Humanitarian aid

Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory for Employers with Outdoor Workers in Southern California

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

OAKLAND, Calif., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Cal/OSHA is issuing a high heat advisory to urge all employers with outdoor workers to prevent heat illness as the weather warms up in parts of Southern California.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Cal/OSHA is issuing a high heat advisory to urge all employers with outdoor workers to prevent heat illness as the weather warms up in parts of Southern California.
  • "That information should be used to closely observe workers for possible heat stress and modify their work schedules as needed."
  • California's heat illness prevention regulation requires employers with outdoor workers to take the following four steps to prevent heat illness:
    Plan Develop and implement an effective written heat illness prevention plan that includes emergency response procedures.
  • In addition to the basic steps outlined by California's heat illness prevention regulation for employers with outdoor workers, heat at or above 95 degrees Fahrenheit requires employers to take additional precautions.

Sun Coast Resources, Inc. Appoints Michael Alanis As Assistant Director Of Emergency Response

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

HOUSTON, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Coast Resources, Inc., one of the largest wholesale petroleum marketers in the United States, has appointed Michael Alanis as assistant director of emergency response.

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  • HOUSTON, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Coast Resources, Inc., one of the largest wholesale petroleum marketers in the United States, has appointed Michael Alanis as assistant director of emergency response.
  • Alanis will review and enhance Sun Coast's emergency management policies and procedures to ensure that Sun Coast is always on high alert and ready to respond professionally and effectively to any disaster.
  • Kyle Lehne, director of emergency response, Sun Coast, said, "Michael brings valuable additional expertise to our emergency management team and will work to improve Sun Coast's capabilities and bolster our nationwide reputation as the 'go-to' emergency fuel company.
  • Alanis graduated from the FBI's National Academy in Quantico, Virginia and the Senior Management Institute for Police in Washington D.C.

Aid workers released unharmed in South Sudan

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Monday, April 30, 2018

NEW YORK and JUBA, South Sudan, April 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Ten aid workers who had been detained by an armed group since Wednesday, 25 April, outside of South Sudan's Yei town were released today.

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  • NEW YORK and JUBA, South Sudan, April 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Ten aid workers who had been detained by an armed group since Wednesday, 25 April, outside of South Sudan's Yei town were released today.
  • "It's a great relief to have our colleagues safely back with us," said Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.
  • The aid staff, including two from UNICEF, went missing while driving from Yei to Tore where they were to carry out an assessment of the humanitarian needs.
  • The aid workers will shortly be reunited with their families and will be provided with psychosocial support and counselling.

FortuneBuilders Gives Celebrates National Volunteer Month By Giving Back

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Monday, April 30, 2018

SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --FortuneBuilders Gives (FBGives), the philanthropic initiative of real estate education and coaching company FortuneBuilders , has already visited over 10 communities across the US this year and has ramped up its efforts in April in celebration of national volunteer month.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --FortuneBuilders Gives (FBGives), the philanthropic initiative of real estate education and coaching company FortuneBuilders , has already visited over 10 communities across the US this year and has ramped up its efforts in April in celebration of national volunteer month.
  • After organizing 308 successful food drives in 2017, they are well on their way to exceeding that goal in 2018.
  • To date, already 36,000 pounds of food have been collected and donated to those in need.
  • And in observance of May's homelessness awareness day, FB Gives will be collecting toiletries from FortuneBuilders bootcamp event attendees to distribute to local homeless shelters.

Startup aims to help thousands during hurricane season

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Monday, April 30, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Harmany Inc, a Charlotte-based mobile application startup, has developed a product to help thousands of evacuees rendered temporarily homeless by major disruptive events.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Harmany Inc, a Charlotte-based mobile application startup, has developed a product to help thousands of evacuees rendered temporarily homeless by major disruptive events.
  • "People have grown tired of watching disasters unfold, with no way to help until much later," says Harmany Co-Founder Adam Huminsky.
  • "Harmany fills a glaring need, that is, a way to connect those in need with those willing to help.
  • Adam Huminsky and Brian Hilinski watched millions of evacuees fleeing Hurricane Irma and decided to do something to help.

