Photos: Flooding in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
April 2, 2010
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Video: Northeast Flooding
April 1, 2010Court Ogilvie from American Red Cross Disaster Services talks about flooding in New England and what the Red Cross is doing to help.
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Disaster Alert: Flooding in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine
March 31, 2010Disaster Alert
Record setting rain has closed roads and prompted evacuations, and officials are warning of more problems ahead as rivers continue to rise. Massachusetts and New Hampshire remain under a state of emergency.
The Massachusetts Bay Chapter opened two shelters and the Central Massachusetts Chapter opened one shelter with one overnight resident. DR number 343-10 was issued for this incident.
The NH Gateway chapter opened one shelter but had no overnight residents.
Chapters are in communication with their State Emergency Operations Center.
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Press Release: American Red Cross Continues Relief Efforts
March 23, 2010
American Red Cross Continues Relief Efforts
TUESDAY March 23, 2010, Mass – Since March 13th, Massachusetts has been affected by severe flooding. For the past week and a half, the state’s Red Cross chapters have been rallying volunteers from across the country to help respond to this disaster. Last week, the Red Cross opened shelters, provided supplies, and offered mental and social services to aid the recovery.
Starting last night, we have seen more rain which has once again raised water tables and flooded neighborhoods. Disaster assessment teams have been sent out to gauge what the effect may be. Volunteers have been cleaning cots and loading trucks with shelter supplies in anticipation of opening a shelter if the rains continue.
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Disaster Alert: Winter Storm in Massachusetts and Maine
March 1, 2010Disaster Alert
Massachusetts – A winter storm, that dumped rain and snow throughout the state closed roads, damaged hundreds of homes and caused power outages to thousands of local residents on Friday.
The ARC of Massachusetts Bay Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT) and opened a shelter for the evacuees
The ARC of Northeast Massachusetts Chapter deployed DAT and opened a shelter for affected-area residents.
All other chapters provided mutual aid.
Maine – A winter storm caused power outages to thousands of local residents of York, Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties on Friday.
The ARC of Southern Maine Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened 2 shelters and provided Mass Care (MC) for residents in the affected area. They also worked closely with the local Emergency Management (EOC).
The Mid Coast Chapter deployed DAT, opened a shelter and provided MC for affected-area residents. They also worked closely with the local Emergency Management.
The State Emergency Operations Center was also staffed.
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Disaster Update: Winter Wallop Storm
December 21, 2009Disaster Update
Massachusetts – The Winter Wallop Storm caused heavy snow accumulation throughout the state with the Boston Region most heavily affected on late Saturday thru Sunday. The Cape Cod and Islands Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT), supported 4 shelters and staffed Regional County Emergency Operations Center. The shelters closed on 4pm Sunday.
Washington, DC and Virginia – The Winter Wallop Storm that dumped as much as 2 feet of snow or more throughout the region on Saturday closed airports and roads, stranded thousands of travelers, and caused power outages that prompted the evacuation of local residents. A State of Emergency is in effect for both states and a DC Snow Emergency has been declared.
The Mountain Empire Chapter deployed a DAT, opened 2 shelters and supported 10 others for hundreds of overnight travelers and affected-area residents.
The Greater Richmond Chapter provided material support to the Mountain Empire Chapter and staffed State EOC.
The ARC of the National Capital Region Chapter staffed the City EOC, provided a shelter trailer and Mass Care (MC) to support liaisons required to shelter in place, and provided MC to stranded travelers at bus stations and airports.
Maryland and Delaware – The Winter Wallop Storm that dumped as much as 2 feet of snow or more throughout the region on Saturday closed airports and roads, stranded thousands of travelers.
Central Maryland Chapter staffed the State EOC.
DelMarVa Chapter staffed the Kent County EOC
Southern Maryland Chapter provided 35 cots and some blankets for use by snow plow drivers
All Community Chapters were in contact with EMA / Mass Care Primaries as needed.
West Virginia – The Winter Wallop Storm hit the state with up to 30 inches of snow, left thousands of local residents without power and stranded hundreds of travelers on Friday and Saturday.
The Central West Virginia Chapter deployed DAT, opened 4 shelters, supported 5 others, provided MC, and staffed the state EOC
The Greenbrier Valley Chapter deployed DAT, opened a shelter, placed another one on standby and provided MC for scores of stranded travelers.
The Fayette – Nicholas Chapter deployed DAT and provided support services to 8 shelters.
The Mid – Ohio Valley Chapter deployed DAT and opened 3 shelters for affected-area residents.
Kentucky – The Winter Wallop Storm caused power outages to over 100,000 residents in several counties throughout the state on Saturday. Governor declared a State of Emergency.
The Mid-East Kentucky Chapter deployed DAT, opened 2 shelters and provided assistance to local residents.
The Big Sandy Area Chapter deployed DAT, opened 14 shelters and provided MC to shelter residents.
The Daniel Boone Chapter deployed DAT and opened a shelter for residents in the affected area
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Swine Flu (H1N1) Update
November 4, 2009
Worcester, MA — H1N1 clinic.
People lined up from 8:00 a.m. on Monday waiting for the clinic to open at 4:00 p.m.
- Red Cross served over 1,400 cups of hot chocolate and coffee as people stood outside.
- An additional 9 volunteers worked inside the clinic at registration and screenings, under our newly signed Memo Of Understanding with the Medical Reserve Corps.
This was the maiden voyage of the Central Massachusetts Chapter’s new Mobile Feeding Unit. The $129,000 vehicle, fully funded by the Homeland Security Council and MMRS, is equipped with a 6 burner stove, grill, refrigerator and 4 sinks!
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Hurricane Bill Update
August 21, 2009>> Latest Info
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Disaster Alert: Building Fire in Massachusetts
August 7, 2009Disaster Alert
Massachusetts – A fire at a YMCA prompted the evacuation of 65 shelter residents in Lawrence on Thursday. The Massachusetts Bay chapter a deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT), provided canteen food and water for fire victims and emergency responders, opened a shelter, provided Disaster Mental Health (DMH) assistance and worked with local emergency management to provide meals to shelter residents.
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Disaster Alert: Hazardous Materials in Massachusetts
August 5, 2009Disaster Alert
Massachusetts – Exposure to an unidentified gas hospitalized dozens of people at a garbage transfer station in New Bedford on Monday morning and prompted the evacuation of people in the affected area. The Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT) and provided canteen services to the evacuees.
Chapters Responding:
ARC of Massachusetts Bay (RegionalChapter), Beverly, MA
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