Disaster Alert
California – A wildfire in Kern County burned over 1,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of residents within the affected area on Tuesday. The Kern Chapter deployed Disaster ActionTeam (DAT), opened a shelter and
partnered with another organization toprovide canteen services for the evacuees. The shelter closed hours later after
evacuation orders lifted.
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Disaster Alert
South Carolina – A substation exploded in Oconee County and left thousands of local residents without power on Monday. Oconee County Chapter and Upstate South Carolina Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team, opened a shelter and provided canteening to affected-area residents and emergency responders.
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This story was written by Red Cross worker Janice Osborne.
The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters, one of the nation’s leading state broadcast associations, asked all of their stations to sign-on to a Media Day for the American Red Cross. At least 75 stations agreed to participate in the May 12 event to focus on the efforts of the Red Cross in responding to the double-dose of storms the state received. Donations to the American Reed Cross Disaster Relief Fund were encouraged.
From Adams County to Lee County, television and radio stations across the state praised the work of the American Red Cross following the recent tornadoes and asked listeners to give what they could to the relief fund.
“We are very grateful to the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters for partnering with the Red Cross in this fundraising effort,” said Larry Bartrem, disaster fundraising officer and coordinator of the project. “The media have been extremely supportive in getting critical Red Cross information out to the public before, during and after the recent tornadoes.”
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Disaster Alert
North Carolina – An Amtrak train traveling from Raleigh to Charlotte crashed in Alamance County on Thursday. Multiple injuries were reported.
The ARC of the Quad Cities Area Chapter The Piedmont Carolina Chapter deployed Red Cross workers to provide canteen services to scores of emergency responders.
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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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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.
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People can send a $10 donation to help those affected by disasters across the country by texting ‘REDCROSS’ to 90999
WASHINGTON, Monday, May 3, 2010—The American Red Cross has opened more than two dozen shelters in response to a powerful weather system that generated tornadoes and caused severe flooding across the South.
As of Monday morning, the Red Cross and its partners had 28 shelters open across the South, including Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee. Tennessee was particularly hard hit, with some areas in the state receiving as much as a foot of rain, leading to numerous road closures and forcing evacuations. Nearly 1,000 Tennesseans stayed at a shelter on Sunday night.
“We’re just at the beginning of this relief operation, and until the water begins to recede we won’t know just how much damage has occurred,” said Joe Becker, senior vice president of disaster services at the Red Cross. “Right now we’re focused on providing meals and a safe place to stay, but the Red Cross will be there for the long haul to help people get back on their feet.”
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Severe thunderstorms have recently reaped havoc throughout much of the southern United States. As deadly tornadoes have touched down in Arkansas and Mississippi, the American Red Cross has responded providing food, shelter and comfort to disaster victims.
Local residents like Candie Miralrio of Albertville, AL lend a helping hand to Red Cross volunteers as they distribute relief and clean-up supplies throughout their damaged communities.
View “Tornadoes (April 2010)” set on Flickr >>
Photos courtesy of Tracey Kiest, Brigette Williams and Paige Roberts, American Red Cross.
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Red Cross activates short term text capability for the Disaster Relief Fund
In the wake of the devastation cause by recent domestic disasters, including the tornadoes and flooding in the southern US, mGive has once again donated their services, enabling the Red Cross to accept text donations for the Disaster Relief Fund.
Customers of participating wireless carriers can text REDCROSS to 9-0-9-9-9 to make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Donations will appear on customers’ monthly bills or be debited from a prepaid account balance. Message and data rates may apply. Depending on the carrier, individuals can donate two or three times per month.
$10 donation to the American Red Cross. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 90999 to STOP. Text HELP to 90999 for HELP. Full Terms and Privacy Policy: www.redcross.org/m
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Red Cross Volunteer Mary Watson comforts Lamone Watts outside the Smyrna, TN shelter after her home was affected by the Middle Tennessee Floods.
Photo by: Beth Ferguson on Sunday May 2nd at the Smyrna Towne Center Red Cross Shelter in Smyrna, TN
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