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11/17/2008 — Red Cross on the Ground as Wildfires Take a Toll on California
Hundreds of evacuees have stopped by Red Cross shelters in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernadino Counties during the day for a meal or to get information about their neighborhoods. Others have stayed to get a good night’s rest. Perhaps most importantly, shelters serve as a place where evacuees can get emotional support.
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9/22/2008 — Red Cross Meals Served During Gustav and Ike Exceed 2.5 Million
The Red Cross response to Gustav and Ike and the rest of the 2008 hurricanes continues and will continue for probably months. The Red Cross is there, giving comfort and staying busy behind the scenes, without fanfare or fuss.
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9/20/2008 — Something You Can Count On
More than 100 shelters are open, because many of those who evacuated from Ike cannot go home yet, and those that left ahead of Gustav returned to find their homes without power, damaged or in some cases, destroyed.
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9/19/2008 — Red Cross offers a helping hand to thousands
Thousands of Red Cross staff and volunteers are in the storm-affected areas, offering those who were in Hurricane Ike’s path a safe place to stay, food, toiletries and a comforting ear.
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9/17/2008 — Red Cross Issues Disaster Coping Tips: A Focus on Resilience and Action
For those affected by Hurricane Ike, it is important to focus first on safety, shelter, food and cleaning up. As these needs are taken care of, it becomes just as important to pay extra attention to the emotional well being of those who have been affected.
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9/15/2008 — Red Cross Providing Help to Hurricane 2008 Victims
The Red Cross has thousands of staff on the ground in Texas and Louisiana, offering shelter, food, and comfort to the millions of people affected by Hurricane Ike.
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7/27/2008 — Texas Welcomes Help from American Red Cross Following Hurricane Dolly
Dolly weakened as she traveled across the state, but left plenty of damaged communities in her wake. American Red Cross workers have moved people and supplies farther into affected areas as areas are deemed safe.
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6/10/2008 — American Red Cross Focuses on Flooding in Central United States
The Central United States are also dealing with severe weather and more rain is expected in many areas.
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6/6/2008 — Possible Record Setting Tornado Season - Red Cross on the Scene
An average of 1,200 tornadoes and 60 tornado-related deaths are reported in the United States every year. NOAA predicts that 2008 will likely exceed that average.
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5/27/2008 — Latest Tornadoes Bring Destruction; Red Cross Provides Care
As tornado season ends and hurricane season begins, the Red Cross reminds families to have a plan and be prepared.
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5/22/2008 — Active 2008 Hurricane Season Predictions Reinforce the Need to Prepare
The Red Cross urges everyone to dust off their disaster supplies kit and get better prepared now for a variety of disasters such as hurricanes and the high winds, flooding and tornadoes that may accompany them.
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5/12/2008 — Red Cross Responds as Severe Storms Rip Central United States
Families across Missouri, Oklahoma, and Georgia spent Mother’s Day searching through their damaged homes and beginning the long road to recovery after a series of severe storms and tornadoes ripped across the central US on Saturday.
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4/29/2008 — Tornado Damage Comes to Light
As the sun rose over Virginia Tuesday morning, the damage caused by Monday’s storms and tornadoes became readily apparent—as did the need for Red Cross relief services.
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4/10/2008 — Strong Waters, Stronger Friendships
Chased from their home by flood waters, a Missouri couple receive shelter from the Red Cross, then help their neighbors recover.
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3/21/2008 — Storms Cause Severe Flooding; Red Cross Responding
Red Cross chapters and volunteers are busy across the Midwest as rising waters submerge roads, homes, and businesses, forcing thousands to seek emergency shelter.
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3/16/2008 — Red Cross Busy as More Storms Hit Georgia
One day after a tornado cut a path of destruction through Atlanta, more storms swept across Georgia and into South Carolina, prompting the Red Cross to open additional shelters and continue conducting damage assessments.
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3/15/2008 — Red Cross Moves Quickly in Wake of Atlanta Storm
The Red Cross opened shelters and sent assessment teams into affected areas in response to a powerful storm that damaged much of downtown Atlanta.
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2/19/2008 — Volunteers Support Each Other through Emotion, Stress of Tennessee Tornado Response
Following a disaster, it can be easy to forget that Red Cross mental health volunteers also help shoulder the stress and sorrow.
