There are lots of myths out there about what’s ok during a flood, and sometimes simply uninformed decisions. That’s why the Red Cross works to share information and help ensure …
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This post has been updated for accuracy and editorial style With last night’s slew of damaging storms, and the next few days looking very dangerous for many parts of the …
When Compassion Meets Compression
As a new Red Cross employee, getting trained in the basics of CPR, AEDs and first aid were at the top of my list. I headed to Fort Belvoir this month …
Coastal Towns Prep Tourists for Tsunami Threats
Editor’s note: Jenelle Eli traveled last week to coastal Ecuador, where the American Red Cross prepares communities for emergencies and disasters. Familiar phrases every person hears before going on …
An Unexpected Consequence of Disaster Planning
That’s a pretty downer blog title, right? With the two moderate earthquakes that hit Southern California this in the past few weeks, I was asked to write a blog post …
Tips to Keep That Winter Workout Fun
This blog post is from Andrew MacPherson, MD Member, American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council Pop Quiz! Name those Olympic injury owners (answers at the bottom): 1) Which US snowboarder …
Don’t Be Left in The Dark: What to Do When The Power Goes Out
By: Dom Tolli, VP Preparedness Health and Safety Services We all know power outages are miserable, especially if they drag on for hours or days. While you can take steps …
No More Frozen Pipes — 5 Easy Tips to Follow This Winter
Here’s 5 easy steps to prevent frozen pipes this winter: Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air …
Preparing for Disasters in Colombia
Editor’s note: Jenelle Eli is on the international communications team at the American Red Cross. She and her team will be blogging from Colombia for the next few weeks. Today …
Sara—the Search and Rescue Dog—and her Game of Fetch
Editor’s note: This post was written by Jana Sweeny, the American Red Cross’s Director of International Communications. Jana and her team are traveling around Colombia this week, visiting communities made …