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American Red Cross

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The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers. It provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

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Service to the Armed ForcesBoth active duty and community-based military can count on the Red Cross to provide emergency communications that link them with their families back home, access to financial assistance from the military aid societies, counseling, referral to community resources and assistance to veterans. Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) personnel form a global network in more than 700 U.S. chapters, 58 military installations worldwide and in forward deployed locations in Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Health & Safety Services For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. From first aid, CPR and bloodborne pathogens training to swimming and lifeguarding, HIV/AIDS education and Babysitter's Training, American Red Cross Preparedness programs help people lead safer and healthier lives. The Red Cross constantly strives to respond to the preparedness concerns of Americans at home, in school and in the workplace. Today's innovative programs also include teaching lay persons and professionals how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Last year, nearly 11 million people enrolled in American Red Cross health and safety courses." You can help the Red Cross save lives. Become a health and safety instructor or authorized provider, or take a course from your local chapter.
Blood ServicesEvery two seconds someone in America needs blood. The Red Cross serves as the bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year. The American Red Cross serves over 3,000 hospitals around the United States. We deliver a wide range of high quality blood products and blood donor and patient testing services. We bring expertise in transfusion medicine and dedication to meeting our customers' needs.
International ServicesThe American Red Cross helps vulnerable people around the world to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies, and life-threatening health conditions. The American Red Cross accomplishes this goal by working within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement-the world’s largest humanitarian network with more than 180 Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies and more than 100 million volunteers. In all our work, we abide by the seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
PreparednessBeing prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your community. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services – water, gas, electricity or telephones – were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. The best way to make you and your family safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes. We encourage you to: * Get a Kit * Make a Plan * Be Informed
Disaster ServicesEach year, the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 70,000 disasters, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters. Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and health and mental health services to address basic human needs. The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources.
Volunteer ServicesThe American Red Cross helps people in emergencies every day. Whether its half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood, Our vital work is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand.
Holiday Mail for HeroesFriday, November 20, 2009 - Monday, December 07, 2009Holiday Mail for Heroes iis an opportunity to share joy and thanks with our service members throughout the holiday season by way of a greeting card. Holiday cards will be collected through a unique P.O. Box address from Monday, November 2 through Monday, December 7. Cards from across the nation must be sent to this address: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

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Donate Blood to Help Victims of DisasterTuesday, September 23, 2008 - Thursday, December 31, 2009Recently, Congressman John Culbertson (TX-7) held sponsored a blood drive to draw attention to the need for blood donation. Contact your local Red Cross chapter to ask how you can make a donation to benefit victims of disasters like Hurricane Ike.

