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Includes helpful information on H1N1 such as School Materials, Prevention Methods, Information on Children/Parents and Child Care Providers as well as General Information.

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Disasters occur everywhere. They might be natural, i.e. flood or earthquake; or, human caused, i.e. oil spill or train derailment spilling toxic materials in a community.

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Haiti situation remains challenging – United Church of Christ continues response.

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Entire villages stand empty as thousands of Syrians have fled their homes to escape the violent conflict between government and opposition forces. Learn how you can help.

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The United Church of Christ is issuing an appeal in response to severe flooding and to what authorities describe as the worst-single stretch of tornadoes in more than four decades. Over 200 deaths have already been reported.

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Hurricane Irene continues to wreak havoc and destruction in Northeast United States. Rebuilding efforts projected to take several years and cost billions of dollars. Financial donations and CWS kits needed now.

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Hurricane Irene leaves trail of destruction across 14 states. Clean up and recovery projected to take months.

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Communities up and down the East coast of the United States are preparing for the weekend arrival of Hurricane Irene which is projected to come onshore in North Carolina.

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The United Church of Christ issued a $250,000 emergency relief appeal as a result of a drought causing food shortage affecting more than 10 million people in East Africa (Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya).

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Joplin, Missouri suffered the most as at least 116 people have been killed; more than 400 people severely injured; and many are still missing – fully 30% of the city buildings and homes are destroyed or damaged. St. John’s Regional Medical Center was hit forcing medical personnel to evacuate patients; and those injured by the tornado to other area hospitals.