Tagged with "Disaster"
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Deseret Industries plant in Utah
MR says: Glad to hear no one was injured. A two-alarm fire at a Deseret Industries Manufacturing plant Thursday morning created a lot of smoke but did not result in any injuries. A fire was reported about 7 a.m. at 1680 S. 1900 West at a plant where furniture and mattresses are manufactured. The fire was...
LDS Boston marathoners tell their stories
Some ran an additional eight miles beyond the marathon just to reunite with loved ones. Others were spared after receiving VIP tickets that placed them across the street from the explosions. All are grateful for the miraculous blessings that kept them safe and sound. Cell phones and VIP passes...
Mormon at Boston Marathon bombing: 'We walked out there and there was just chaos'
MR says: This is devastating. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their loved ones. Both Manny Cypers and Kim Cahoon are LDS, and we are working to find out how many other LDS Church members were affected; if you know of any, please e-mail editor@ldsliving.com.
LDS missionaries get love from New York community affected by Hurricane Sandy
MR says: Another positive experience born of pure service. After working thousands of hours in homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy, missionaries from the New York New York South Mission marched in the 38th annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 2. The crowds in the Rockaways—a...
Former NFL QB Brett Favre joins with LDS Church members in tornado cleanup effort
MR says: Very cool. Apparently this group also rose early to begin helping - they started around 4:30 a.m. last Saturday. Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre teamed up with Mormon Helping Hands after a devastating tornado ripped through Favre's hometown of Hattiesburg, Miss., earlier this month. On Feb. 10...
Mormons rally to respond to Samoan cyclone damage
Missionaries and LDS Church members and leaders are rallying to respond to the needs of Samoans whose lives have been uprooted by Cyclone Evan, one of the most powerful and destructive storms to hit Samoa and American Samoa in decades. That’s the report of Elder F. Michael Watson of the...
Church Leader Visit Lifts Spirits After Cyclone
"God knows your circumstances and your faith," Elder F. Michael Watson this week reassured Samoans impacted by a recent, devastating cyclone. Elder Watson, of the First Quorum of the Seventy and Pacific Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visited Samoa this past...
A look at Newtown victim Emilie Parker
MR says: A beautiful rememberance: "You could see the Savior through her.” Emilie Parker was a choice little girl with bright blue eyes and a happy face that carved lasting impressions on folks of all ages. Ogden Utah Rock Cliff Stake President David Christiansen remembers instantly recognizing divine...
Watch: Alex Boye films tribute video for Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims
MR says: 100% of the proceeds from this song go to the Emilie Parker Family fund, which benefits the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Alex Boye had received the music for his latest song a year ago. He recorded it a month ago. But on Dec. 14, the project became a tribute. After learning of...
Child Safety During Disasters
Disasters can cause panic, fear, and greatly traumatize those involved. Preparation for these conditions ahead of time can minimize the stress of the event, and promote safety for you and your children. Get some easy and valuable tips that will give you and your children peace of mind. Whether a...
A blue Ogden turns pink as Emilie is laid to rest
MR says: May her family continue to find peace after laying her to rest. The shoulders that once carried his daughter high in the air slumped deep at the podium — the weight of despair too heavy a load for them to bear. Robbie Parker took a few moments to compose himself. A crowd of about 800, sniffling...
At memorial, Emilie’s dad laments loss, thanks community
MR says: This sounds like it was a touching and beautiful memorial. Robbie Parker stood in the middle of the high school where hemet his future bride, a few miles from the small house where the couple started a family and an eternity from the life he knew just seven days ago. It took him a few seconds to...
Returning Home After a Disaster
If you think evacuating from your home would be difficult, how would you feel about returning to your home after the emergency? Would you know what safety precautions to take? How would you deal with the emotional trauma of seeing your home after the disaster if your house was damaged or even destroyed?
Remember: Check Your Emergency Kit
Many people buy emergency supplies for their family but then neglect to make sure they stay in usable condition. Follow this quick-check list to make sure your most basic of emergency items - the emergency kit - is in working order. Bruce Barton, a well-known writer, once said, “When I think of...
Emergency Preparedness at Work and School
Many emergencies happen while you are away from home. Use these guidelines and away-from-home supply lists to prepare yourself and your family no matter where you may be. Natural disasters and emergencies may not normally occur while you are at home where your emergency supplies and food...
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