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2/15/2008 — Like Daughter, Like Mother
One mother follows in her daughter’s footsteps, responding to disasters and teaching classes for the Red Cross.
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2/14/2008 — Family’s Roots Go Deep into Soil Now Strewn with Debris
Emotions run high as one family devastated by Southern storms begins to heal and count their blessings.
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1/11/2008 — Lack of Major Hurricane Changes Red Cross Response in 2007
The American Red Cross responded to thousands of disaster in 2007, many of which never made news headlines.
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12/20/2007 — Midwest Once Again Prepares for Winter Weather
More winter weather is expected to hit the Midwest tomorrow for the fourth consecutive weekend.
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12/5/2007 — Red Cross Garners Praise for Flood Relief
Oregon Senators recognize Red Cross efforts and spread the word of the organizations flood relief efforts.
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11/26/2007 — 'Safe and Well' Growing Stronger
The Southern California wildfires are the latest disaster to demonstrate the value of a Website that provides information about the status of loved ones.
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11/5/2007 — Red Cross President Thanks Relief Workers for Wildfire Effort
While there is still much work to do, Red Cross CEO thanks the relief workers for ongoing efforts during the California wildfires.
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10/30/2007 — Governor Thanks Red Cross at Shelter Visit
A visit by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger shined a light on a Red Cross shelter in San Bernardino.
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10/23/2007 — Red Cross Supports California Wildfire Victims
As blistering fires continue to engulf Southern California, Red Cross volunteers and employees are working tirelessly to help displaced families.
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10/10/2007 — Fire Starts at Home. Safety Should Too
Eighty percent of Americans can’t identify the most common disaster in the United States. Can you?
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9/12/2007 — Ohio Volunteer Rises to the Occasion
Phil Haggard joined the Red Cross to help strangers in Louisiana, and ended up helping his neighbors in Ohio.
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9/11/2007 — Finding a New Home and a New Purpose
The American Red Cross is restoring stability to a family that endured a harrowing ride through raging floodwaters—on the roof of their house.
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9/4/2007 — Findlay Residents Thank the Red Cross Following Floods
A simple thank you from residents of Brookside Drive goes a long way.
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8/31/2007 — After a 100-Year Flood, an Uncertain Future
Helen Rose had seen the Blanchard River overflow its banks before, but this time the water kept coming—right into her home.
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8/29/2007 — Flooding Gives New Volunteer Hands-On Training
Before she could practice what she’d learned, Vicky Witt was putting her new skills and knowledge to use helping her neighbors.
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8/29/2007 — Red Cross Raises Its Level of Readiness
When the next hurricane hits, the Red Cross is prepared to respond — with warehouses.
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8/24/2007 — A Web Site to Tell Them You’re OK
Looking for family members after Hurricane Katrina struck, some people found them—on the Web.
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8/8/2007 — Mental Health Team Supported Families through Grieving Process
In the wake of the devastating bridge collapse in Minnesota, one Red Cross mental health worker was there to help try and make sense of it all.
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8/7/2007 — Red Cross Responds to Tragic Bridge Collapse
The Red Cross continues to assist Minnesotans as recovery efforts continue following the Interstate 35W bridge collapse.
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8/3/2007 — Red Cross Chapter Serves as Focal Point of Response Efforts
As families mourn their loss, the Red Cross works to restore hope.
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7/10/2007 — Drying Out and Cleaning Up
Red Cross service center in Texas is giving adults and children affected by flooding reason to smile.
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7/6/2007 — American Red Cross and partners cooperate to help Kansas
Townspeople from Osawatomie benefit from organizations working together.
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7/5/2007 — American Red Cross shelters hundreds displaced by Kansas Floods
Many will rely on the Red Cross for housing until they can return to their homes or relocate.
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7/4/2007 — Red Cross assists Texas residents returning to their homes
After more than a week of record rainfall that swelled rivers over their banks and flooded communities throughout Texas, flood waters have slowly begun to recede in some areas.
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7/2/2007 — Everyday People Become Extraordinary Heroes
Deadly flash flooding inundates North Texas—hundreds of families displaced.
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6/29/2007 — Red Cross Relief Workers Respond from Across the Nation
The North Texas Floods hits home for one Red Cross relief worker.
