disaster relief

Examines the effects of Hurricane Katrina which hit parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama in August of 2005; and contains a number of facts about hurricanes.

Explores the events of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, issues surrounding US aid and military efforts; inconsistencies of the death tolls; and controversies surrounding the adoptions of Haitian orphans, and personal narratives from people who experienced the earthquake.

A collection of fifteen controversial essays that debate issues concerning the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina including whether or not New Orleans should be rebuilt and the federal government's response to the disaster.

A collection of seventeen controversial essays that debate issues relating to natural disasters including international response to disasters, who should provide aid, and whether or not the government discriminates against the poor in natural disasters.

Provides an account of the events surrounding the 2012 superstorm called Sandy that hit the eastern coast of the United States and caused massive damage in addition to the deaths of at least one hundred twenty-five Americans.

Provides information about the origins of the Red Cross, discusses how the volunteer organization spread to other countries, lists the fundamental principles of the Red Cross movement, and looks at its activities in America and Canada.

Describes the experiences of individual medical professionals who work for Doctors Without Borders around the world, including Africa, Asia, and Europe, and explains how Doctors Without Borders was founded, and how the organization has reacted to world events.

Presents a scientific explanation of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy and why the levees failed to protect New Orleans, and maintains that properly designed and constructed levees would have protected the city.

Rescue workers in Legoville, including police officers, fire fighters, and paramedics, describe how they help the residents of their town.

Explores the work of charity and volunteer organizations that help respond to emergencies and provide natural disaster relief around the world. Offers advice on volunteering with emergency response charities.