Butt-dialing: What if it had been a real emergency response? [Chicago chapter blog]
Social media has moved far from the Facebook status update about your New Year’s Eve plans and has become a life-saving device for disaster victims.
The Year of Practical Thinking [The Morning News]
You learn something new every day, or so they say. In 2010, GILES TURNBULL decided to keep track. Revelations, lessons, and the wisdom of dishwashers in 365 parts. After you check out what he’s learned, see what you can find out about practical doing at redcross.org.
On Road to Recovery, Past Adversity Provides a Map [NYTimes]
As with so many of life’s experiences, humans are simply not very good at predicting how they’ll behave when hit by a real adversity. Bolstering resilience is a huge part of our mission, and remember that preparedness helps.
Dog Sled [Cute Win or Fail YouTube Channel]
This is just for fun. The dog has legs-only skills!
Hands Only [American Red Cross YouTube Channel]
This is for saving lives. Get hands-only CPR skills!