We issued our Three Month Report on Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti today. The recovery effort is still active and ongoing, and we are trying our best to keep you updated on our progress along the way. Of course, this disaster affects not only the American Red Cross – it has touched the lives [...]
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We’ve been getting questions recently about the visibility of the American Red Cross in Haiti and we’d like you to know what’s happening there. The American Red Cross has been on the ground responding in Haiti since the moment the earthquake struck and has spent a record $110 million so far for food, water, shelter, [...]
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Have you found any links on your internet travels that might affect the Red Cross? Share them in the comments.* In California, Louder Calls to Prepare for Quakes “Seismologists say a major earthquake is almost a certainty in coming decades, given the region’s seismic history. But a recent study by the California Emergency Management Agency [...]
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When assigned to my first disaster response to the Spring Floods 2010 in Massachusetts, I had no idea what other adventures were in store for me. True to form, as I’ve heard, you never really know. On day four the local chapter informed us that the birthplace of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton was [...]
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Since April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, we thought we’d gather up a list of interesting items you could add to your earthquake preparedness kit. Or, as we like to call them, prepare-aphernalia*… QuakeHold straps, fasteners, and putty to help keep your heavy stuff (bookshelves, vases, water heaters…) safely in place. Safe Hold Security Picture Hangers. [...]
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Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling of the larger and/or more intriguing aspects of our global work… [The place names link to maps so that you can get a quick idea [...]
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Our thoughts are with the families, miners and rescue workers affected by the mine disaster in West Virginia. Our volunteers are providing food, emotional support and comfort to the families affected and the rescue workers during this difficult time. Here’s an interview our Sheri McGraw gave on Good Morning America this morning: If you’d like, [...]
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After yesterday’s earthquake activity on the west coast, we want to give you some resources that can help you stay informed during emergency events such as earthquakes:
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Earthquakes are shaking California today – the strongest in Baja measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale. Early reports indicate there aren’t substantial injuries or damages. Here’s our quick reference guide for what to do before, during and after an earthquake. [PDF] Earthquake Tip Sheet
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Flooding in the northeast, and tips from North Dakota residents on flood preparedness.
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