Disaster Alert
Alaska – Wildfires in Southeast Fairbanks County prompted the evacuation of hundreds of residents in the affected area. Approximately 2,000 acres has burned.
The American Red Cross of Alaska chapter deployed Disaster Action Team, opened a shelter and provided Mass Care for evacuees.
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The following information shows our total service delivery across Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Oklahoma since the beginning of the severe weather events in April:
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Disaster Alert
Alaska – A wildfire near Tok, is threatening about 200 residents in Tanacross and about 15 homes in the Eagle subdivision. The state has recommended that residents evacuate.
The American Red Cross of Alaska chapter currently has a shelter on standby and may possibly house up to 60 residents. The Chapter will follow up with the Disaster Operations Center on continued response actions.
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Disaster Alert
Illinois – Heavy rain in Springfield caused flooding which stranded commuters and flooded basements throughout the city.
The Illinois Capital Area Chapter opened a shelter for the victims. The Chapter will contact the Disaster Operations Center with more information.
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The Emergency Response Vehicles (the vehicles that look like ambulances) are often the Red Cross’ front line representation in disaster stricken areas. They bring hot meals, smiling faces, and a shoulder to cry on to the victims of disaster as they begin the recovery process.
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Disaster Alert
South Dakota – Severe storms caused wind damage to homes and affected residents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Shannon County, SD on Monday.
The Black Hills Area Chapter provided immediate disaster assistance to two families. Tribal Law Enforcement, in partnership with the chapter, is completing Disaster Assessment. Additional services will be provided as requested.
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Kenneth worked multiple shifts in community shelters near Memphis. Kenneths experience as Chaplain for the Memphis Fire Department, years as a Red Cross disaster responder and caring heart perfectly qualified him to provide emotional and spiritual care to people staying in Red Cross shelters in the Mid-South area. Kenneth respects all faith traditions as well as the absence of a tradition in his work for the Red Cross. He knows loss is a universal.
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Disaster Alert
California – A wildland fire in Riverside County has burned over 800 acres since Thursday. Hundreds of firefighters are responding to the event.
The Riverside County Chapter placed Sheltering Teams on alert, put a shelter on stand-by and communicated with county fire officials.
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The following information shows our total service delivery across Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Oklahoma since the beginning of the severe weather events in April:
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