While the nation is better prepared for a major disaster than in 2005, more needs to be done

ATLANTA, Thursday, August 26, 2010 — Five years after an unforgettable hurricane season wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast and brought thousands fleeing the storms to Georgia, the American Red Cross has released “Bringing Help, Bringing Hope,” a report that details the Red Cross response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and the ensuing years of recovery for the survivors.

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ATLANTA, (August 23, 2010) —  Last week, the American Red recognized The UPS Foundation for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Annual Disaster Giving Program.

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ATLANTA, August 23, 2010- The American Red Cross Southern Blood Services Region issued an urgent call for blood donors on Aug. 22, 2010.

 

The Red Cross closely monitors national and local blood supplies to ensure donations are keeping pace with hospital need for blood products in order to meet ongoing and emergency patient care.

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WASHINGTON, Thursday, July 08, 2010 — The American Red Cross today announced a series of new or expanded initiatives that will help keep open the largest general hospital in Haiti, help build more semi-permanent shelters for 40,000 people now living in tents and tarps, and provide financial assistance to tens of thousands of earthquake survivors through an innovative text messaging program.

]]> ATLANTA, May 19, 2010 — Memorial Day (May31) will mark the unofficial beginning of Summer, when children and parents look forward to outdoor activities at area lakes and pools. However, accidents can happen if families take a holiday from safety. The good news is that most water tragedies can be prevented, if everyone remembers the basic rules of water safety.

]]> ATLANTA: (March 23, 2010) - Metro Atlanta’s Red Cross put its disaster shelter plan to the test this past weekend in preparation for the 2010 severe weather season. The Red Cross conducted a shelter simulation, complete with a working kitchen and an array of Red Cross emergency response vehicles at Northlake Church of Christ (1625 Cooledge Rd, Tucker, GA 30084), during which volunteers got a practical review of shelter management following a major local disaster.

]]> ATLANTA, March 9, 2010 - March is Red Cross Month and on Wednesday, March 10, a combined 30 volunteers and staff from Red Cross chapters around the state of Georgia and the Red Cross Blood Services Southern Region (Douglasville, GA), will convene at the Georgia State Capitol to meet with state legislators, discuss emergency management and preparedness in Georgia and celebrate Red Cross Month.]]> Atlanta,GA, February 5 - Severe weather played a disastrous role in the lives of many Georgians in 2009 as parts of Georgia experienced a rash of late winter tornadoes- 11 in all and April saw more than 250 reports of severe weather across Georgia,  including hail and high winds.]]> The American Red Cross Helps Residents Stay Safer Outside and in the Home

 

ATLANTA, January 4, 2010 - As temperatures drop across our region, the Atlanta Red Cross is urging residents to take steps to guard against hypothermia and other emergencies common during severely cold weather.

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Gifts that Save the Day is a new holiday giving campaign that inspires people to make a gift that can save the day for those in need. Through the online catalog at www.redcross.org/gifts, people can make a donation that could provide food and shelter for a disaster victim for a day; a military comfort kit with a robe, phone card and other supplies for a wounded warrior; or a month of basic necessities for a family in another country who lost everything in a disaster.]]> Red Cross

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ATLANTA, October 26, 2009 - As Georgians impacted by the recent 100-Year Flood move forward with their recovery, the American Red Cross is transitioning its month-long, emergency relief operation to community chapters for continued monitoring of clients and their needs.

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]]> ATLANTA, October 6, 2009 - In week three of the American Red Cross flood relief operation in metro Atlanta, caseworkers at the Cobb County Civic Center shelter continue to meet with families on a case-by-case basis to evaluate their disaster-caused needs, to make referrals to government and community resources and to provide emergency assistance. ]]> ]]> Kate Meier]]> Ruben Brown]]> ATLANTA, September 30, 2009 – The American Red Cross opened another shelter in Georgia to meet the needs of residents living in Gwinnett County.
Red Cross disaster assessment reports indicated early Monday morning that a shelter in Gwinnett would be necessary.

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Johnie Chavours, who has spent the past few nights in a Red Cross shelter with her two sons, thanked volunteers on Saturday, saying, “Without you guys (the Red Cross), we would be out in the water floating, because that’s where we were, in the water floating. You guys gave us a place to lay our heads, you guys gave us shelter, and we thank you for that.”]]> Kate Meier]]> Early this morning, as alarm clocks began ringing all over Atlanta, 14 Red Cross volunteers were already at the scene of a multi-unit condo fire on Pharr Road. They delivered help and hope to 26 of our Atlanta neighbors still coming to grips with a harsh new reality – homelessness.]]> We're What Happens Next . . .

]]> ATLANTA, Wednesday August 26, 2009 — The American Red Cross today recognized UPS for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Annual Disaster Giving Program. The UPS Foundation is making a $250,000 cash donation and $250,000 in-kind donation to facilitate the transportation of supplies to sites in need of disaster preparation. ]]> Red Cross

]]> Your Red Cross is committed to its humanitarian mission of saving lives and changing lives in this community. To maximize efficiency, effective July 1, 2009, the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter will concentrate its resources and coordinate the delivery of all current programs and services for the 19-county area from two, primary locations:]]> Memorial Day will mark the unofficial beginning of summer, when children and parents look forward to outdoor activities at area lakes and pools. Yet accidents can happen if families take a holiday from safety. The good news is that most water tragedies can be prevented, if everyone remembers the basic rules of water safety.]]> Two lines of super-cell thunderstorms producing large hail, heavy winds and at least nine tornadoes wreaked havoc across 25 Georgia counties Easter weekend (April 10-13) and launched Red Cross relief efforts statewide. The weather events claimed two lives in Fulton County and caused extensive damage when wind-blown trees fell on cars and homes, and downed power lines, leaving 290,000 homes and businesses in the dark.]]> Red Cross

]]> A prolonged period of unsettled weather brought heavy rain and isolated severe storms to Georgia during the week of March 22. According to the National Weather Service, this trend will continue on Wednesday (April 2) through Friday (April 3) as additional rainfall could set the stage for flood problems in waterlogged portions of the state.]]> Non-Profit Partners Push CPR-AED Access for All Georgians

ATLANTA: (March 9, 2009) - The Cardiac Life Extension and Rescue Coalition (C.L.E.A.R.) in partnership with the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association will conduct a “Train the Legislators” event on Wednesday, March 11, in room 230 of the Georgia State Capitol. Georgia State Representatives and their staff will attend the event, where they will witness a series of instructor-led demonstrations of Adult CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) techniques.]]> Shelter Simulation Coincides with Start of Severe Weather Season

ATLANTA: (March 2, 2009) – On Saturday, February 28, Metro Atlanta’s Red Cross put its disaster shelter plan to the test in preparation for the 2009 severe weather season. The Red Cross conducted a shelter simulation, complete with a working kitchen, cots and an array of Red Cross emergency response vehicles. During the exercise, volunteers got a practical review of shelter management following a major local disaster.]]> WASHINGTON, Friday, February 27, 2009 — March has officially been declared Red Cross Month by order of a Presidential Proclamation signed by President Barack Obama today, marking the 66th time the month of March has been celebrated in honor of the organization.

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