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An American Hero
METROPOLIS, IL - Bob and Milley Wegman, who were returning home to Mackinaw, IL, from a vacation in Tennessee, took advantage of the beautiful fall weather to stop and see the Superman statue. "He was from our era and we grew up with Superman. He was a part of history and we hated to see his demise come along," stated Bob. A black armband has been placed on the statue in tribute of the September 11 events.
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$300 Million Needed for Disaster Relief
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), Oct 14, 2001 - The American Red Cross estimates it
will spend more than $300 million over the next several months to provide
ongoing disaster relief following the September 11th tragedies.By far, it is
the costliest and most extensive response to any disaster in the 120-year
history of the American Red Cross.
The $300 million includes roughly $100
million in ongoing relief services, which to date have involved more than
35,000 Red Cross staff and volunteers working at the three primary disaster
sites providing food, shelter and grief counseling. The $300 million total
also includes $100 million estimated for Red Cross cash grants now providing
immediate, interim financial relief for families and individuals who suffered
the loss of a loved one in the September 11th terrorist attacks.
"The tragedies in New York City, at the Pentagon and at the crash site in
Pennsylvania represent an attack on America's spirit, our liberty and our
national security. This is an unprecedented disaster, and we are providing
unprecedented relief services," said Dr. Bernadine Healy, president and CEO of
the American Red Cross. "Our generous American public and people from around
the world have donated $375 million so far."
This is the first disaster in Red Cross history in which all its services
were simultaneously mobilized nationwide -- Disaster Services, Blood Services,
International Services, Armed Forces Services -- even Health and Safety
Services through the provision of 3,000 first aid kits at the disaster sites.
The American Red Cross currently estimates the costs of services being
provided as follows:
- Immediate Disaster Relief - $90-$100 million, Providing immediate and ongoing disaster relief services in New York City,
at the Pentagon, in Pennsylvania and at other sites.
- Family Gift Program - $100 million, This program covers near term financial needs such as food, clothing, utilities, transportation, mortgage or rent, childcare, tuition, funeral and related expenses and other time sensitive expenses.
- Immediate Blood Readiness and Strategic Blood Reserve - $50 million
- Armed Forces Services - $15 million
- Community Outreach - $10-$20 million
- Indirect Relief Costs - $35 million
In the aftermath of the September 11th tragedies, more than 34,000
dedicated American Red Cross disaster relief volunteers have worked tirelessly
providing humanitarian assistance from providing safe havens to people who
lost their homes to feeding and caring for the firefighters and other
emergency services personnel. The American Red Cross has provided safe refuge
for more than 4,000 people in 76 shelters, serving 6.5 million meals and
snacks to survivors, emergency personnel and stranded travelers. The Red Cross
has also directly helped 90,000 people with crisis, grief and spiritual
counseling.
St. Louisan At 'Ground Zero' Donates Gear to History Museum
Photographs of "Ground Zero" at the World Trade Center and personal items donated to the Missouri History Museum by Dennis Grooms are on display in the lobby of the Emerson Center. Grooms, a cardiology technician at SSM Saint Mary's Health Center, who spent a week at 'Ground Zero' helping with rescue efforts. @ Bob Moore, SLFP.com
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Personal firefighter gear donated by Dennis Grooms on display at the Missouri History Museum. @ Bob Moore, SLFP.com
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Travel and Tourism Industry Seeks Support From Congress
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), Oct 5, 2001 - With Congress and the Bush administration expected to act on a package of tax relief and other initiatives designed to stimulate
economic growth, the Travel Business Roundtable (TBR), has called on lawmakers to take immediate action to help the travel and
tourism industry recover from the devastating economic fallout that followed the terrorist events of September 11.
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How to Donate:
To give blood:
1-800-448-3543
To make financial contributions:
1-800-HELP NOW and
1-800-SAL ARMY
To volunteer medical services:
1-518-431-7600
To volunteer general services:
1-800-801-8092
Red Cross Organization
www.redcross.org
NEW YORK STATE CENTRAL DONATIONS COORDINATION HOTLINE 800 801-8092 OPEN 24 HOURS (100 operators) This number is for the public to call for information on volunteering and donating goods for the New York disaster relief.
THIS DONATIONS FUND IS AFFILIATED WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DONATIONS COORDINATION HOTLINE (see above)
World Trade Center Relief Fund
Box 5028
Albany, NY 12205
DONATE TO THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE (FEEA) This fund is set up for federal families affected by the disasters in both New York and Virginia.
FEEA World Trade Center/Pentagon Fund
8441 W. Bowles Avenue Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80123
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In a letter distributed to all members of Congress, Jonathan M. Tisch, chairman of the TBR and chairman and CEO of Loews
Hotels, said that the terrorist attacks have crippled the industry as public confidence in the safety of travel has been severely
undermined.
"Hard data as well as anecdotal experience suggest that meetings are being postponed; all but critical corporate travel is being
delayed; and individuals are canceling or postponing personal travel plans within the U.S. and abroad," wrote Tisch. "These disturbing
trends are all occurring against the backdrop of an overall U.S. economy that is in decline."
According to Tisch, travel and tourism activity-related federal, state and local tax revenues, which were nearly $100 billion in 2000,
stand to be significantly impacted as well. Local governments often rely on hotel room or hospitality surcharges for revenue to fund
projects such as stadiums or convention centers.
With a significant decrease in this revenue source, servicing the debt on existing projects will be difficult and new civic projects
could be stalled, or abandoned altogether.
TBR urged Congress to adopt immediate and long-term measures that would help the travel and tourism industry get back on its
collective feet. Specific measures for Congress to include in an economic stimulus package are:
- Steps to help displaced workers. Including, direct assistance by the federal government to those states that may be overwhelmed
with worker compensation and unemployment claims resulting from the September 11 attacks, and assurance by the federal
government that health benefits will be continued for displaced workers.
- Measures to encourage people to travel again. Including the full restoration of the business meal and entertainment deduction, and
restoration of the tax deduction for travel expenses of a spouse accompanying an employee on a business trip to 100 percent.
- Actions to ensure liquidity for the industry. Including
payroll tax relief for employers and employees, and the
extension of eligibility for the Small Business
Administration's (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Relief Program
to otherwise qualified small businesses across the country
that are unable to meet necessary financial obligations as a
result of the September 11 attacks. TBR also requested that
the SBA Administrator be granted discretionary authority to
adjust the size standards for eligibility to ensure that firms
falling outside the SBA's definition of "small" are not
inadvertently left behind.
In addition to the stimulus package, TBR reaffirmed its call for the creation of a Presidential Advisory Council on Travel and
Tourism that would be comprised of representatives from the public, private and non-profit sectors, and would work with the
Executive Branch on tourism policymaking and implementation.
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