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Morning Report

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Yesterday, the Red Cross responded to several events.

  1. Stafford County, Virginia - A possible tornado touched down. The Rappahannock Area Chapter opened a shelter for affected residents and served meals and snacks. The chapter is conducting Damage Assessment.
    >> Washington Post article
  2. Mississippi - Severe storms affected Lafayette, Lee, Pontotoc, and Itawamba counties. The Northeast Mississippi Regional Chapter responded with supplies and Disaster Assessment.
  3. Massachusetts - A train derailed in Essex County and spilled potentially hazardous materials, causing a temporary evacuation of residents in the area. The Mass Bay Chapter and the Merrimack Valley Chapter provided canteen services to the emergency workers, and shelter and meals to affected individuals.
    >>Boston Globe article
    >>Eagle Tribune article

Tags: Disaster Response

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