Titan HST, Inc. Enters $300M Service & Partnership Contract To Provide Emergency Communication System for Titan Global, LLC, a Leading Full-Service Security Company

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

"Titan HST will increase information dissemination and reduce emergency response time for our clients, resulting in the mitigation of loss of life and damage to property.

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  • "Titan HST will increase information dissemination and reduce emergency response time for our clients, resulting in the mitigation of loss of life and damage to property.
  • About Titan Health & Security Technologies, Inc.
    Titan HST is a California-based tech company providing a patented comprehensive emergency alert and mass notifications system for businesses, governments and schools.
  • Titan Global is a New York-based national security provider with extensive experience in all aspects of security operations and emergency preparedness planning.
  • In the past 10 years, Titan Global has distinguished itself as an industry leader in providing advanced security applications and risk mitigation.

School children caught in the crossfire of eastern Ukraine's four-year conflict - UNICEF

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Friday, May 4, 2018

All sides of the conflict must respect international humanitarian law and ensure that schools are safe places for children to learn."

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  • All sides of the conflict must respect international humanitarian law and ensure that schools are safe places for children to learn."
  • Since the beginning of the current school year, UNICEF has monitored six former school buildings that have been occupied or used by military or armed groups.
  • Across eastern Ukraine, UNICEF helps provide psychosocial support and mine risk education to hundreds of thousands of children, youth and caregivers.
  • This year, UNICEF has appealed for USD $23.6 million to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to children and families affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Investment Firm CEO of Regal Investments Goes Undercover as Garbage Man, Hands Out Money to NYC Homeless

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Friday, April 20, 2018

Disguised as a pizza deliveryman or garbage man,RobleRegal has personally handed out cash to New York City's homeless .

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  • Disguised as a pizza deliveryman or garbage man,RobleRegal has personally handed out cash to New York City's homeless .
  • Despite his struggles, he has accomplished feats that some of the most privileged of society can only dream of.
  • RobleRegal lives an extravagant lifestyle from his knowledge of how to make money in the stock market, and he isn't hesitant in sharing that knowledge.
  • In partnership with his not-for-profit, Regal Prosperity, he and his investment firm, Regal Investments, have truly been working to change lives for the better.

Redesigned digital handbook empowers homeless youth to explore legal rights

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

CHICAGO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Digital agency One North announced today the relaunch of the website for Baker McKenzie's Homeless Youth Handbook , a pro bono project led by the law firm to help homeless youth better understand their legal rights.

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  • CHICAGO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Digital agency One North announced today the relaunch of the website for Baker McKenzie's Homeless Youth Handbook , a pro bono project led by the law firm to help homeless youth better understand their legal rights.
  • "Homeless youth face many legal challenges and have limited access to resources," said Angela Vigil , Partner and Executive Director of Baker McKenzie's Pro Bono Practice.
  • We are grateful for One North's partnership in and dedication to this incredibly important work on behalf of homeless youth."
  • The website's eye-catching colors, unique fonts and artwork from children in foster care welcome its target audience homeless youth and teenagers to explore their rights.

Boots For Troops Organization Founded Onboard Aircraft Carrier

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Rogers immediately started fundraising for Boots For Troops, a 501c(3) non-profit organization he helped co-found from a desk in his work center onboard the U.S.S.

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  • Rogers immediately started fundraising for Boots For Troops, a 501c(3) non-profit organization he helped co-found from a desk in his work center onboard the U.S.S.
  • Each Boots For Troops care package is made custom to one person, there is no mass production or two packages alike.
  • Boots For Troops has received many testimonials back from troops overseas who have received a Boots For Troops care package.
  • Boots For Troops believes their care packages are truly a step above any other care packages that go out because of the boots, quality and customization of each package.