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The President’s Weekly Address from Colorado Springs and the Waldo Creek Fire

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President Obama speaks to the American people from Colorado, where he toured areas impacted by the devastating Waldo Canyon fire and met with first responders as well as families affected by the fires. The President thanks the brave firefighters and countless volunteers who are providing food, water, and shelter to those in need, and makes clear that his administration will continue to bring all resources available to assist efforts to combat the fires.

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How to assist Colorado wildfire victims » how to donate and help

Update Colorado wildfires: Waldo Canyon Fire, High Park Fire — President Obama to visit Colorado today

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VOA News: “President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration for (the western U.S. state of) Colorado, where he will travel Friday to survey the damage caused by a massive wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least one person.

“Authorities say 346 homes have been destroyed since Tuesday, when the Waldo Canyon fire suddenly began raging out of control, forcing about 36,000 people in Colorado Springs, the state’s second largest city, to evacuate their homes.  The city’s police chief told reporters Thursday that a body had been found in the debris of a burned out home where two people had been reported missing.

“Obama’s declaration makes federal disaster funds available to to assist people affected by the Waldo Canyon fire and another massive wildfire in northern Colorado that destroyed 257 homes and killed one woman earlier this month.”

CNN: Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach said he welcomed the president’s visit. “I really appreciate the president coming here … if nothing more than just to reassure us that this a focus at a national level, that there are people all over this country who are concerned for our citizens and those who have lost their homes. And I do plan to ask for cash.”

via: @denverpost PHOTOS: Before and after views of neighborhoods burned by the‪ #WaldoCanyonFire‬: http://dpo.st/KG1K7j  by @CharlesMinshew

Current stats from Inciweb:

HIGH PARK FIRE: (7:00 PM MT)

TOTAL PERSONNEL 1,125  
SIZE 87,284 acres
PERCENT CONTAINED 85%
homes lost 257
COST TO DATE $36.4 million

WALDO CANYON FIRE: (9:00 PM MT)

TOTAL PERSONNEL 1,118   
SIZE 16,750 acres
PERCENT CONTAINED 15%
homes lost 347
COST TO DATE $5.2 million

OTHER WILDFIRES in Colorado: 

Colorado wildfires: Updates on Flagstaff, High Park, Park Ridge and Eby Creek fires – The residents of the 28 homes evacuated west of Boulder due to the Flagstaff fire were allowed to return to their homes Thursday as crews continued to fight the blaze.

How to assist Colorado wildfire victims, HOW TO DONATE AND HELP

Photo below: via 28storms.com – Colorado Springs fire visible from space

Wildfires in Colorado — High Park Fire, Waldo Canyon Fire, and six more: How you can help

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denverpost: How to help the victims of Colorado’s wildfires

As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012, the High Park fire near Fort Collins has burned 83,205 acres and 248 homes, and is 45% contained; the Weber fire has burned 8,300 acres and is 0% contained; the Waldo Canyon fire has consumed 5,168 acres and is 5% contained; and the Last Chance fire, now 100% contained, burned 38,400 acres and destroyed 11 structures in one day. Other fires are burning in Colorado including the State Line fire and the Little Sand fire.

If you want to help the victims of these fires, we’ve compiled this list of the best places to direct help and donations.

Wildfires in Colorado: The Waldo Canyon fire burns an entire neighborhood of Colorado Springs
The Waldo Canyon fire burns an entire neighborhood near the foothills of Colorado Springs. Colorado has endured nearly a week of 100-plus-degree days and low humidity creating a devastating formula for volatile wildfires across the state. (Photograph: Helen H Richardson/AP — Guardian)

How you can help Japan

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Salon has compiled a list of charities leading relief efforts and the information on each that you’ll need. Here’s a summary:

  • Apple
  • American Red Cross
  • Lady Gaga
  • Facebook’s Farmville
  • Save the Children
  • Doctors Without Borders
  • International Medical Corps
  • Salvation Army
  • AmeriCares

Go to Salon for all the details.

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How you can help – and avoid donation fraud (CSM):

  • Text “redcross” to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross.
  • Text “japan” or “quake” to 80888 to donate $10 to the Salvation Army.
  • Text “4japan” to 20222 to send a $10 donation to the humanitarian group World Vision.

The charges will appear on your cell phone bill.

How people can help Japanese earthquake recovery (WaPo)
How to help the victims of the Japan earthquake (USATODAY)

Google Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake