Photos: Red Cross Responds in Mississippi
May 5, 2011
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Photos: Alabama Disaster Relief Special Guests
May 4, 2011
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Photos: North Carolina Tornadoes UPDATE
April 21, 2011
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Fast Facts: 2011 Spring Storms
April 21, 2011
In the past two weeks the American Red Cross has:
- Provided over 1,400 overnight stays in over 35 shelters
- Distributed over 3,700 bulk items
- Served over 63,000 meals and snacks
- Deployed over 50 Emergency Response Vehicles to affected communities
- Recruited and deployed over 1,000 American Red Crossers to support the operations in North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama
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Disaster Alerts: American Red Cross Client Casework Begins in Mississippi
April 20, 2011Disaster Alert
MISSISSIPPI -Teams of Red Cross caseworkers are canvassing the tornado-damaged neighborhoods across Mississippi. The caseworkers meet with the affected families to assist with their storm-caused needs.
Client casework involves gathering information from clients to determine how to best help the families move forward after experiencing this disaster. The teams will be in the affected areas over the next several days.
If the Red Cross can be of assistance, please call one of the phone numbers below:
Kemper County: 601-485-5151
Greene County: 601-582-8151
Hinds County – 601-353-5442
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Story: Winds of change leave Texans on pins and needles
April 20, 2011Story and photos by Anita Foster
Texans are resilient people, but even they are reeling from a series of wildfires that have destroyed more than 150 homes, scorched at least 1 million acres and claimed the life of a volunteer firefighter in Eastland County. And they know that the fires are not close to being contained—and there’s not a drop of rain in the forecast.
Each day brings with it its own set of challenges. Just yesterday, our American Red Cross team was in a small town near Palo Pinto, Texas. We could see the fire burning on the other side of the hill. We knew it was close. Firefighters and state troopers patrolled the streets alerting residents that they had one hour to pack up and get out because the fire was coming right at them. The residents were told to take the things that really mattered to them because they wouldn’t likely have a home upon their return.
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Story: Collaboration Between Agencies Brings Comfort to Community
April 4, 2011Photos and story by Tammie Pech, American Red Cross – Siouxland Area Chapter
As water in the Red River basin rises again this spring, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are working together to support residents of Minnesota and North Dakota who are dealing with the threat of floods. Collaboration between agencies is an essential way of doing business in this flood-prone area.
Maryjo Peterson, Emergency Services Director for the American Red Cross said, “We often work together on house fires and other local emergencies all year long, so it is easy to work together when a large disaster strikes.”
Steve Carbno, Disaster Services Coordinator for the Salvation Army commented, “I have a great appreciation of how diverse the American Red Cross is before and during a disaster.”
“There is enough work to go around and no one gains from competition, it is much easier to have a partner like the American Red Cross working shoulder-to-shoulder with you. The service provided to the community is enhanced because we don’t waste energy on duplicate services,” Carbno said. “It provides a sense of security to the community to see agencies working together to provide services. When we are tasked beyond our means, it is great to know we can step in to help each other.”
With over four million sandbags filled by volunteers in the Fargo-Moorhead area since February 14th, the American Red Cross and Salvation Army have been taking turns mobilizing disaster volunteers to provide meals, snacks, and water.
The American Red Cross has supported residents and volunteers by providing more than 157,000 meals and snacks to date. Next week, sandbag brigades will be built in several locations along the Red River basin. The Red Cross will continue to work with the Salvation Army and provide food, water, and snacks to volunteers while they help protect their communities.
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Press Release: Red Cross Continues to Assist After Florida Tornadoes
April 4, 2011
Red Cross Continues to Assist After Florida Tornadoes
Central Florida, April 3, 2011 – American Red Cross volunteers canvassed areas throughout three counties today to survey damage and offer assistance to people affected by the March 31 storms that produced nine tornadoes.
To date, throughout Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams found:
- 9 homes destroyed
- 65 homes with major damage
- 67 homes with minor damage
- 129 homes affected
- 85 homes inaccessible
Twenty-six client assistance cases have been opened.
The Interbay area of Tampa still has neighborhoods that are completely inaccessible to Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams. Safety factors are an issue as power companies are working to replace poles and restore power to the area. An estimated 85 homes are in the area, an unknown number of which may be damaged or residents otherwise affected. Teams plan on again attempting to gain access on Monday morning to assess the damage and residents’ needs.
Volunteers in Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV’s), chapter vans and some on foot, met with residents in three Pinellas mobile home parks today giving out water, snacks, sandwiches and providing emergency assistance to everyone in need.
Neighbors helping neighbors seems to have become the motto of communities across the bay. The Progress Village area in Hillsborough County and Four Seasons Estates in Pinellas County are the shining examples of humanitarian kindness and generosity. Many have opened their homes to neighbors who have been forced out by the destruction of the storms. Children continue to help elderly neighbors. Teenagers are clearing fallen trees and a neighbor down the street is preparing sandwiches.
To date, Red Cross has provided:
- Snacks: 2,207
- Meals: 1,446
- Clean up kits: 30
Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams and Client Caseworkers will again be out in the community tomorrow. Anyone needing assistance should call 1-877-741-1444.
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Photo: North Carolina Plane Crash
April 1, 2011From Melanie McDonough, Director of Public Support at the Greensboro Chapter of the American Red Cross:
The Heart of Carolina Region of the American Red Cross continues to provide meals, snacks and comfort to those affected by the plane crash in a neighborhood of High Point, NC. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy.
Red Cross mental health volunteers were on the scene after the accident to counsel families and respond to their needs. Red Cross trained volunteers have been on the scene around the clock and a hot meal is always on the menu for first responders and community partners.
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Press Release: American Red Cross Funds Critical Medical Care in Haiti
October 6, 2010
American Red Cross Funds Critical Medical Care in Haiti
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 – The American Red Cross has committed $2.76 million to underwrite operating expenses at Hospital Bernard Mevs Project Medishare Critical Care Trauma and Rehabilitation Program in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, allowing the facility to remain open until the middle of next year.
The hospital operates 24/7 for the general public, providing the only critical care and trauma services for all of Haiti. Funding from this agreement will support essential medical services, including operating expenses, payroll and administrative fees.
“After the catastrophic earthquake in January, we treated tens of thousands of Haitians; and continue today to treat as many critically ill and injured patients as any major metropolitan medical center in the United States,” said Dr. Barth Green, the Co-Founder and President of Project Medishare. “Thanks to the American Red Cross and their generous support, we are now able to continue to provide this crucial medical safety net for the people of Haiti.”
The Hospital Bernard Mevs Project Medishare employs 160 Haitian staff members of which approximately 147 are healthcare professionals. They are joined by more than a dozen full time international staff providing specialized services, including an on-the-job mentoring program.
This one-of-a-kind facility in Haiti offers critical care treatment for adults and children in well-equipped intensive care units and operating rooms supported by a modern medical laboratory and a well-supplied pharmacy as well as advanced imaging technology.
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