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Month: October 2016

Clara Barton, History

The Spirit of Clara Barton Lives On

by Beth Pullias October 30, 2016October 25, 2021

Our fearless founder Clara Barton had an incredible heart for people, working tirelessly to help those affected by conflict and disasters. After her death, people have continued to encounter her …

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Disaster

Looking for a New Home? Pay Attention to These Fire Safety Tips

by Emily Tuite October 28, 2016October 28, 2016

Looking for a new place to live? Here are three types of fire safety tips to keep in mind during your search. Tip #1: Smoke Alarms Make sure that there …

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International

What I Heard in the Middle of the Mediterranean in the Middle of the Night

by Jenelle Eli October 21, 2016October 21, 2016

Migrants don’t launch off the Libyan coast during the day. It’s more like midnight. When the waves are low and winds are gentle, smugglers crowd 100, 200, 300 souls into …

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Health & Safety

Drop, Cover, and Hold On & Other Easy Ways You Can Be Earthquake Ready

by Jordan Scott October 19, 2016October 21, 2016

This week marks the 27th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, the devastating 1989 earthquake that rocked the San Francisco Bay Area. This week also marks the 8th annual Great ShakeOut …

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Disaster

Red Cross Volunteer and His Service Dog Offer More Than Relief Services to Hurricane Survivors

by American Red Cross October 13, 2016October 13, 2016

When 55-year-old Mark Niewald signed up last May to serve as a volunteer with the American Red Cross, his initial thought was to work as a registrar for blood donations. …

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Blood

These People Found a Different Way to Help After Hurricane Matthew

by Sarah Layton October 13, 2016July 27, 2018

We Have an Urgent Need for Blood and Platelet Donors We are thankful for those who found an alternative way to help after Hurricane Matthew: becoming a Red Cross blood …

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Disaster

Hurricane Matthew: an Inside Look

by Beth Pullias October 10, 2016October 11, 2016

Before the first drops of rain touched ground, the American Red Cross was mobilizing a response effort for Hurricane Matthew, which has impacted five states along the Southeast coast as well …

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Clara Barton, History

Clara Barton Started the Red Cross. But What Came Before?

by Sarah Layton October 6, 2016October 25, 2021

Thomas Edison and the light bulb. The Wright brothers and flying. Clara Barton and the American Red Cross. We know the stories, and we happily live in the epilogue. But …

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