April 23, 2009
Here are some tips if you are evacuating:
- Wear protective clothing–sturdy shoes, cotton or woolen clothing, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and a handkerchief to protect your face.
- Take your pets. The American Red Cross cannot accept pets in shelters due to FDA regulations; however the Red Cross has partnered with local animal hospitals and rescue organizations to make arrangement for pets. There is limited space for evacuees’ pets at either the Murrells Inlet Veterinary Hospital at 843-651-3355 or the Saint Frances Animal Hospital at 843-249-1988.
- Take your Disaster Supplies Kit.
- Tell someone when you left and where you are going. Also, register on the Red Cross website, Safe and Well.
- Choose a route away from fire hazards. Watch for changes in the speed and direction of fire and smoke.
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March 24, 2009
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March 22, 2009
Many communities in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota are preparing for possible flooding along the Red River. The American Red Cross is in the process of pre-positioning supplies in the area including sending:
Over the next several days and weeks, the Red Cross will monitor the situation and determine the need for additional supplies and personnel.
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March 21, 2009
Preparedness Alert
Over the next several days and weeks, flooding is expected along the Red River in parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Please consult the National Weather Service or your local media outlets to learn of flood watches and warnings in your area.
Here are some actions you can take to prepare:
- Know if your home is at risk for flooding. If unsure, call your local Red Cross chapter, emergency management office, or planning and zoning department.
- Plan for your pets. Know where they can go should your family need to evacuate.
- Assemble a disaster supplies kit.
- Prepare a family disaster plan.
The majority of flood-related deaths occur in cars. Do not attempt to drive through flood waters even if they appear to be shallow.
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March 12, 2009
We urge all those who have evacuated or who expect to evacuate to register on the Red Cross Safe and Well website.
- This tool allows people in disaster-affected areas to register their well-being using several pre-scripted messages. Family and friends can then log on and search for registered individuals to learn of their whereabouts and safety. People without access to a computer or without electricity or connectivity can call the Red Cross (1-800-REDCROSS) for help registering, or contact a loved one to register on their behalf.
- Please note that the Safe and Well site safeguards the privacy of the disaster victim. Although these messages will be viewable by friends or family members who conduct a successful search, the site does not reveal a specific location or contact information.
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March 3, 2009
The Greensboro Chapter of the American Red Cross, in collaboration with the City of Greensboro, Guilford County Departments of Emergency Management, Public Health and Social Services, closed the emergency shelter at Glenwood Recreation Center this morning. Glenwood Recreation Center is located at 20-10 Coliseum Boulevard in Greensboro. There were no residents at the shelter last night or this morning.
Now is the time to prepare…be Red Cross Ready by taking three simple actions to prepare for disaster and other emergencies:
1) Get a kit
2) Make a plan and
3) Be informed
Preparing for disasters ahead of time helps people stay safer and empowers them to be better able to respond to disasters and other life-threatening emergencies. The Red Cross is here to help ensure that getting better prepared is a resolution you can keep.
A free online education module is available at www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady to guide users through the three preparedness actions. The ten minute presentation, which is available in English and Spanish, includes a downloadable disaster supplies kit checklist and emergency contact card.
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March 2, 2009
Disaster Alert
Alabama - Several tornadoes touched down on Saturday and damaged several homes, turned over vehicles, and caused power outages and flooding throughout the south-central portion of the state. The affected areas were affected by snow storms on Sunday.
The chapters opened a warming site for affected area residents to warm up and eat snacks. They also provided mobile feeding, going door to door offering food to residents.
Chapters Responding:
Stay Safe, be informed:
Tornado safety checklist
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March 1, 2009
Weather Warnings Map from the National Weather Service
A major weather front is expected along the east coast over the next 36 hours. According to the National Weather Service:
A major winter storm is expected along the Interstate 95 corridor from the Carolinas to Maine through Monday. Heavy snow is expected to arrive in the Washington DC area by mid to late Sunday afternoon. Snowfall could accumulate from 7 to 14 inches from DC to Boston by Monday evening. For latest forecasts and warnings for your location, please check your local Weather Forecast Office web site.
Here’s how you can prepare:
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