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Photos: Tornadoes in Iowa
April 13, 2011
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Press Release: Red Cross Provides Comfort for Those Affected By Severe Weather
March 9, 2011
Red Cross Provides Comfort for Those Affected By Severe Weather
MOBILE, Ala., March 9, 2011 – The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter is on the scene in Silverhill, Alabama to help those affected by the thunderstorm and possible tornados. We will be meeting with the families affected and will assist them with their immediate emergency needs. Red Cross emergency assistance can include food, clothing, shelter, emotional support, and referrals; the amount of assistance given is determined by a caseworker who meets with each family to assess their immediate emergency needs and provides assistance accordingly. The Red Cross is also providing canteen services to the victims and first responders working at the scene.
“In the days to come, the Red Cross will be coordinating with emergency officials and local community partners to help residents impacted by the storms get back on their feet,” said Leisle Mims, Executive Director of the Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter.
The Red Cross offers the following tips for those in the affected area to stay safer:
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Disaster Alert: Severe Weather in Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky
March 1, 2011Disaster Alert
Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky – Severe storms caused flooding and a tornado that destroyed homes, damaged others, closed roads, stranded travelers, left thousands without power, and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected areas in several portions of the three states on Monday. Multiple fatalities reported in Tennessee.
Tennessee chapters deployed Disaster Action Team members, staffed local and state Emergency Operation Centers, dispatched 2 Emergency Response Vehicles, opened 3 shelters, provided Mass Care, and assisted disaster victims, as needed.
Disaster Action Team members in Indiana chapters opened a shelter and an evacuation center, supported another evacuation center, and provided Mass Care to evacuees and emergency responders.
Kentucky Chapters deployed Disaster Action Team members, contacted residents affected by the storm, and stand ready to provide additional assistance, if needed.
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Press Release: Tulsa Red Cross Operations Update
February 9, 2011
Oklahoma – The Tulsa Area Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened emergency warming stations specifically for travelers who may become stranded and unable to safely reach their destination due to the winter storm. Locations are below.
Approximately bus line passengers spent the night at the Red Cross warming station set up at Crosstown Church of Christ in Tulsa. They are expected to be there until at least this time tomorrow.
We anticipate closing a number of the warming stations outside of Tulsa as the weather clears due to lack of need.
We are working with law enforcement and emergency managers in the northern part of the state to assist motorists who may become stranded in areas where there are no warming stations at present.
The next Red Cross emergency operations briefing is set for 4:00pm on Wednesday. Media is invited to attend.
More information will be forthcoming on drive locations.
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Photos: News Years Eve Tornado in Mississippi, Red Cross Aid
January 1, 2011
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Disaster Alert: Cold Weather in Florida
December 27, 2010Disaster Alert
Florida – Below average temperatures triggered the Cold Weather Response Plan and prompted the evacuation of residents within Polk, Palm Beach and Martin Counties on Sunday.
Disaster Action Team members from the Polk County Chapter opened shelters for residents within the affected area. Shelters closed hours later.
Disaster Action Team members from the Martin County Chapter opened a shelter and supported another for residents affected by the cold weather.
The ARC Greater Palm Beach Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team, opened a shelter and provided assistance as needed
for scores of shelter residents.
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Disaster Update: Storms in California
December 22, 2010Disaster Update
California – The American Red Cross is on the scene and ready to assist families in Los Angeles County including residents of the La Cañada Flintridge-La Crescenta communities. The Red Cross is opening a shelter at:
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
2411 Montrose Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
“We are prepared to work with our community partners and open more shelters if needed,” said Rich Baenen, emergency services director for the San Gabriel Pomona Valley chapter of the American Red Cross. “We will be providing meals, personal toiletries and comfort. Our workers will be on hand to help individuals and families affected by these storms and meet their immediate disaster needs.”
The Red Cross recommends that as residents prepare to evacuate, they should bring important papers, medications, and some food for themselves and their pets.
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Disaster Alert: Flooding in California
December 20, 2010Disaster Alert
California – Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties that closed roads and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Sunday.
The San Luis Obispo County Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team, placed a liaison on stand-by, opened a shelter and partnered with a local vendor to provide Mass Care to affected-area residents.
Disaster Action Team members from the Santa Barbara County Chapter opened a shelter, dispatched a shelter trailer and provided Mass Care to shelter residents.
The Santa Barbara County and Ventura County Chapters are on Mutual Aid alert for the San Luis Obispo County Chapter.
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Photos: Mississippi Tornadoes
December 2, 2010
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Disaster Alert: Flooding in Pennsylvania
December 2, 2010Disaster Alert
Pennsylvania – Heavy rain impacted Northumberland, Beaver, Butler, Elk, Warren, McKean, Potter, Cameron, and Centre Counties yesterday, with some areas under a flash flood warning. Emergency Management is monitoring a dam in Cameron County.
The American Red Cross of Upper Northumberland County Chapter has a shelter open in Milton. The McKean-Potter County Chapter, Warren County Chapter, Elk-Cameron County Chapter and Center Communities Chapter opened or supported evacuation centers yesterday.
Chapters will begin disaster assessment today and continue to work with Emergency Managers in their respective jurisdictions and are in contact with State Emergency Management.
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