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Month: August 2017

Disaster, Disaster News, Disaster Response

Harvey Response: Inside Our Red Cross Shelters in Texas

by American Red Cross August 29, 2017August 30, 2017

Harvey’s aftermath is devastating. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by what is being called the worst flooding disaster in U.S. history. As rain continues to fall, thousands …

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Disaster

Your Top Questions Concerning Our Hurricane Harvey Response

by Taelor Duckworth August 28, 2017September 22, 2017

This post was updated on Sept. 22, 2017 Since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on August 25, we have seen an outpouring of generosity and support. …

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Disaster, Disaster News, Disaster Response

4 Tips for Smart Giving After a Disaster

by Taelor Duckworth August 25, 2017August 28, 2017

No matter when or where a disaster big or small may strike, the American Red Cross stands ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days …

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Health & Safety

Debunking ‘Dry Drowning,’ ‘Secondary  Drowning’ and ‘Delayed Drowning’

by Taelor Duckworth August 24, 2017July 17, 2018

A Q&A with water safety and medical expert Dr. Linda Quan Most of us who spend time in the water are familiar with the risks of drowning, but what have …

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Fun, Health & Safety

Back-to-school: 6 Pro Tips for Teachers and Students

by Taelor Duckworth August 22, 2017

It’s officially that time of year again: back-to-school. We know many of you may be getting your little ones ready for their first day, or settling into the groove of …

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Disaster, Home Fire

Answering a Home Fire Call in L.A.

by American Red Cross August 17, 2017August 17, 2017

Editor’s note: A version of this story originally appeared on the Red Cross Los Angeles Region blog. Story by Joseph Edwards, California Safe Corps and Disaster Action Team Volunteer. The …

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Fun, Home Fire

What kind of fire safety volunteer are you?

by American Red Cross August 11, 2017August 11, 2017

As we get ready to Sound the Alarm to end home fires this fall, we’ll be needing help from volunteers just like you. Have you ever wondered what volunteer job …

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Fun, Health & Safety

5 Sun Safety Tips for Student Athletes

by Taylor Carlington August 9, 2017August 9, 2017

Thrilled to cheer on the Emerson Lions! As summer begins to dwindle down and schools start up again, so do fall sports and practices. I was raised on the Sunbelt, …

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Blood

Help End the #BloodEmergency: Be a Lifesaving Hero like Merrick Tan

by American Red Cross August 7, 2017August 7, 2017

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared on the Red Cross National Capital Region blog. Story by Clarice Nassif Ransom. Photo courtesy of Merrick Tan. Your Help is …

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Disaster, History, Home Fire

Why the Red Cross Responds to Home Fires

by Taelor Duckworth August 2, 2017August 22, 2017

May 1969. Dayton, Ohio. American Red Cross photo by Rudolph Vetter. Each night while you and I are sleeping, there are families across the country who wake up to smoke, …

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