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An extended family was saved from the devastating Chile earthquake of February 27, 2010, because they were outside celebrating a child's baptism. An uncle next door, though, did not survive.Originally Published March 12, 2010

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_disasters

"A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake, the severity of which depends on the affected population's resilience, or ability to recover."

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Cyclones: Background, History, and Impact

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Cyclones: Background, History, and Impact

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Nova Publishers

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Cyclones: Background, History and Impact

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Table of Contents: Preface 1. Cyclones: Facts and History (Hurricane Research Division) (pp. 1-188) 2. The Ability of Climate Models To Generate Tropical Cyclones: Implications for Prediction (Kevin Walsh,University of Melbourne) (pp. 189-205) 3. Effect of Uncertainties in Modeling Tropical Cyclones on Pricing Excess of Loss Reinsurance (Siamak Daneshvaran, Robert E.

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Mary Pope Osbourne and Natalie Pope Boyce

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Rappler

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Eight-year-old Widlene Gabriel has lived nearly half her life in a camp for the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the devastating January 2010 earthquake in desperately poor Haiti.

As the fourth anniversary of the disaster approaches, more than 170,000 Haitians are still living in makeshift housing, in extremely precarious conditions and sometimes facing eviction.

Widlene and her family live in a tent on a private lot along a main road linking the capital Port-au-Prince to the eastern suburb of Petionville.

The girl has never been to school and spends her days staring blankly at cars and trucks speeding along the road nearby.

"On January 12, 2010, the roof of our house fell on top of our heads. I wasn't hurt but our house fell apart and so we came here," Widlene recalls, her bare feet covered in dust.

Manette Nazius, a mother of six, says Widlene is hardly the only child seemingly left behind.

"All the kids here are in the same boat. All days are the same. They drag around all day. In fact, we are living without hope and we all feel abandoned," she says.

An estimated 250,000 people were killed in the quake, and the rebuilding process has been slow in Haiti, which was already one of the world's poorest countries when disaster struck.

In the immediate aftermath, more than 1.5 million people were homeless.

Huddled under Tent 15, which doubles as a church at the entrance of the camp, a small group of women chanted "Blessed be the lord. Blessed be the lord."

The pastor, in his 60s, stood at the entrance, but the faithful were few.

"We still support them in prayer," said the 60-something pastor, who gave his name as Pierre.

"They are people who have been abandoned by the authorities. They have nothing. But God does not punish twice."

Nevertheless, the young and homeless say they are without hope and feel they have been forgotten.
"No life"
Since 2011, the government has been able to relocate more than 60,000 families and take back some of the public spaces occupied by the unsanitary camps.

But about 172,000 people still live sprawled across 300 camps, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Residents of the camp where Widlene lives say they have no alternatives, surviving thanks to odd jobs and whatever food scraps they can gather.

"We live like brothers and sisters. We help each other out but we don't expect anything from the government," said Bladimir Eliancy, a 30-something resident who was trained as a mechanic.

At another camp - a group of tents were set up on a property once owned by the Italian mission - the feeling of despair is the same.

"We have been forgotten by the authorities and international organizations no longer visit us," said a dejected Donald Duvert.

"Sometimes, we get angry. But we are good citizens. We don't go out into the streets to attack the rich. But just take a look at how we live," he added, pointing to the dilapidated tents that house 150 families.

Joseph Gino, seeking a bit of shade under a mango tree, echoed Duvert's hopelessness.

"Before, life was very difficult for us. Today, there is no life. Only God knows when we'll get out of here - or maybe the decision-makers do," he said.

A mother with a four-year-old son born in the camp added: "At this time of the day, nobody can stay under the tents. The children are suffering from the heat under the tarps."

The boy has never slept in a bed or in a real room.

But some still hold out hope for a better future by advancing their studies to lift themselves out of decrepit poverty.

"I am a little bit behind, but it's my only exit," said 18-year-old Fabienne. - Rappler.com

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Nearly 4 years after quake, Haitians still in tents

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Eight-year-old Widlene Gabriel has lived nearly half her life in a camp for the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the devastating January 2010 earthquake in desperately poor Haiti. As the fourth anniversary of the disaster approaches, more than 170,000 Haitians are still living in makeshift housing, in extremely precarious conditions and sometimes facing eviction.

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Tacloban, Philippines (CNN) -- A dozen body bags line the street in Tacloban -- one of the towns hardest hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan -- as locals walk through the destruction of what used to be their homes.

They stroll the streets or hold conversations while all around them homes are reduced to rubble.

Just a handful of homes away a little further from the water survived the onslaught.

This 360 degree image was taken Sunday by Lewis Whylde, who is based in London, England. Click around the image or use the direction buttons and zoom in and out to see the destruction in this one place.

Across Tacloban, body collectors go from one street to the next picking up the corpses and taking them to mass graves.

