Red Cross Disaster Preparation News

Governor, Red Cross warns of flooding - Seattle Post Intelligencer


Governor, Red Cross warns of flooding
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 47 minutes ago
"If a flood watch is issued, move your furniture and valuables to higher floors of your home," said Carol Dunn an American Red Cross community disaster ...

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Foundation awards $1.625 million to local Red Cross - San Diego Union Tribune


Foundation awards $1.625 million to local Red Cross
San Diego Union Tribune, CA - 4 hours ago
Under the initiative, the Red Cross will pre-position emergency supplies, upgrade response technology and continue to train hundreds of additional disaster ...
REGION: Red Cross gets $1.6M for new initiatives North County Times
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American Red Cross Responds to Local Disasters During Holidays - Imperial Valley News


American Red Cross Responds to Local Disasters During Holidays
Imperial Valley News, CA - Jan 4, 2009
Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross ...

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Succour from Cold for Jos Victims - THISDAY


Succour from Cold for Jos Victims
THISDAY, Nigeria - 4 hours ago
But with the assistance of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Oyebode said there were able to achieve their mission of distributing the stuffs to the people. ...

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Commentary: Creating a culture of disaster preparedness - McClatchy Washington Bureau


Commentary: Creating a culture of disaster preparedness
McClatchy Washington Bureau, DC - Jan 5, 2009
In the wake of such storms, nonprofits like the American Red Cross and their local affiliates and counterparts pre-positioned food, supplies, and volunteers ...

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American Red Cross Urges Preparedness for 'Deceptive Killers' - Battle Creek Enquirer


American Red Cross Urges Preparedness for 'Deceptive Killers'
Battle Creek Enquirer, MI - Jan 2, 2009
Hazardous Winter Travel: The American Red Cross strongly urges everyone to monitor weather reports and follow the directions of local authorities. ...

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Red Cross, local govts strengthen emergency preparedness - Business Mirror


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Red Cross, local govts strengthen emergency preparedness
Business Mirror, Philippines - Dec 29, 2008
Gordon asked the Red Cross volunteers. “Red Cross 143 is the answer. With the first sign of an impending disaster, all you have to do is blow a whistle,” ...
PNRC needs blood Philippine Star
Blood donations for firecracker victims encouraged GMA news.tv
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China: Annual Appeal No. MAACN001 Programme Update No. 2 - ReliefWeb (press release)


China: Annual Appeal No. MAACN001 Programme Update No. 2
ReliefWeb (press release), Switzerland - 16 hours ago
The International Federation has continued to support the relief and recovery efforts of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) by coordinating international ...

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Red Cross Volunteers Return From Assisting Northeast Ice Storms ... - Jakson Time


Red Cross Volunteers Return From Assisting Northeast Ice Storms ...
Jakson Time, NJ - Jan 2, 2009
The American Red Cross opened numerous shelters throughout Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont, as residents were left without ...

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COLUMN: Marathon County Red Cross raises money to replenish fund - Wausau Daily Herald


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COLUMN: Marathon County Red Cross raises money to replenish fund
Wausau Daily Herald, WI - Dec 30, 2008
The Marathon County Red Cross also provides community disaster and emergency preparedness education, along with fire prevention presentations to schools, ...
Are your pets ‘Red Cross ready’ for emergencies? Greenwich Post
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