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6/27/2007 — It’s Earthquake Season. Are You Prepared?
Hurricanes and tornadoes have seasons, but earthquakes can—and do—strike at any time.
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6/27/2007 — Lake Tahoe Residents Devastated by Wildfire; Red Cross Responds
As the Angora Wildfire continues to burn, the American Red Cross sustains a strong presence assisting residents in Lake Tahoe.
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6/8/2007 — It’s Tornado, Lightning, and Flood Season, Too
The advent of the hurricane season is a good time to prepare for any natural disaster, including tornadoes, wildfires, floods and thunderstorms.
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6/7/2007 — Beginning of Hurricane Season Reminds Us to Prepare
Hurricane season has officially begun. Are you, your family and your home prepared?
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5/17/2007 — Young Hands Get Hands-On Experience
Instead of taking her sons to work, a Red Cross chapter executive put her sons to work instead.
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5/8/2007 — Sharing a Meal, Lending an Ear
As survivors of Greensburg's devastating tornado continue to assess the damage to their homes, the Red Cross remains at the scene, supporting individuals and families with safe shelter, nutritious meals and personal care items.
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4/27/2007 — Church Opens Doors as Shelter With Red Cross Help
Residents of Bound Brook began to feel the crushing blow of flood waters as rivers left their banks and invaded neighborhoods from the April Nor’easter. Pastor Louis Kilgore, First Presbyterian Church, jumped into action.
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4/26/2007 — From Kenya to Cactus – Disasters share a Common Thread
American Red Cross workers are renowned for traveling long distances to help those in need. After a powerful tornado leveled a third of the small town of Cactus, Texas, volunteers began arriving from Kansas, Oklahoma and other parts of the state, but no one traveled further than Anthony Mwangi.
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4/22/2007 — Pioneer Valley Volunteers Give Back to the Community
Gene Corbett and Steve Walbridge have been a stalwart team on an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), delivering food, water, personal care items and clean-up supplies to residents in Mamaroneck and Yonkers.
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4/22/2007 — Picking Up the Pieces After the Floods
Red Cross teams of relief workers remain in the communities, working with local partners to provide meals, safety information and a shoulder to lean on for those able to return home.
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4/22/2007 — Shelter from the Storm
Red Nose Response Team that is partnering with the Red Cross to lift spirits during hard times.
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4/22/2007 — Nor’easter Leaves Many Wondering How They Will Manage
The American Red Cross is working throughout flood-affected areas from New Jersey north into New England.
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4/22/2007 — Pets Depend On Us for their Safety
"My dog was swimming in the living room." That's how nine-year-old Tiffany Zapatta rememders the evening when a Nor'easter blew into Bound Brook, N.J.
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4/11/2007 — Red Cross responds to double disaster in Maine
“About 11:00 o’clock on Wednesday night there were three loud explosions outside my house, and I looked out and saw flaming wires falling to the ground,” said Maine resident Carolyn Keith.
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4/3/2007 — Red Cross Volunteers Show Compassion in Crisis
Less than three months after a blizzard paralyzed Southeastern Colorado, a deadly tornado tore through the tight-knit community of Holly Wednesday night, splintering homes and scattering their contents.
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2/20/2007 — Red Cross continues tornado assistance in New Orleans area
The American Red Cross continues to respond after a deadly tornado ravaged the New Orleans metro area in the early morning hours of Feb. 13, 2007. With more than 300 homes affected in the area, several Red Cross chapters have been providing services to residents as they begin the long and arduous clean-up effort.
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2/15/2007 — Severe winter weather brings added safety warnings
Snow, freezing rain and low temperatures are just some of the winter weather conditions creating problems this week in areas from the Heartland through the Midwest into New England and along the East Coast. Severe weather that has included sleet and hail in some areas is resulting in power outages, commuting delays and traffic accidents, school and business closings and flight delays or cancellations.
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2/13/2007 — Overnight storm, apparent tornado strike New Orleans area
Residents and visitors in New Orleans and surrounding communities received a rude and frightening awakening when an apparent tornado struck the area at 3:30 this morning, knocking out power and damaging buildings including homes and hotels.
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2/5/2007 — Red Cross provides support and sustenance as a devastated town begins to mend
The Red Cross and its emergency response vehicles (ERVs) were positioned throughout the small town of Paisley, Fla., ready to provide food, water, cleaning supplies and support to the town's residents and volunteers who were still too shocked to describe the destruction.
