schools sent letters home to parents to keep them informed in the end arundel county -- and eron deanne arundel county. officials say children should remember safety techniques like yelling for help, no your contact information, and travel in groups. >> president obama declared a major disaster after a powerful earthquake caused a tsunami in samoa killing 39 people and leaving dozens of workers missing. these as some of the first images from that area. several vehicles were swamped with seawater when the tsunami waves swept over the harbor and into a nearby village. residents and business owners can apply for federal aid beginning tomorrow. >> dozens are trying to raise awareness to als and raise money. it is in support of the ravens director who was diagnosed with the debilitating disease in 2007. our reporter is at the event tonight. >> this was not only a fund- raiser but a celebration honoring the man who encourages ravens players and many others. he can no longer walk or move his arms. baltimore ravens director of player development survives on a wheelchair for my mobility. als has