Disaster Alert
Louisiana – A severe storm system throughout the region caused a tornado to touch down damaging homes and affecting dozens of others in Bossier Parrish Thursday night. The Northwest Louisiana Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened a shelter, staffed the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC); and partnered with a local vendor to provide food and drinks. The Central Louisiana Chapter provided individual assistance to those affected in the area.
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Disaster Alert
Texas – Heavy rainfall caused flooding in the eastern portion of the state that prompted the evacuation of residents in the affected area. The Orange County Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened a shelter, and staffed the county Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
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Colorado – A winter storm brought heavy snowfall in Morgan County closing major roadways and downing power lines on Thursday night. The Centennial Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened a shelter, and provided food and water for stranded travelers and affected residents.
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On September 29, 2009 a tsunami swept across the island of American Samoa after a powerful earthquake hit the South Pacific. Soon after, the American Red Cross conducted relief efforts on the island. Red Cross workers and volunteers began aid immediately. Food and supplies were sent to the island. Hotshot teams were in the field disbursing food, water, pillows, linen, rakes, shovels, baby formula, and diapers. Red Cross partnered with the local government and helped set up yurts to shelter families. Health Services worked with families to assist with funeral expenses; and Disaster Mental Health and Spiritual Care teams were there to lend emotional support. Client casework teams are currently working with victims to help plan the recovery process. Training of local staff continues so the island will be prepared for future disasters.
Updated Stats:
• Supplies distributed (like Clean up kits): 84,714
• Snacks served: 39,783
• Mental Health Consultations: 3,637
• Health Services Consultations: 1,593
• Red Cross workers involved: 381
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Disaster Alert
Michigan – A small plane experienced mechanical problems while trying to depart from the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport yesterday. The American Red Cross of Greater Kalamazoo Area sent a Disaster Action Team (DAT) and provided food and water to the first responders. Disaster Mental Health was on standby.
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California – A wildfire in Santa Cruz County burned hundreds of acres, threatened homes and prompted the evacuation of residents in the surrounding area on Sunday. The Santa Cruz Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened an evacuation center, provided food and water to affected-area residents and placed a shelter and an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) on stand-by.
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Louisiana – A line of severe weather swept through Jefferson Davis Parrish causing a tornado that destroyed two homes and damaged over a dozen others late Thursday night. The Louisiana Capital Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), provided food, water and clean-up kits to affected residents.
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Disaster Alert
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Several large gas tanks exploded causing a fire at a gasoline storage facility in San Juan this morning prompting an evacuation of residents in the affected area. The local chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), provided bulk distribution of comfort kits (non-American Red Cross shelter), and staffed the Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
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