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Month: April 2015

International, Mapping

Mapping Nepal: Disaster Response in the Digital Age

by Beth Pullias April 30, 2015May 6, 2015

After disasters strike, updated maps are extremely important to emergency responders. These maps help us measure the damage, identify priority areas, navigate our way around damaged roadways, and more efficiently …

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International

A Picture of Nepal: The Land, the People, the Response

by Beth Pullias April 29, 2015April 28, 2015

Posted by Maya Kapsokavadis, International Services Program Officer supporting country programs in Bangladesh, Myanmar/Burma and Nepal at the American Red Cross As a Program Officer at the American Red Cross, I …

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Fun

Now Recruiting: Social Media Ambassadors for Red Cross Giving Day

by Elaine Bussjaeger April 28, 2015September 8, 2016

Can you tweet in your sleep? Instagram on the fly? Facebook your face off? We need your help! You are: A social media maven. Passionate about helping those who are …

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Disaster, International

When Disasters Happen: Family Links for the Nepal Earthquake

by American Red Cross April 28, 2015February 23, 2017

Post by Lisa Ghali, LMSW, International Caseworker for Europe and Asia at the American Red Cross  When disasters happen, people’s first reaction is usually to think about family or friends. Maybe …

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Disaster, International

Three Ways to Help Nepal Earthquake Relief Through the Red Cross

by American Red Cross April 27, 2015February 23, 2017

The global Red Cross network, led by the Nepal Red Cross, has mounted an international relief effort to provide emergency humanitarian assistance following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal. …

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Health & Safety

App Review: Emergency!

by Erin Ferris April 27, 2015November 26, 2018

Throughout the last year I’ve navigated through a number of American Red Cross apps. Until recently there were 11, and while each one provided valuable information about preventing, preparing for, …

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Health & Safety

HOW TO: Set Emergency Alerts on the New App

by Erin Ferris April 23, 2015November 26, 2018

Emergencies are stressful. We lose sleep when dangerous thunderstorms, tornadoes, earthquakes or wildfires hit close to home, but also when they threaten areas of the country where our loved ones …

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Health & Safety

The “Tail” of Red Cross Pet Adventures

by Sarah Layton April 14, 2015April 20, 2015

Pets come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their adventures. Red Crossers share some lessons from their furry family members and tips to keep your pets safe. AUDIE, …

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International

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Lives, Legacies, and Reflections

by Niki Clark April 14, 2015April 15, 2015

The American Red Cross is dedicated to supporting Holocaust survivors reconnect with and learn the fate of their loved ones through the Restoring Family Links program. We also want to …

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Volunteers

National Volunteer Week – Share Your Story!

by Jordan Scott April 13, 2015

April 12 – 18 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the selfless efforts of those who give so much in support of others. For well over …

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