Video: Earthquake in Chile Update #1
February 27, 2010
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Tsunami Warning in Hawaii: Register on Safe and Well
February 27, 2010A Tsunami warning is in effect for Hawaii. Expected landfall is about 11am local time (4pm ET).
You can follow the Hawaii Red Cross chapter on Twitter: http://twitter.com/hawaiiredcross
Registering with the Safe and Well Web site is an easy way to notify loved ones of your well-being during a tsunami evacuation (US only)
- If you have time before you evacuate, call someone and ask them to register you and your family.
- Registration can be done with the Safe and Well feature of redcross.org or by calling 866-438-4636.
- Friends and family can then search for your message on Safe and Well by using your phone number or complete address.
Chile Earthquake
For inquiries about friends and family in Chile, please try to keep calling them, monitor their social networking profiles or contact other family members who live nearby.
Telephone, internet and other communication lines are often disrupted in times of disaster.
People trying to locate U.S. citizens living or traveling in Chile should contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225.
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Chile Earthquake: Update #2
February 27, 2010For inquiries about relatives living and who have citizenship in Chile, please try to keep calling, monitor their social networking profiles or contact other family members who live nearby. Telephone, Internet and other communication lines are often disrupted in times of disaster. People trying to locate U.S. citizens living or traveling in Chile should contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225.
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Earthquake in Chile
February 27, 2010Update 11:15am
The American Red Cross has pledged an initial $50,000 from the International Response Fund to assist communities impacted by today’s earthquake in Chile. We are prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation.
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We are waking up to news of a massive earthquake in Chile.
We are working with the International Federation of Red Cross / Red Crescent to determine if and how the American Red Cross is responding.
To ask for or provide information about US citizens in Chile, contact the US State Dept at 1-888-407-4747.
The Chilean Red Cross is on Twitter. @CruzRojainforma. You can translate here: http://bit.ly/9duK6a.
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Video: A Global Red Cross Presence in Haiti
February 26, 2010
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Disaster Alert: Winter Storm in Pennsylvania
February 26, 2010Disaster Alert
Pennsylvania – Winter weather affected residents in several portions of the state on Thursday. Heavy snow is predicted across Pennsylvania on Friday.
The Berks County Chapter staffed the state Emergency Operations Center.
The Susquehanna Valley Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team and opened a shelter for dozens of affected-area residents.
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Disaster Alert: Brush Fire and Cold Weather in Florida
February 26, 2010Disaster Alert
Florida – A brush fire in Collier County burned 300 acres, damaged a home and threatened dozens of others in the affected area on Thursday. The Collier County Chapter deployed an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), placed a shelter and a Disaster Action Team (DAT) on standby, and provided canteen services for affected-area residents and emergency responders.
In a separate incident, cold weather affected the residents of Palm Beach and Martin Counties on Thursday night.
The Martin County Chapter opened a shelter for residents within the affected area.
The ARC of Greater Palm Beach Chapter deployed a DAT, opened 2 shelters and provided Mass Care for over 100 shelter residents.
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Disaster Alert: Severe Weather in New Hampshire
February 26, 2010Disaster Alert
New Hampshire – Heavy winds and rain affected several areas throughout the state resulting in downed power lines, leaving thousands without power causing both fire and flooding early this morning.
The Granite Chapter staffed the state Emergency Operations Center to support the possible Mass Care for victims of the storm.
The Great Bay Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT) and opened a shelter for fire victims.
The Greater Manchester Chapter placed a shelter on standby for flooding.
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Disaster Alert: Cold Weather in Florida
February 25, 2010Disaster Alert
Florida – Walton County was affected by very cold temperatures yesterday.
The ARC of Northwest Florida Chapter opened a shelter for the affected-area residents and the chapter provided mass care.
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Disaster Alert: Winter Storm in New York
February 25, 2010Disaster Alert
New York – Part of the state was hit by a snowstorm yesterday causing power outages in many counties. The storm is expected to continue through today.
A total of six shelters were opened by the chapters last night and provided mass care.
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