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Month: May 2017

Fun, Health & Safety

6 Safety Tips From a Sailboat Captain

by American Red Cross May 22, 2017May 23, 2017

By Beth Palma  Beth is a charter sailboat captain sailing out of Bayfield, Wisconsin on Lake Superior. Beth, an American Red Cross volunteer, is passionate about water safety and sharing skills. …

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Disaster, Home Fire

A Better Night’s Sleep With a Special Smoke Alarm

by American Red Cross May 17, 2017May 18, 2017

Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on the American Red Cross Colorado blog. Photos and story by volunteer Walt Palmer. Justin Israel sleeps on his left side, mostly, but frequently switches …

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Health & Safety

You Don’t Need a Pool to Learn Water Safety

by American Red Cross May 11, 2017May 11, 2017

With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, we’re excited for pools to open and beach trips to commence. As you might guess, we’re keen on making sure you and …

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Health & Safety, Preparedness

5 Skills to Master Before You Become a College Graduate

by American Red Cross May 4, 2017May 11, 2017

By Katelyn Becker, intern With graduation right around the corner, college students are gearing up to enter the work force with a variety of skill sets. Having conquered tough classes, …

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Disaster, Home Fire

“They Gave Us Courage, Hope, Peace” – The Red Cross Home Fire Campaign in Action

by Elaine Bussjaeger May 4, 2017May 11, 2017

Editor’s note: Carol’s story originally appeared on the American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region blog on March 17, 2017. We’ve included a part of her interview, below, written by Chris Peralta. In …

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Disaster

Midwest & Southern Plains Disasters: Where to Get & Give Help

by Taelor Duckworth May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

After a weekend of severe weather, Red Cross teams across the country are responding to local communities in need. From a blizzard in Kansas to tornadoes in Texas and flooding …

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