REPORT: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MUST IMPROVE RADIOLOGICALEVACUATION PLANNING FOR TURKEY POINT Most jurisdictions are not planning and do not possessemergency evacuation plans for the Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station. For Immediate… Read More
Press ReleasesREPORT: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MUST IMPROVE RADIOLOGICAL EVACUATION PLANNING FOR INDIAN POINT New report claims most jurisdictions are not planning and do not possess emergency evacuation plans for the Indian Point Energy Center.… Read More
Press ReleasesContact: Ben Smilowitz: 202-556-3023 Ben@DisasterAccountability.org PLEASE DISTRIBUTE: DISASTER ACCOUNTABILITY HOTLINE ACCEPTING ISAAC-RELATED CALLS: 866-9-TIP-DAP (866-984-7327) REPORT ANY GAPS IN ISAAC PREP & RESPONSE For Immediate Release: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE: Disaster Accountability… Read More
Press ReleasesContact: Ben Smilowitz cell: 314-761-7631 ben@disasteraccountability.org For Immediate Release: Open Community Forum on Connecticut Power Disaster Planned for Thursday in West Hartford Solutions! How can we strengthen our communities, towns… Read More
Press ReleasesContact: U.S. SMS/VOICEMAIL: 202-556-3023 Haiti Phone: 509-3418-4513 Email: ben@disasteraccountability.org Background: Accountability is a major component of stories on the earthquake’s anniversary. Last week, Disaster Accountability Project released a report on… Read More
Press ReleasesSaturday/Sunday Eve: Informational Sessions for Journalists on Accountability Issues Surrounding Earthquake Anniversary What: Two Informal question and answer sessions for journalists about outstanding questions re: accountability and transparency issues surrounding… Read More
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2011 updated January 7, 2011 Contact: Ben Smilowitz, 01-202-556-3023 ben@disasteraccountability.org *Ben is in Haiti until January 13* Disaster Accountability Project Releases One Year Report On… Read More
Press ReleasesNovember 19, 2010 Contact: Ben Smilowitz, 202-556-3023 ben@disasteraccountability.org For Immediate Release: With Cholera Outbreak, Major Aid Organizations Failed Haiti says Disaster Relief Watchdog Disaster Accountability Project Launches Petition Targeting Major… Read More
Press ReleasesJuly 12, 2010 Contact: Ben Smilowitz – (202) 556-3023 ben@disasteraccountability.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Disaster Accountability Project Releases Report On The Transparency of Relief Organizations Responding to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake… Read More
Press ReleasesApril 5, 2010 Contact: Ben Smilowitz, 202-556-3023 ben@disasteraccountability.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DISASTER WATCHDOG DEMANDS IMMEDIATE IDENTIFICATION AND RELEASE OF ALL WRONGLY DETAINED HAITI EARTHQUAKE EVACUEES Detentions “Shock Conscience” – Calls… Read More
Press ReleasesFebruary 2, 2010 Contact: Ben Smilowitz, 202-556-3023 ben@disasteraccountability.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ReliefOversight.org site launches beta version as aid groups raise millions for Haiti quake Independent, public-driven site monitors capacity and… Read More
Press ReleasesOctober 2, 2009 Contact: Ben Smilowitz, 314-761-7631 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Disaster Accountability Project wins $1000 in Social Media Competition Watchdog received hundreds of comments about importance of Disaster Accountability The… Read More
Press ReleasesAugust 28, 2009 Contact: Ben Smilowitz, 314-761-7631 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On Fourth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, FEMA Watchdog Warns Of Katrina Repeat Still Unresolved: Disaster Housing, Mass Care, Disability, Communications,… Read More
Press ReleasesAugust 28, 2009 Contact: Ben Smilowitz, 314-761-7631 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On Fourth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, FEMA Watchdog Warns Of Katrina Repeat Still Unresolved: Disaster Housing, Mass Care, Disability, Communications,… Read More
Press ReleasesAugust 25, 2009 Contact: Ben Smilowitz, 314-761-7631 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC / New Orleans, LA U.S. Office of Special Counsel Report: Post-Katrina Pumps Unreliable Disaster Accountability Project Demands Senate… Read More
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