's International Search and Rescue team.
His team have reached earthquake-hit Chautara in Sindhupalchok District – north east of Kathmandu, Nepal.
Dr Russell said:
"There's a lot of structural damage, and the local hospital is very unstable. We've seen 120 casualties in the area since the earthquake - broken bones, wounds. The serious ones are being airlifted."
They are the first search and rescue team to reach the earthquake-hit district, searching for survivors and providing medical support on the scene.
Background
On 25 April, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country, killing more than 5000 people, and injuring thousands more.
The UK is responding to Nepal's request for international help, sending search and rescue teams, emergency medics and logistical support.
Find out more at: www.gov.uk/nepal-earthquake-2015
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Picture: Jessica Lea/DFID
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Tacloban city was the worst hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the central Philippines on November 8.
Find out more: www.ilo.org/manila/typhoon-haiyan/lang--en/index.htm
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 IGO License. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/igo/deed.en_US.
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Photography Marcel Crozet / ILO (11-2013)
Aerial view of the flooding caused by Hurricane Hanna in Gonaives, Haiti's second largest city (pop. 300,000).
On 1 September 2008, Hurricane Hanna closed in on south-eastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. On 2 September, the hurricane was downgraded to a Tropical Storm but has nevertheless dumped heavy rains in Haiti and Bahamas.
A Red Cross Red Crescent Field Assessment Coordination Team, including members from the Partner Red Cross National Societies from Germany, Finland, Norway, United States and Switzerland is expected to arrive in Haiti on 3 September.
Photo: Matthew Marek/American Red Cross (p18176).
To find out more, go to www.ifrc.org.
A house turned completely upside down by the force of the tsunami, in part of Kamaishi's Unosumia suburb.
Photo taken by a member of the UK's Urban Search and Rescue team, who were deployed to Japan on Saturday 12 March, following a request for assistance from the Japanese government.
Despite an extensive search of residential and industrial properties, no survivors have been found.
Heavy snow and falling temperatures six days after the start of the disaster mean there is now is an extremely low chance of finding survivors.
Therefore following a discussion with the Japanese disaster authorities, the UK team and their US counterparts have agreed not to extend their rescue operations and will begin to withdraw from Japan.
The team remain fit and well and continue to monitor radiation levels closely. No abnormal radiation has been detected in the area.
To find out more about how the UK is helping respond to the earthquake in Japan, please visit www.dfid.gov.uk/japanearthquake
Picture: Ed Hawkesworth/DFID
This image is posted under a Creative Commons - Attribution Licence, in accordance with the Open Government Licence. You are free to embed, download or otherwise re-use it, as long as you credit the source as 'Department for International Development/Ed Hawkesworth'.
Gary Carroll and his dog Diesel from the UK's International Search and Rescue team go to work in Chautara, Sindhupalchok District – north east of Kathmandu, Nepal.
They are the first search and rescue team to reach the earthquake-hit district, searching for survivors and providing medical support on the scene.
The team works with specially trained dogs that are taught to track down human scent. When the dogs find someone alive under the rubble, their bark or body language lets their trainers know.
Each dog handler sticks with their own dogs – with whom they've built up a special trust. The dogs have to be quick-witted and love to chase toys, as that's how they are trained to do the job in times of emergency.
Gary says:
"On the ground we’ve seen total destruction in some of the outlying areas of Nepal - most buildings are affected in some way. I saw a lot of buildings that have collapsed, and people are obviously scared to be in the buildings. A lot of people are under tents or covers - they’re making the best use of anything they can find. We’ve also seen buildings partially collapsed and landslides.
Diesel and I were tasked to search two buildings - one of which was reported to have a 13 year old boy inside. Diesel worked well - he covered the whole area and did what he was trained to do. I was really chuffed for him.
I think Diesel has coped very well - he’s stayed very calm and relaxed. He was fine on the plane but a little stressed in the vehicle as we travelled out to a rural area as it was a confined space and quote hot. But we kept the window open and gave him lots of water.
But generally being in Nepal doesn’t seem to have fazed him - he’s just the same as at home. He got his fur clipped a few weeks ago during an exercise in France so he is ready to cope with the heat. It’s great fun working with a dog. It is very rewarding - you feel like you can see some real good. The dogs can help identify casualties which is an extra tool for the team.
This is Diesel’s first search and rescue deployment. It’s great getting him trained up to a point where he can deploy.
We’ve got a very close bond. We’ve been through this together - I’m looking out for him and I think he’s looking out for me. Working out here brings us closer together. He’s good company and he’s always there."
The specialist team is drawn from 15 different fire and rescue services from across the UK.
Background
On 25 April, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country, killing more than 5000 people, and injuring thousands more.
The UK is responding to Nepal's request for international help, sending search and rescue teams, emergency medics and logistical support.
Find out more at: www.gov.uk/nepal-earthquake-2015
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Picture: Jessica Lea/DFID
Free-to-use photo
This image is posted under a Creative Commons - Attribution Licence, in accordance with the Open Government Licence. You are free to embed, download or otherwise re-use it, as long as you credit the source as 'Jessica Lea/DFID'.
I recently found three 5 3/8" x 7" photo-litho cards showing the disastrous aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.
The legend on the back says: "Lincoln School and the New Flood Building at Market and Powell Sts". by M. Rieder, Publ., Los Angeles, Cal. and Dresden. No. 1125.
Burning Sign at Bastrop State Park. All but about 100 acres of the 6,000-acre park have been blackened by fire.
From the Marin County Fire Department a Regional Task Force truck, which is designed to respond within 45 minutes in their region involving any major disasters to work with local and Federal response units.
John Ball and his dog Darcy from the UK's International Search and Rescue team go to work in Chautara, Sindhupalchok District – north east of Kathmandu, Nepal.
They are the first search and rescue team to reach the earthquake-hit district, searching for survivors and providing medical support on the scene.
The team works with specially trained dogs that are taught to track down human scent. When the dogs find someone alive under the rubble, their bark or body language lets their trainers know.
Each dog handler sticks with their own dogs – with whom they've built up a special trust. The dogs have to be quick-witted and love to chase toys, as that's how they are trained to do the job in times of emergency.
The specialist team is drawn from 15 different fire and rescue services from across the UK.
Background
On 25 April, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country, killing more than 5000 people, and injuring thousands more.
The UK is responding to Nepal's request for international help, sending search and rescue teams, emergency medics and logistical support.
Find out more at: www.gov.uk/nepal-earthquake-2015
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Picture: Jessica Lea/DFID
Free-to-use photo
This image is posted under a Creative Commons - Attribution Licence, in accordance with the Open Government Licence. You are free to embed, download or otherwise re-use it, as long as you credit the source as 'Jessica Lea/DFID'.
John Ball and his dog Darcy from the UK's International Search and Rescue team go to work in Chautara, Sindhupalchok District – north east of Kathmandu, Nepal.
They are the first search and rescue team to reach the earthquake-hit district, searching for survivors and providing medical support on the scene.
The team works with specially trained dogs that are taught to track down human scent. When the dogs find someone alive under the rubble, their bark or body language lets their trainers know.
Each dog handler sticks with their own dogs – with whom they've built up a special trust. The dogs have to be quick-witted and love to chase toys, as that's how they are trained to do the job in times of emergency.
The specialist team is drawn from 15 different fire and rescue services from across the UK.
Background
On 25 April, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country, killing more than 5000 people, and injuring thousands more.
The UK is responding to Nepal's request for international help, sending search and rescue teams, emergency medics and logistical support.
Find out more at: www.gov.uk/nepal-earthquake-2015
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Picture: Jessica Lea/DFID
Free-to-use photo
This image is posted under a Creative Commons - Attribution Licence, in accordance with the Open Government Licence. You are free to embed, download or otherwise re-use it, as long as you credit the source as 'Jessica Lea/DFID'.
The UK's International Search and Rescue team reach local villagers in earthquake-hit Chautara in Sindhupalchok District – north east of Kathmandu, Nepal.
Twelve year old Andrew (centre - name has been changed), said:
"I'm living in a tent. My house was destroyed in the earthquake. The ground was shaking and everything was moving. I was scared, but my family is ok."
Background
On 25 April, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country, killing more than 5000 people, and injuring thousands more.
The UK is responding to Nepal's request for international help, sending search and rescue teams, emergency medics and logistical support.
Find out more at: www.gov.uk/nepal-earthquake-2015
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Picture: Jessica Lea/DFID
Free-to-use photo
This image is posted under a Creative Commons - Attribution Licence, in accordance with the Open Government Licence. You are free to embed, download or otherwise re-use it, as long as you credit the source as 'Jessica Lea/DFID'.
Gary Carroll from the UK's International Search and Rescue team goes to work in Chautara, Sindhupalchok District – north east of Kathmandu, Nepal.
They are the first search and rescue team to reach the earthquake-hit district, searching for survivors and providing medical support on the scene.
The team works with specially trained dogs that are taught to track down human scent. When the dogs find someone alive under the rubble, their bark or body language lets their trainers know.
Each dog handler sticks with their own dogs – with whom they've built up a special trust. The dogs have to be quick-witted and love to chase toys, as that's how they are trained to do the job in times of emergency.
Gary says:
"On the ground we’ve seen total destruction in some of the outlying areas of Nepal - most buildings are affected in some way. I saw a lot of buildings that have collapsed, and people are obviously scared to be in the buildings. A lot of people are under tents or covers - they’re making the best use of anything they can find. We’ve also seen buildings partially collapsed and landslides.
Diesel and I were tasked to search two buildings - one of which was reported to have a 13 year old boy inside. Diesel worked well - he covered the whole area and did what he was trained to do. I was really chuffed for him.
I think Diesel has coped very well - he’s stayed very calm and relaxed. He was fine on the plane but a little stressed in the vehicle as we travelled out to a rural area as it was a confined space and quote hot. But we kept the window open and gave him lots of water.
But generally being in Nepal doesn’t seem to have fazed him - he’s just the same as at home. He got his fur clipped a few weeks ago during an exercise in France so he is ready to cope with the heat. It’s great fun working with a dog. It is very rewarding - you feel like you can see some real good. The dogs can help identify casualties which is an extra tool for the team.
This is Diesel’s first search and rescue deployment. It’s great getting him trained up to a point where he can deploy.
We’ve got a very close bond. We’ve been through this together - I’m looking out for him and I think he’s looking out for me. Working out here brings us closer together. He’s good company and he’s always there."
The specialist team is drawn from 15 different fire and rescue services from across the UK.
Background
On 25 April, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country, killing more than 5000 people, and injuring thousands more.
The UK is responding to Nepal's request for international help, sending search and rescue teams, emergency medics and logistical support.
Find out more at: www.gov.uk/nepal-earthquake-2015
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Picture: Jessica Lea/DFID
Free-to-use photo
This image is posted under a Creative Commons - Attribution Licence, in accordance with the Open Government Licence. You are free to embed, download or otherwise re-use it, as long as you credit the source as 'Jessica Lea/DFID'.