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2/4/2007 — Red Cross continues to provide care and comfort to tornado survivors in Central Florida
Looking to dodge a frigid Pennsylvania winter, retired couple Mary and Lou Sabers moved two weeks ago to Lady Lake – a popular town for retirees in Central Florida. This Saturday, the Sabers were not fixing up their new home as planned, but were camped out in an American Red Cross shelter talking about the longest 10 seconds of their lives.
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2/2/2007 — Florida Tornadoes Spur Major Red Cross Response
Central Florida residents and vacationers received a devastating blow to the start of February as tornadoes ripped through communities across the state, prompting Florida Gov. Charlie Crist to declare a state of emergency in Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties.
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1/18/2007 — Red Cross assists communities after severe winter weather
After a severe winter storm blasted parts of the United States earlier this week, temperatures continue to drop and many are still without power in several states from the Heartland to the Midwest. In response to the storm front that brought ice, snow, high winds, freezing rain and even some flooding to states from Texas to Maine, the American Red Cross has been busy opening shelters and distributing food to weary residents in affected areas.
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1/13/2007 — Red Cross urges preparation and caution in the face of severe winter weather
Temperatures continue to drop as a severe weather front moves across the heartland of the United States, bringing a variety of conditions to the states in its path including heavy and freezing rain, sleet, snow and bitter winds.
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12/29/2006 — Red Cross helps Florida residents recover from tornadoes
Residents are beginning to clean up and recover possessions from homes damaged by a series of tornadoes that ripped through four Florida counties on Christmas day.
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12/22/2006 — Winter storm brings rain, flooding to Gulf Coast communities
For the residents of New Orleans and surrounding areas, a winter storm delivering heavy rains throughout the region may be bringing with it an eerie sense of déjà vu along with the flooding – reportedly knee deep or higher in areas.
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12/22/2006 — Red Cross lends a helping hand to stranded travelers
A severe snowstorm blew through Colorado earlier this week, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places and stranding thousands of holiday travelers. After pummeling the Denver metropolitan area with a reported total of 25 inches of snow, the storm moved east affecting Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming.
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12/21/2006 — Red Cross assists Pacific Northwest residents after severe storm
Only a few thousand residents in the Pacific Northwest remain without power today, reports the New York Times, down from more than 1 million during the peak outages after the biggest windstorm the region has experienced in more than a decade struck late last week.
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12/13/2006 — When the weather outside is frightful, keep fires delightful and safe
Dropping temperatures across the country this time of year typically prompt a rise in the use of alternative heat sources such as fireplaces, wood or coal-burning stoves and space heaters to stay warm, and unfortunately can signal an increase in the number of home fire incidents.
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12/8/2006 — Red Cross response in Midwest shifts as power is restored
A week after a massive winter storm swept through the Midwest, 19,000 homes and businesses in Illinois and 6,000 in Missouri remain without power, down from more than 500,000 homes at the peak of outages.
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12/8/2006 — Precautions a Must for Safe Winter Travel
Winter storms, including high winds, heavy snow, freezing rain and black ice, can strike quickly and without warning and make driving conditions hazardous. In addition to dangerous road conditions, rapid accumulation of heavy snow can mire and even strand travelers on the road.
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12/6/2006 — Volunteer Brings Disaster Skills to Thousands of Arkansans
Cheryl K. Schmidt is one of those incredible Red Cross volunteers. By profession, Dr. Schmidt teaches at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences College of Nursing in Little Rock, Ark. By avocation, she serves as the Arkansas State Nurse Liaison for the American Red Cross.
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12/3/2006 — Red Cross establishes disaster shelters following severe winter storms in the Midwest
Today, more than 380,000 homes are still without power in Missouri and Illinois following a massive winter storm that stretched across the Midwest. Freezing rain, sleet and snow pelted the Greater St. Louis area, weighing down power lines, snapping trees and creating dangerous driving conditions.
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11/23/2006 — Focus on Safety for a Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on all we are thankful for, enjoy seasonal treats and spend time with loved ones. Although it may not be top of mind, focusing on safety can keep a happy holiday from taking a tragic turn. The American Red Cross offers simple suggestions to ensure you have a safe holiday.
