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Disaster, Preparedness

Having a Plan Helped My Family Stay Safe during the Dayton Tornado

by Sarah Layton, mother from Dayton, OH May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

In that glorious window of time between putting the kids to bed and succumbing to sleep myself, I had planned to do the dishes. After I placed the baby in …

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Preparedness

QUIZ: What’s Your Summer Personality Type?

by American Red Cross July 11, 2018

Summer is a great season to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Whether that time is spent indoors or out in the sun, unexpected things can happen. But …

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Tips on how to prepare yourself and your loved ones for hurricane season.
Preparedness

Learn How to Prepare Your Household for Hurricane Season

by American Red Cross May 31, 2018

As we gear up for hurricane season, learn what you can do now to keep your loved ones safe. Here are three simple steps you can take to prepare for …

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Health & Safety

6 Tips to Tailgate Safely During the Big Game

by American Red Cross January 29, 2018February 1, 2018

On Sunday, Feb. 4, millions of viewers will be tuning in to watch the Eagles and the Patriots face off in the U.S. Bank Stadium. Tensions will be high, and …

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Disaster

After a Disaster: What Happens Next?

by Sarah Layton January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

Over the weekend, many people across the South were huddled in basements, laundry rooms and anywhere else they could find to seek shelter from a nasty line of storms that …

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Health & Safety

Four Things to Know Before Heading to Your Spring Break Destination

by Greta Gustafson March 4, 2016February 23, 2017

As winter drags on, getting away to somewhere warm over spring break is top of mind for most students. As a college student myself, I understand the need to clear …

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Health & Safety

Jumping the Shark – A Sharknado-Inspired Blog Post

by American Red Cross July 22, 2015July 22, 2015

Note: These are fictional rules about a real movie, with some real Red Cross tips snuck in. We hope you never encounter a sharknado, but that you ARE prepared for …

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Health & Safety

App Review: Emergency!

by Erin Ferris April 27, 2015November 26, 2018

Throughout the last year I’ve navigated through a number of American Red Cross apps. Until recently there were 11, and while each one provided valuable information about preventing, preparing for, …

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Health & Safety

HOW TO: Set Emergency Alerts on the New App

by Erin Ferris April 23, 2015November 26, 2018

Emergencies are stressful. We lose sleep when dangerous thunderstorms, tornadoes, earthquakes or wildfires hit close to home, but also when they threaten areas of the country where our loved ones …

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