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Month: March 2011

Nan in Otsuchi
Disaster, International

Japan: earthquake, tsunami, nuclear warnings…and now snow

by Kate Meier March 17, 2011March 17, 2011

Nan Buzard, senior director of international response and programs with the American Red Cross, is three days into her week-long mission in Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. She shares her story from a visit to Otsuchi, which was hit hard by the disaster.

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International

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

by Robin Parker March 16, 2011

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 …

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Disaster, International

How We Are Helping After the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami

by Gloria Huang March 14, 2011May 1, 2013

We’ve received an incredible amount of support from the public following the devastating earthquake in Japan and ensuing Pacific tsunami last Friday. We’ve also noticed that there is some confusion about how the American Red Cross works to provide aid in a situation like this.

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International, Military Support

Helping When People Can’t Help Themselves

by Gloria Huang March 14, 2011March 14, 2011

This post is written by Brittany Reynolds, Assistant Station Manager with the American Red Cross in Yokota Air Base, Japan.

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Disaster, International

Earthquakes in Japan

by Gloria Huang March 11, 2011March 11, 2011

Last night, a series of major earthquakes struck off the coast of Japan. One of these earthquakes measured 8.9 in magnitude, according to the USGS. Tsunami warnings, advisories, and watches are in effect for many areas of the world, including Hawaii and coastal areas of California, Alaska, and Washington.

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International

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

by Robin Parker March 9, 2011

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 …

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Volunteers

“Join the Red Cross” Youth Design Contest

by Gloria Huang March 8, 2011March 8, 2011

Head over to the Red Cross Youth page to see how you can take part in a design contest! Help us celebrate Red Cross Month by inspiring a new generation …

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Podcast

Podcast #28: Walking All Day and All Night

by Mat Morgan March 7, 2011

In this episode, we explore the hardships that refugees face through the lens of Dorothy Sewe.

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Health & Safety

Get Trained in First Aid and CPR on Save a Life Saturday

by Gloria Huang March 4, 2011September 8, 2016

On March 19, 2011 the American Red Cross will host Save a Life Saturday events across the nation in honor of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

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International

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

by Robin Parker March 2, 2011March 3, 2011

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.

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