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11/22/2006 — Thanks for Giving: Planned Gifts — Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
While many people are giving thanks for the blessings or gifts they have received over the last year, there are those who are thinking about what they have been blessed to give and will leave behind someday – in the hopes of making the world a better place.
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11/20/2006 — Tornado survivor: ‘I felt like the last person on earth’
The rain continued to pour as Riegelwood, N.C., resident Cissy Kennedy ran out of her house and into the most terrifying scene she’d ever witnessed.
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11/16/2006 — Red Cross responds to severe weather in the South
A severe weather front that began wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast states yesterday is today moving east and north up the coast—bringing thunderstorms and tornadoes to the Mid-Atlantic states.
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11/10/2006 — Red Cross Chapters Coordinate Response in Flooded Pacific Northwest
Record setting rains drenched the Pacific Northwest earlier this week causing hundreds of evacuations, school closings and widespread damages to roadways and homes. The storm dumped three to 15 inches of rain on parts of Oregon by Tuesday and parts of Washington were pummeled with up to 8 inches in just 24 hours.
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10/31/2006 — A Happy Halloween, Not a Fright Night
The big day has arrived—today is Halloween, and as children and parents alike begin the countdown to candy, the American Red Cross offers tips for ensuring that whether it's a night of trick-or-treating or a haunted holiday party, your night will remain fright-free.
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10/30/2006 — California Wildfire Prompts Swift Response from Red Cross
Officials are confident that the raging wildfire that broke out last week and destroyed more than 40,000 acres of land near Palm Springs, Calif., will be fully contained by Monday evening.
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10/27/2006 — Perfect time to prepare
This weekend, people across the country will turn their clocks back an hour as daylight savings comes to an end. In addition to gaining an hour of sleep, this annual turning back of the clock is a handy reminder to take time out to prepare for life’s emergencies.
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10/20/2006 — Heavy Rains Pound Southern States
Heavy thunder storms that began rolling through the Gulf Coast early this week dumped more than 10 inches of rain in Houston, Texas, and spread as far east as Louisiana. High winds and widespread flooding forced many residents to evacuate their homes. Trained American Red Cross disaster workers are continuing to provide emergency services across the region.
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10/20/2006 — Local collaboration builds bridges, bolsters resilience within Gulf Coast community
Many of the drawings by the children from the Vietnamese Initiatives in Economic Training (VIET) summer programs convey the overwhelming, desperate conditions of their Hurricane Katrina experiences, and some express hope and gratitude.
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10/15/2006 — Earthquake Strikes Hawaii
Earlier today an earthquake estimated at 6.6 magnitude struck the Big Island of Hawaii. While the earthquake did trigger some landslides, including one that blocked a major highway on the island, aftershocks seem to have subsided and no tsunami was triggered.
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10/9/2006 — Home Fire Disasters More Common than Most Think
Fires kill more Americans each year than all natural disasters combined. Unfortunately, according to a poll by the American Red Cross, four out of five Americans are unaware that fires are the most common disaster in the U.S. and only 26 percent of households have a home fire escape plan.
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10/6/2006 — Red Cross Curriculum Helps Young People Cope with Tragic Events
With a number of school shootings currently making headlines, including the most recent incidents in Lancaster, Pa., and Weston, Wis., it is natural for children and parents to be dealing with a mixture of emotions such as fear and anxiety of the unknown.
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10/6/2006 — Red Cross Responds to North Carolina Chemical Fires
Thousands were forced to evacuate the small town of Apex, N.C., early Friday morning after a fire broke out late Thursday evening at a nearby hazardous materials plant. More than 17,000 residents received evacuation orders in fear of noxious fumes.
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9/29/2006 — New Red Cross Training Course Aims to Better Serve People with Disabilities Following a Disaster
The American Red Cross is rolling out the latest in its series of courses to better prepare employees and volunteers to serve victims of disasters, regardless of individual characteristics.
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9/22/2006 — Pakistani President Honors Relief Work of American Red Cross
Saluting the American Red Cross for its aid in the wake of a devastating earthquake nearly one year ago, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf presented the “Star of Sacrifice” award to Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, chairman of the American Red Cross, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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9/21/2006 — Remembering 9/11: One Volunteer's Story
After the tragic events unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001, Steve Cobb felt powerless to help as so many other Americans did. Cobb, a tennis pro at a suburban country club in the New York City area, thought that there was little he could do to assist the emergency personnel working tirelessly at Ground Zero.
