Compact News: How to Help the Survivors of Hurricane Sandy

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

How to Help the Survivors of Hurricane Sandy

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

How to Help the Survivors of Hurricane Sandy

As recovery and clean up begins along much of the East Coast, we know that people across the country are asking what they can do to offer to aid their fellow Americans.

FEMA offered a list of suggestions, including the most efficient ways to donate, best practices for volunteering, and a special reminder that the Red Cross has a need for blood donations right now.

If you’re a survivor of Sandy or know someone in need of shelter, see this list of Red Cross shelters: http://www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter

If you're interested in helping the survivors of Hurricane Sandy, please read this list of suggestions.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks during his visit to the Disaster Operation Center at the Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event

12:00 PM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

12:15 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews

1:00 PM: The President arrives Atlantic City, New Jersey

1:05 PM: The President views storm damage with New Jersey Governor Christie

3:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event

4:40 PM: The President departs Atlantic City, New Jersey

5:30 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

5:45 PM: The President arrives the White House

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