April 5, 2011
Disaster Alert
Texas – A wildfire burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes, threatened dozens of others and caused the evacuation of hundreds of residents in Laredo and Webb Counties on Monday.
The San Antonio Area Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team, opened a shelter, dispatched two Emergency Response Vehicles, provided Mass Care, supplied Bulk Distribution and canteened emergency responders.
An Emergency Response Vehicle was deployed through mutual aid from the Coastal Bend –Texas Chapter.
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Posted by amrecro
March 24, 2011
Disaster Alert
South Carolina – A wildfire in Horry and Charleston counties prompted the evacuation of about 200 residents and the closure of Highways 17 and 45. The Horry County Emergency Operations Center was partially activated. There were unconfirmed reports of burned houses.
The Carolina Low Country Chapter dispatch a Disaster Action Team opened a shelter. Mass Care served 150 meals and 100 snacks to fire fighters, shelter residents and staff from an Emergency Response Vehicle. Chapter continues to do Disaster Assessment. The shelter was closed before midnight.
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Posted by amrecro
March 14, 2011
Disaster Alert
Georgia – A forest fire in McIntosh County prompted the evacuation of about ten families yesterday.
The Savannah Chapter opened a comfort station for the evacuees and provided mass care.
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Posted by amrecro
March 5, 2011
Disaster Alert
Florida – A wildfire burned over 100 acres in Hendry County on Friday.
The ARC Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members and provided canteen services to emergency responders.
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Posted by amrecro
March 3, 2011
Disaster Alert
Florida – A fast moving fire in Volusia, Seminole and Brevard counties prompted the evacuation of many homes yesterday. The fire is only 20% to 25% contained.
The Space Coast Chapter opened a shelter at the request of the Brevard County Emergency Management and placed another on standby. Chapter served meals and snacks from an Emergency Response Vehicle. A Disaster Health Services nurse was present for special needs evacuees.
Chapter closed the shelter later.
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Posted by amrecro
February 22, 2011
Disaster Alert
North Carolina – A brush fire in Warren County caused the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Saturday.
The Triangle Area Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team and provided Mass Care to emergency responders.
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Posted by amrecro
February 22, 2011
Disaster Alert
Virginia – High wind gusts and low humidity caused wildfires that burned thousands of acres, damaged homes and structures, left hundreds of residents without power and prompted evacuations on Saturday. Local State of Emergency declared in 7 counties.
The ARC Top of Virginia Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team and opened a shelter for evacuees. The shelter closed hours later with no residents.
Disaster Action Team members from the Central Virginia Chapter opened a shelter, placed additional staff on standby and provided Mass Care for evacuees.
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Posted by amrecro
February 14, 2011
Disaster Alert
Washington – A wildfire on an Indian reservation in Yakima County damaged dozens of homes, threatened hundreds of others, closed roads, caused power outages and prompted the evacuation of scores of residents within the affected area on Saturday. Minor injuries reported.
Disaster Action Team members from the Yakima Valley Chapter opened a shelter, provided Mass Care, and offered assistance, as needed to affected-area residents.
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Posted by amrecro
December 28, 2010
Disaster Alert
Florida – A wildfire destroyed nearly two hundred acres, threatened dozens of structures and closed a roadway in Martin County on Monday.
The Martin County Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members, dispatched 2 Chapter Emergency Response Vehicles and provided canteen services for dozens of emergency responders.
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Posted by amrecro
October 29, 2010
Disaster Alert
Texas – A forest fire in Walker and Trinity Counties destroyed several homes and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Thursday.
The Greater Houston Area Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team, placed a shelter on standby and provided individual assistance to disaster victims.
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