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9/15/2006 — Red Cross and Partners Observe September as National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is partnering with the American Red Cross, AARP, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) to ensure that older adults and those with disabilities are prepared for all emergencies.
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9/13/2006 — Sprint Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount for Red Cross
Corporate leaders braved the rainy weather Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, to raise more than $1 million for the American Red Cross at the fourth annual Sprint Leadership Invitational Charity Event Golf Tournament.
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9/11/2006 — September 11th Recovery Program, a Legacy of Compassion
On a beautiful, sunny autumn morning in 2001, business as usual in Manhattan came to a halt when an airplane hit the World Trade Center.
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9/6/2006 — Katrina Continues to Change Lives a Year Later
One year ago, American Red Cross volunteer Kym Bushong was drawing on her background as a wedding arranger to stage one of the highest-profile events of the season: The nuptials of two New Orleans evacuees in front of more than 1,000 of their closest new friends and media from all over the world in the Houston Astrodome shelter. Boxing titlist Evander Holyfield escorted the bride down the aisle.
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9/1/2006 — Red Cross Responds as Ernesto Moves North
Ernesto made landfall in the Carolinas as a tropical storm overnight and is moving north up the East Coast of the United States, bringing severe weather including heavy rain to the seaboard states. The American Red Cross urges those in the storm's path to stay alert and follow the directions of emergency officials.
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9/1/2006 — One Year Later: Southeast Louisiana Red Cross Chapter Remembers and Regroups
With the ringing of bells and a few blurred eyes, Southeast Louisiana Red Cross Chapter employees, volunteers and supporters commemorated the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina outside of their former offices on Canal Street in New Orleans. The devastated building is still boarded up, so the gathering took place under a white tent in the back parking.
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9/1/2006 — Kuwait Donation Used to Shore Up Disaster Response along the Gulf
Fifteen sparkling new American Red Cross feeding trucks are now ready to bring nourishment and comfort to those in need this hurricane season, thanks to a $25 million donation from Kuwait.
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8/29/2006 — Red Cross urges preparedness as Ernesto heads towards U.S.
Having become the first hurricane of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season over the weekend, Ernesto was downgraded to tropical storm status even as it battered the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. The storm system slowed and weakened as it made landfall yesterday, but forecasters warn that it could regain strength and its hurricane status as it heads for south Florida.
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8/29/2006 — Program Helps Hurricane-Impacted Children
For kids whose lives were dramatically changed by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, Baker summer day camp was a place to go for 10 hours every weekday and be kids, away from cramped trailers and adults’ worries.
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8/29/2006 — Red Cross Responds to Commercial Jet Crash in Kentucky
A commercial jet traveling from Lexington, Ky., to Atlanta crashed Sunday morning just a half mile from the end of a runway at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, killing 49 of the 50 passengers on board. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating of the crash to determine the precise cause.
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8/28/2006 — Ensuring Katrina’s Young Survivors Bounce Back
Amya Cornin looks like any carefree first-grader who loves to play with…plastic bugs. At the school entrance, she bounces past her mother and two older brothers toward the family car, twisty braids held by colored hair-bobs buoying with each sprite step.
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8/28/2006 — Red Cross Training Prepares Leaders to Guide Disaster Response in Local Community
On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's one-year anniversary, more than 30 community leaders—invited by the Mississippi offices of the NAACP—attended a comprehensive, one-day American Red Cross training to prepare them to serve as Red Cross shelter managers.
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8/27/2006 — Restoring Homes and Hope along the Gulf Coast
By all accounts, you’d consider Jim Sullenger a soft-spoken man, but his work and presence in one Mississippi community speaks volumes.
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8/22/2006 — Red Cross Joins Tavis Smiley on the Road to Health
The American Red Cross teamed up with talk show host Tavis Smiley to share the benefits of health and wellness for minority communities at the first ever Road to Health Fair, Aug. 4 and 5 at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta.
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8/18/2006 — Forecasters Lower Predictions for 2006 Hurricane Season
On the heels of Tropical Storm Chris, forecasters have lowered their predictions for the remainder slightly of the 2006 Atlantic Coast hurricane season. The American Red Cross continues to encourage the public to take this opportunity to get prepared.