Hundreds of people died in Tacloban. Nationwide, the death toll from the typhoon stands at 4,011, authorities say, with another 1,602 missing.

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Panoramic photo shows Haiyan devastation

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Tacloban, Philippines (CNN) -- A dozen body bags line the street in Tacloban -- one of the towns hardest hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan -- as locals walk through the destruction of what used to be their homes. They stroll the streets or hold conversations while all around them homes are reduced to rubble.

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WAND (Working Against Natural Disasters)

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WAND (Working Against Natural Disasters)

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**Note: We made up this organization. It doesn't actually exist.

Who founded the organization? Adriana and Sarah founded this organization in November 2013.

Who runs/ works for this organization? We (Sarah and Adriana) run/manage it. Our friends, family, and community volunteers also work with us.

What is their objective/mission? Our mission is to provide aid (food, water and health care) to countries going through a natural disaster. We want to rebuild schools and homes that have been destroyed during hurricanes, tornados, typhoons, etc.

What strategies/programs/projects are they using to meet this objective? Our programs include:

Temporary housing

Making blankets (fair trade deals)

Food Shelters (soup kitchens)

Why are these strategies effective or inaffective? These strategies are effective because they focus both on short term and long term rehabilitaion from natural disasters. They have no housing after being hit with a natural disaster, nor do they have food that isn't soggy.

How is this organization funded? We are funded by donations, sponsers, and fundraising. We are not funded by the government so we can get to affected contries faster.

How can you get involved? You can become part of a team that goes over-seas to carry out our plans to help people. You could also become a sponser, make blankets that will be sent to affected countries, or be part of our planning team.

Contact Information:

Phone: +1 204 326-WAND (9263)

Mail: P.O. Box 2607, steinbach, MB, R5G 2L7

E-mail: wand@gmail.com

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Helping The Most Vulnerable - Canadian Red Cross

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Learn about the Canadian Red Cross Society including who we are, where we work, what we do, volunteering and donating.

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Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada |

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Medical aid where it is needed most. | Fournir une aide médicale là où elle est la plus vitale.

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Who founded the organization?  In 1896, Dr. George Sterling Ryerson was granted permission by the Brittish Red Cross to bring this organization to Canada .
Who runs/works for this organization? Conrad Sauvé runs the Canadian Red Cross. Under is direction, 25 000 volunteers work to help others around the world.

What is their objective/mission? "The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world."

What strategies/programs/projects are they using to meet this objective? The Red Cross has a lot of different programs and projects including:

First aid and CPR

Community health services in Canada

Violence, bullying, and abuse prevention

Migrant and refugee services

Why are these strategies effective or ineffective? These programs are effective because they reunite many families and continue to change the lives of people that are in desperate need of help.

How is this organization funded? The Red Cross is funded partly by the government, partly from corporate sponsors, and from donations given to the Red Cross from volunteers and supporters.

How can you get involved? You can volunteer with the Red Cross in Canada and over seas by signing up with one of the programs and projects. Donating your time is as valuable as donating your money. Join the other 25,000 volunteers that change people's lives every day.

Contact Information:

National Office
170 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2P2
Tel: (613) 740-1900
Fax: (613) 740-1911

1-800-418-1111

www.redcross.ca

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Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)

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Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)

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Who founded the organization? MSF was founded by a small group of doctors in 1971. They were working in Biafra (South tip of Nigeria, it is no longer a country). They wanted to provide, fast, effective aid to health emergencies without the help of any other influences, like the government.

Who runs/works for the organization? Medical professionals (anesthesiologists, midwives, physicians, etc.), and support Professionals (financial managers, water and sanitation specialists, etc.) are a big portion of MSF's employees.

What is their objective/mission? The mission of MSF is to provide aid to people who have been affected by natural (or man-made) disasters and armed conflict.

What strategies/programs/projects are they using to meet this objective? MSF has a lot of different projects that they're working on. These include:

Vaccination campaigns

Improving water and sanitation

Therapeutic food for malnutrition crisis

Patient care

Maternal and pediatric care

Distribution of drugs and medical supplies

Mental health care

Rehablitation of hospitals and clinics

HIV/AIDS care and prevention

And more!

Why are these strategies effective or ineffective? These strategies are effective beacause they focus a lot on prevention. However, you can't prevent everything so they also have programs that are centred around the after effects of natural disasters.

How is this organization funded? MSF is funded by the general public because they want to remain independent from the government. A minimum of 80% of all donations go towards funding for it's progams.

How can you get involved? You can get involved with MSF by donating money, (either out of your own pocket, or moeny that you raised by fundraising specifically for MSF), aeroplan miles, by volunteering, or by working with them over seas.

How can you contact MSF? You can contact them via:

Mail- 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 402, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2T9

Toll free Telephone- +1 800 982 7903

Telephone- +1 416 964 0619

Fax- +1 416 963 8707

E-mail- msfcan@msf.ca