This post was written by Jenelle Eli, a member of the American Red Cross international communications team. “Just be sure not to wander off the path, okay? We want to …
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Remembering the Indian Ocean Tsunami
This post was written by Jonathan Aiken, who manages the American Red Cross’s video team. On Christmas night 2004 I was working at CNN International in Atlanta, anchoring newscasts …
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 …
Story-telling after Disasters: The Other Side of Recovery
Last Wednesday, February 27, marked the third anniversary of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the central coast of Chile, triggering a massive tsunami that destroyed homes, businesses, and lives. …
Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling …
Tsunami Warning in Hawaii: Register on Safe and Well
A Tsunami warning is in effect for Hawaii. Expected landfall is about 11am local time (4pm ET). You can follow the Hawaii Red Cross chapter on Twitter: http://twitter.com/hawaiiredcross Registering with …
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.