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8/18/2006 — Ready When the Time Comes Volunteer Program Expands
Ready When the Time Comes, a corporate volunteer program, is a national partnership between the American Red Cross and Grainger designed to tap into the organization and manpower resources of American businesses to create a corps of volunteers that can be mobilized during an emergency.
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8/10/2006 — Disrupted UK Terror Plot Impacts U.S. Travelers
British authorities announced that they have disrupted a major terror plot intended to utilize liquid chemicals to blow up passenger flights traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States, prompting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise the national threat level for the aviation sector and impacting those traveling on commercial flights today.
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8/8/2006 — Real Heroes in the Workplace
Real Heroes awards honor local everyday people whose actions exemplify the true spirit of the American Red Cross. Mike Gilpatrick and Christopher Small were honored recently for their efforts to try and save the life of a fellow employee in Portland, Maine.
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8/3/2006 — Tropical Storm Chris Weakens, Recommendations to Prepare Remain Strong
Although Tropical Storm Chris—the third named storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season—weakened Thursday as it continued to travel through the Caribbean, recommendations by the American Red Cross that the public take time to prepare remain strong.
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8/2/2006 — Living His Life with Kindness: One Volunteer’s Story
When Hurricane Katrina whipped through the Gulf Coast last August, leaving an unprecedented trail of destroyed homes and cities in its wake, Rev. Joe Hyun-Seung Yang was once again ready and willing to help, knowing that a much larger challenge lay ahead.
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7/31/2006 — Red Cross Responds to Flooded Ohio Counties
Heavy rain over the past several days caused widespread flooding in northeast Ohio, prompting Gov. Bob Taft to declare a state of emergency. The American Red Cross has opened shelters throughout the area, is beginning mobile feeding operations and is providing clean up kits to those affected by the flooding.
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7/31/2006 — Evacuees Get Warm Red Cross Welcome
“Boogie to the way other end of the airport,” is what Baltimore Sun reporter Chris Yakaitis reported hearing American Red Cross volunteer Pat Ash say as she pointed down the terminal for two new arrivals.
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7/31/2006 — 65 Years of Service with No End in Sight
Darold Sea could tell you countless stories about his experiences as an American Red Cross volunteer—maybe more than most volunteers in the international humanitarian organization’s history.
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7/22/2006 — Repatriation of Evacuees from Lebanon
The Red Cross is working to provide evacuees with shelter, food, first aid and emergency communications. Child care, mental health counseling may also be provided if requested.
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7/21/2006 — Community Relations Liaisons: Filling a Pivotal Role in Red Cross Disaster Relief
Building on lessons from an initial pilot community relations program launched during last year’s hurricane season, the American Red Cross recently gathered employees and volunteers in Washington, D.C. to train as Community Relations Liaisons.
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7/21/2006 — Sizzling Temperatures a Danger Across the U.S.
Between the heat and humidity, the country is boiling. Last Sunday, more than 20 states broke temperatures of 100 degrees, and the heat seems to be going nowhere fast. The National Weather Service is forecasting ongoing high temperatures, with few breaks from Mother Nature.
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7/17/2006 — Preparedness Helps Homesteads Facing Wildfires in the West
For decades the small community of Pioneertown in southeastern California has been known for its roles in Hollywood films, serving as the location for many famous westerns. Recently, this small tight-knit community was thrust into the national spotlight for more unfortunate circumstances—the “Sawtooth Complex” wildfire.
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7/13/2006 — Participation in National Conference Highlights Red Cross Involvement with AADB
Recently the American Red Cross participated in the 2006 National Conference of the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) , “AADB on the Move: No Deaf-Blind Left Behind,” to share preparedness and volunteerism information with some 850 conference attendees.
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7/13/2006 — Red Cross and the National Association of Community Health Centers Partner to Help Underserved Communities
In an ongoing effort to enhance its capacity to effectively support the diverse communities it serves, the American Red Cross is partnering with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), extending its reach and ability to deliver life protecting services.
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6/23/2006 — Lightning Safety Awareness Week
The American Red Cross is joining with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other organizations including state and federal agencies to educate the public about the real risks posed by lightning during this, the sixth annual Lightning Safety Awareness week, June 18 through 24, 2006.