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People affected by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav Need Your HelpThe American Red Cross is launching a national fundraising campaign to raise an initial $100 million to fill a Disaster Relief Fund depleted after an active year of disasters. You can help by donating just $5. Text the word "GIVE" to 24357 (2HELP). The response to Hurricane Gustav will cost between $40 and $70 million and the response to Hurricane Ike could be well above that figure.
Donate to the Disaster Relief FundThe American Red Cross recently launched an appeal for its Disaster Relief Fund, which has been depleted by sustained response to recent high-profile disasters like Hurricane Ike. Visit the linked article for information on the amazing work Red Cross staffers and volunteers have done so far in affected communities. To donate, call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org.
Red Cross Social Media Roadblock for DisastersThe American Red Cross is asking everyone who has a blog, Twitter account, Facebook profile, and other online presence to display support for the victims of Hurricanes Gustav, Ike and hundreds of other disasters tomorrow with the goal of raising awareness and funds to provide relief. The Red Cross is currently supporting thousands of evacuees across the Gulf States affected by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, as it responds to thousands of disasters across the country every day, from home fires to tornadoes.
Donate to the Red Cross through Coinstar entersAmericans can help the Red Cross provide disaster relief to those affected by Hurricane Ike by donating their coins at Coinstar Centers at their local grocery stores or other retail outlets. Simply select the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund or type in the code 7000.
There Must Be Something in the WaterThe American Red Cross trains Olympic athletes.
Red Cross Lifeguards Oversee Olympic TrialsWatching them glide through the water at record speeds cheered on by thousands of adoring fans, one would probably never think that an Olympian may need assistance in the pool. But that has always been the role of the Red Cross: to help when the unthinkable strikes.
Dog Days of SummerAs we enter the final leg of summer, many Americans will be flocking to the beach for vacations of fun and sun. Others might choose to save money on gas and host a picnic in their own backyard. However we spend our summer days, pets are often included in the trips and festivities. In an effort to promote pet safety, the Red Cross has launched the Dog Days of summer campaign, urging pet owners to learn how to prevent and treat heat stroke in dogs, especially during the hot summer months.
Tropical Storm Fay and the Red Cross on TwitterWe thought you might enjoy the Twitter interaction that happened yesterday between 2 of our Florida based Red Cross Public Affairs team members as they readied for and weathered Fay. Fay has been a swervy and unpredictable storm. We were expecting to be reporting from Tampa (where our Justinator is located) but ended up focusing more on the Palm Beach area (where our infodude is located). Read how events unfolded
Social Media Tools You Can Use to Help Disaster VictimsLooking for a way to help victims of disasters like Hurricane Ike? You readers who are active online yourselves have a lot to offer! Here are some easy to share tools you can use to assist those affected by these storms through the Red Cross.
Be Safe in Wake of Hurricane IkeIn those areas where residents are allowed to return home, safety is a primary concern. The American Red Cross encourages residents to follow all public safety and law enforcement directives. Visit the following link for expanded tips: *Listen to the authorities *Take basic supplies *Perimeter check *Structural damage check *Air out *Check for gas *Electricity *Sewer and water
Coping with Hurricane IkeDisasters can bring about significant stress. This is especially true if you have experienced a previous disaster. The good news is that many people have experience coping with stressful life events and are naturally resilient-meaning we are designed to “bounce back” from difficult times. In the days following a disaster, it is common for you, your family and friends to experience a variety of reactions. Feelings of exhaustion, worry, and anger can surface, especially if you’ve had to leave your home or have had to contend with the frustrations of having no electricity, have had to clean up disaster debris, or have had to wait in long lines for disaster assistance... Here is some information on how to recognize your current feelings and tips for taking care of the emotional health of you, your family and friends.
Map of Hurricane Ike Shelter LocationsGoogle Map of Shelters housing Hurricane Ike evacuees. Updated every 15 minutes. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Hurricanes of 2008, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. You can log-on to www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) to make a donation. You can also use your cell phone to donate $5 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by text messaging they keyword "GIVE" to "2HELP" (24357). You can send multiple donations depending on your carrier. Contributions will appear on monthly bills or be debited from a pre-paid account balance. All applicable text rates apply.
Ever Wonder what Red Cross Feeds Hurricane Ike Evacuees?Click through the link to view a 2 minute video describing the "shelf stable meal" the Red Cross serves to people in shelters and distributes through our Emergency Response Vehicles. The Red Cross has over 1 million of these meals in the Hurricane Ike affected area. Video: http://hurricaneike.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/video-what-is-a-ready-to-eat-meal/ Donate: www.redcross.org 1-800-REDCROSS or text the word "GIVE" to 24357 to donate $5 to the Disaster Relief Fund.
How To: Become a Red Cross VolunteerStep by step guide to joining thousands of other Americans at the ready to respond to disasters both locally and nationally.

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National Day of GivingThe Red Cross will be in your neighborhood on December 13, asking for your generous contributions to help us reach our $100 million goal to replenish the Disaster Relief Fund. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Check out ways to get involved below and start spreading the word about this exciting day!
Home Fires Every year, the Red Cross responds to tens of thousands of home fires. These are silent disasters. This map shows details the home fires each of our chapters responded to between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. The total number of house fires this year = 63,111 We respond to an average of 64,000 home fires each year.
Gifts that Save the DayIn this season of hope—when you want your gifts to really matter—there’s one gift you can always count on to save the day. When the next disaster strikes. When a neighbor’s house burns down. If someone needs lifesaving blood. Or the comfort of a helping hand. Hope. It’s the gift you give today to the American Red Cross. Visit redcross.org. And give the gift that saves the day.
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