Last night I had the honor of attending the Joplin High School graduation, one year after the horrific tornado that tore through this town destroying homes and taking lives. President Obama spoke at the graduation, and we cheered on the new graduates, celebrated the town’s recovery, but also remembered the lives that were lost. As [...]
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Red Cross volunteers Gerry Holmes and Judy Sperling-Newton have traveled across the country many times to help people affected by large disasters. While attending a training, they were recently stopped by a stranger who recognized the Red Cross emblem on their clothing, and received a heart felt reminder that–whether large or small—the Red Cross is [...]
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What do you think of the new tornado warning language?
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A story from Texas reminds us how critical it is to be prepared for disasters. Get a kit, make a plan, and be informed.
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Today, April 3, 2012, severe weather is affecting the Dallas area.
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I can’t be there, and the only peace I find is that which comes from knowing that the best of the best – Red Cross disaster volunteers – are there in my place.
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I chose to write on this topic today because if I needed a reminder, perhaps others out there need a reminder as well. A reminder to be compassionate and generous – in whatever way is most comfortable and appropriate for you – when the images and stories on the news are about people you’ve never met and places you’ve never lived.
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Some tidbits from the work we’re doing and a few things we’ve found surfing the web.
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If anyone knows Snooki and the gang, please let them know we’ve got a simple plan and tips for them so they never get lightning in their hair.
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