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Survey finds holes in US disaster preparedness
NEW YORK - In a disaster such as an earthquake or terrorist attack, nearly two-thirds of U.S. parents would disregard orders to evacuate and would rush to pick up their kids from school, according to a new survey.
Source:(AP)
2008-09-12
Why Disasters Are Getting Worse
In the space of two weeks, Hurricane Gustav has caused an estimated $3 billion in losses in the U.S. and killed about 110 people in the U.S. and the Caribbean, catastrophic floods in northern India have left a million people homeless, and a 6.2-magnitude earthquake has rocked China's southwest, smashing over 400,000 homes.
Nations:India U.S. Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina 2008 Hurricane Gustav Source:(Time)
2008-09-04
Monsters, Ghosts and Gods: Why We Believe
Monsters are everywhere these days, and belief in them is as strong as ever. What's harder to believe is why so many people buy into hazy evidence, shady schemes and downright false reports that perpetuate myths that often have just one ultimate truth: They put money in the pockets of their purveyors.
Nations:U.S. Canada People:John McCain Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina
2008-08-18
China rescuers rush to reach trapped coal miners
Rescuers rushed to reach 24 coal miners trapped underground by China's earthquake almost two weeks ago, officials said Saturday, as the government sharply raised the quake's death toll, warning it could exceed 80,000.
People:Ban Ki-moon Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Earthquake
2008-05-24
Mexico fears disease outbreak from flood
Military trucks hauled bottled water, food and clothing to Mexico's flooded Gulf coast Friday as rescue workers in helicopters and boats worked furiously to retrieve thousands of victims stranded on rooftops.
People:Felipe Calderon Activities:2007 Mexico Flood
2007-11-02
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