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Press Release: Disaster Team Provides Canteen for Hazard Spill

March 3, 2011

Disaster Team Provides Canteen for Hazard Spill
Continuing Clean Up of Ethanol Spill Request Nutritional Support for First Responders

March 2, 2011 – LITTLE ROCK – A Red Cross canteen was requested to provide beverages and snacks for first responders and hazmat teams working since last night until this afternoon to clean up a spill of approximately 300 gallons of ethanol.

According to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management the ethanol leaked Tuesday night as a result of a faulty valve as a railroad tank car was being unloaded in the Union Pacific railroad yard near East Roosevelt and Buckeye in North Little Rock.

While traffic was rerouted, no injuries were reported and no evacuations were necessary.

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Photos: News Years Eve Tornado in Mississippi, Red Cross Aid

January 1, 2011

See entire “New Years Eve Pearl Tornado” set by Mississippi Capital River Chapter on Flickr >>

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Photos: New Years Eve Tornado in Arkansas

January 1, 2011

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Press Release: Arkansas Disaster Teams Respond to New Year’s Eve Tornado

January 1, 2011

Arkansas Disaster Teams Respond to New Year’s Eve Tornado
Early Morning Storms Kill Four, Leaves Path of Destruction

December 31, 2010 – LITTLE ROCK – American Red Cross Disaster Teams are providing care to residents recovering from a rare New Year’s Eve tornado that hit the tiny community of Cincinnati this morning in western Washington County close to the Oklahoma border. Three residents are confirmed dead, with several others hospitalized with injuries.

The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened a reception and feeding center at the following location:

United Methodist Church
Highway 59, Cincinnati

Mobile feeding units are in the damaged area providing snacks and beverages. The Southern Baptist Disaster Teams will cook for additional feeding at the church as well as for the Red Cross feeding truck.

Red Cross mental health workers are also making visits to affected families to check on the emotional well being. Damage assessment is in progress.

Stay in touch with local response on Twitter @ArkRedCross, @RedCrossNWA and on Facebook.

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Disaster Alert: Wildfire in Arkansas

October 11, 2010

Disaster Alert

Arkansas – A wildfire in Saline County burned over 100 acres and caused the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Sunday.

The ARC of Greater Arkansas Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team, dispatched an ERV, opened a shelter and provided assistance as needed for the evacuees. The shelter closed hours later.

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Photos: Arkansas Floods

June 13, 2010

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Disaster Alert: Flooding in Arkansas

June 11, 2010

Disaster Alert

Arkansas – Overnight flooding in a camp ground in Norman, near Little Rock, has caused fatalities and missing persons. CNN reports at least 16 deaths, with many more people possibly trapped in the area.

Snacks and beverages from the Red Cross Hot Springs and Arkadelphia chapters are being provided. An Emergency Response Vehicle will be sent with meals, water and blankets.

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Video: Spring Floods and Tornadoes

May 12, 2010

Check out the latest update on how we are serving communities affected by severe floods and tornadoes in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

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Photos: Arkansas Tornadoes

May 9, 2010

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Video: Assisting the Southern States

May 7, 2010

Many states across the southern U.S. have suffered damage brought on by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Check out how your Red Cross is helping those affected – by the numbers.