When assigned to my first disaster response to the Spring Floods 2010 in Massachusetts, I had no idea what other adventures were in store for me. True to form, as …
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Flooding in the Northeast: Red Cross Responds
Flooding in the northeast, and tips from North Dakota residents on flood preparedness.
World Water Day
Happy International World Water Day! According to the official World Water Day website, International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Haiti: Video Diary from Mat Morgan
Mat’s second-to-last video update from Haiti. Comment below with any questions or feedback for Mat’s last update before he leaves Haiti… Error happened.
March Is…
That’s right. We have our very own month. Starting with Franklin D Roosevelt in 1943, every sitting President has proclaimed March as Red Cross Month.
Haiti: Funds Allocated for Current and Future Relief
Every donated dollar will be spent on relief in Haiti; because of the generosity of our donors, people in Haiti will receive resources, support and training from the Red Cross that will help them recover and rebuild in the years ahead.
Red Cross Relief in Haiti: Google Map
It’s been one month since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Today, we put out a one-month progress report detailing our efforts in Haiti. Visit our Disaster Online Newsroom to read …
“The Haitians Are Leading The Way”
American Red Cross volunteer Winnie Romeril returned from Haiti this past weekend after spending two weeks working on relief efforts there. Here are some descriptions of the work she took part of, and her impressions upon leaving the country.
Update from the Ground: Haiti Earthquake
Below are two video updates from American Red Cross Emergency Response Unit team members on the ground in Haiti. Watch to get a sense of how distribution at camp sites is assessed and carried out.
Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.