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Avian Flu hits Pawnee! Well, not really, but this week’s “Parks and Rec” was a pretty good overview of what community disaster drills look like. Yes, in many community disaster …
Nelson Mandela, on the Red Cross
On this date in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years in captivity. He was regularly visited by the ICRC during his long years of detention. In …
How to Survive Cabin Fever
Written by Jecoliah Ellis It may be storming outside, but it smells amazing inside Donna’s condo on Cape Cod. She is serving up steak tips and spinach soufflé. One positive …
Weather Happens – Be Prepared
By Donna Morrissey – Red Cross Communicator I have spent every summer of my life on Cape Cod. I lived through the Blizzard of ’78 as a 10 year old …
Choking 101
This is a guest post from one of our subject matter experts, Dr. Richard N. Bradley Every year, millions of people learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies-especially choking …
My New Year’s Resolution
Saving lives is so easy! As December was drawing to a close, my husband and I decided to make appointments to give blood. You see, giving blood is never a …
Our Top 10 Preparedness Tips of 2012: #6-10
Continuing from yesterday’s list of preparedness tips, I’m happy to bring you tips #6-10….most of which are based on personal experience. See tips #1-5 here. Tip #6: Know Your Escape …
Our Top 10 Preparedness Tips of 2012
It’s that time of the year again, when people are round up the “Top 10 This” or “Top 50 That” lists. Because it’s been such a busy year, I decided …
Delivering Smiles and Warmth
Linda Quixal Ixcaco is still recovering from the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. During the storm, water rushed into her neighborhood and came up through the floor of her home. Linda …