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12/15/2005 — Greater Cleveland Red Cross Chapter Responds to Multiple Fires
The months of December, January and February yield more home and apartment fires than any other time of year. In northeastern Ohio last week, a string of residential fires prompted a quick and successful response from the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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12/7/2005 — “I’d Do It Again Tomorrow”
The impact of Hurricane Katrina was felt well beyond the boarders of Louisiana and Mississippi. The loss of life, property and sense of place touched us all, prompting an outpouring of prayers and donations from every corner of the country.
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11/4/2005 — Wilma Relief Work Continues in Florida
The American Red Cross continues to shelter evacuees in Florida as more heavy rains this week compound the damage caused by Hurricane Wilma and continue to prevent people from returning to their homes.
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9/16/2005 — Ophelia Weakens as Storm Subsides
Ophelia has now weakened to a tropical storm and is moving northward towards the Massachusetts coast.
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8/26/2005 — Power in Preparing for Potential Blackouts
A number of summer weather conditions can damage power lines and overtax power grids, causing temporary and even some long-term power outages. The best way to cope with a summer brown or black-out situation is to have a plan in place before the lights go out.
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6/17/2005 — American Red Cross Communications Team Earns PRSA Public Relations Professional of the Year Award
Three American Red Cross executives have been named Public Relations Professional of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in recognition of the strategic communication plan created and implemented during one of the worst hurricanes seasons this country has seen.
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4/27/2005 — Red Cross Spurs Anti-Malaria Campaign
It has been four months since the tsunami, and the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement continues to provide invaluable assistance to vulnerable families – notably it began an anti-malaria campaign.
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3/30/2005 — Plan Ahead and Prevent Residential Fires
Fires are among the deadliest disasters to destroy homes across the country. Each year, nearly 5,000 Americans die in fires, and 80 percent of those deaths occur in home fires, a devastating fact considering that most residential fires are preventable.
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6/17/2004 — Nebraska Operation Wraps Up, But Commitment Continues
Not only are Red Cross volunteers willing to go into the fray when disaster strikes, but their resolve to bring relief to disaster victims doesn’t subside until the last person has received the help they need.
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4/1/2004 — Virginia Family "Gets Ready” with the Red Cross
Family preparedness emphasis typically kicks into high gear in spring, but Linda Moss has taken steps to ensure her husband and children are ready for emergency situations year-round.
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1/23/2004 — Residential Fires Sky-Rocket in Winter Months
The sound of distant screaming startled a young mother from a deep sleep in the early hours of a frigid January morning. But before her eyes could fully focus in the dim light, she felt her daughter’s tiny hand nudging her arm.
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1/12/2004 — Manhattan Resident Puts Life Back Together After 9-11
Following the 2001 terrorist attacks, one New Yorker regains control and peace of mind through Red Cross mental health counseling and disaster preparedness.
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12/5/2003 — Hurricane Season Is Over, But Relief Work Continues
Many coastal residents are still counting the costs of what weather experts accurately predicted would be a “busier than normal” hurricane season, and with fourteen destructive storms forming since June, the Red Cross kept busy as well, sheltering evacuees and providing emergency relief for victims.
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10/13/2003 — Hurricane Isabel Stirs Stormy Memories in Maryland
When Isabel roared through coastal Maryland on the night of Sept. 18, one family was reminded of a powerful gale that swept across the fragile peninsula in 1933, blasting the area with winds and rain for 24 hours without let-up.
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10/9/2003 — Hurricane-Ravaged Maryland Continues Isabel Recovery
William Bryan’s boxy two-story house has weathered many a storm in its 107 years. But it now looks likely that Hurricane Isabel will spell its end.
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10/8/2003 — Better Red Cross Service Is in the Cards
In the aftermath of Hurricane Isabel, hundreds of trained Red Cross volunteers are reaching out to residents throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, employing an innovative disaster assistance method to help victims recover from the storm.
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9/10/2003 — Remembering 9/11: Mental Health Program Eases Family’s Anxieties
Karolyn Woolverton lived through the horror of not knowing whether her son was safe after the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. On September 11, 2001, she relived the same nightmare with Kate, her 4-year-old daughter who was at home in their Battery City Park apartment when tragedy struck.
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