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 …
Month: April 2015
A Picture of Nepal: The Land, the People, the Response
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 …
Now Recruiting: Social Media Ambassadors for Red Cross Giving Day
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 …
When Disasters Happen: Family Links for the Nepal Earthquake
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 …
Three Ways to Help Nepal Earthquake Relief Through the Red Cross
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. …
App Review: Emergency!
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, …
HOW TO: Set Emergency Alerts on the New App
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 …
The “Tail” of Red Cross Pet Adventures
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, …
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Lives, Legacies, and Reflections
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 …
National Volunteer Week – Share Your Story!
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 …