Natural Disasters/Hurricanes Stories | Community Health Funding Report

Disaster Hit Communities to Receive Rx Help

The Department of Health and Human Services is looking to expand activities related to adjudicating prescription drug claims for medications, specific medical supplies, and durable medical equipment (DME) and reimbursing pharmacies enrolled in the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program.

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(REPORT) HHS Seeks Comments on Health Emergency Plans

The Department of Health & Human Services seeks comments on two draft chapters of the agency's National Health Security Strategy Biennial Implementation Plan.

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(DISABILITIES) NCD Wants Large-Scale Emergency Management Changes

Federal, state and local authorities all need to make "sweeping changes" in the way emergency management is handled in regard to people with disabilities, asserts the Nat'l Council on Disability (NCD).

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Congress Approves $100M for Red Cross

Last month, the American Red Cross asked Congress for $150 million to replenish its Disaster Relief Fund, ultimately receiving $100 million for the effort.

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Entergy Fund Aids Hurricane Victims (Oct. 17)

(Deadline: Oct. 17) The Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund, created by Entergy Corp. and the Foundation for the Mid South, will help disaster victims recover and restore their lives in the aftermath of the Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. Entergy Corp. has committed $700,000 to the fund. Grants will range fr...

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House Passes Disaster Measure That Would Up Mileage Rate

The House passes a Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 (HR 7006) that would provide targeted tax relief to businesses and families affected by the natural disasters of 2008, while also increasing the standard mileage rate for charities. The mileage measure would increase the standard rate for charitabl...

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GAO: Charities Aren't Prepared to Handle Catastrophes

New Government Accountability Office (GAO) research finds that major U.S. charities aren't prepared for a catastrophic event, calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide a full assessment. Voluntary Organizations: FEMA Should More Fully Assess Organizations' Mass Care Capab...

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Companies Provide Assistance for Hurricane Victims

Numerous corporations are providing millions of dollars for disaster relief and rebuilding efforts along the Gulf Coast after Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. Editor's note: Nonprofits impacted by the hurricanes should take note that the following companies provided funding to local efforts, such as ...

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Three Mental Disabilities Facilities of 76 Evacuated Reopen in Texas

Three intermediate care facilities for people with mental disabilities have been able to reopen in the wake of Hurricane Ike.

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Red Cross Reaches Out to Public First, Congress Last

The American Red Cross is reaching out to the public and Congress to help replenish its Disaster Relief Fund, which has been hit hard by active Hurricane and wildfire seasons. The Red Cross recently launched a national fundraising campaign to raise an initial $100 million for the fund. Thus far, mo...

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