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“Are You Red Cross Ready In Sign Language?” Video
Students and staff from the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) created a video below in American Sign Language (ASL) to help the American Red Cross Willamette Chapter in Salem, Oregon reach more people...
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Red Cross, Raven Symone & Clorox Develop “Adventures In Being Prepared”...
The American Red Cross has developed a new “Adventures in Being Prepared” activity book for families. It was created in partnership with the actress Raven-Symoné (who my daughters are fans of) and...
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VA Red Cross Emergency Kit, NYC Bike Helmet Giveaways Underscore Role Of...
I wanted to mention two events from this past weekend, which I think offer a lesson for citizen preparedness: The first was a family preparedness event held by the American Red Cross at Fort Belvoir...
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“Gourmet CPR”— NYC Red Cross & Noted Chef David Bouley Cook Up Heart Healthy...
The Menu: Alaskan Dungeness crab flan with fresh ginger-yuzu broth; organic Long Island duckling in almond and spring garlic broth, parsley root puree, white truffle honey glaze and fresh chamomile;...
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In Wake Of Arkansas Tragedy, “Preparing For Flood Danger In Wilderness”
As the nation reels from the tragic floods in Arkansas on Friday that killed at least 18 people, Inga Jelescheff, senior director of operations for the Preparedness, Health and Safety Services Division...
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Red Cross President McGovern Pitches Baseball, Text Donations & Preparedness...
On Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, American Red Cross President Gail McGovern was ‘pitching’ in more ways than one. She threw out the ceremonial first pitch (video below), while the Stadium...
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A Literal & Figurative Video Shout Out To Their Volunteers From Red Cross...
Giving recognition to volunteers in a disaster relief or any type of non-profit group. I liked this thank you video done by the Red Cross in Greater New York for several reasons: it shows the variety...
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With Temperatures Soaring Around U.S., Some Heat Wave Safety Tips From...
As much of the nation (particularly the northeast) is experiencing extremely high temperatures, I thought would post the American Red Cross’ safety checklist for dealing with aheat wave. The tips...
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Be An Extra On “Friday Night Lights”& Raise An Extra $20 For Dallas Red Cross
“Friday Night Lights” is one of my favorite tv programs, and the Red Cross is one of my favorite organizations. The show is filming at the Cotton Bowl stadium Friday and Saturday night and are looking...
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“During CPR, Locking Lips May Not Be Necessary”– Less To Know, Easier To...
Two new studies released yesterday indicate that doing “hands-only” CPR without mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is just as effective. That’s good news as it is widely believed that a hesitancy to do...
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In Red Cross Video, Jamie Lee Curtis Personalizes Her Emergency Kit — Top EM...
I recently watched an American Red Cross video that actress Jamie Lee Curtis made last year called “What’s In My Kit”. (see below). In the two-minute spot, Curtis shows how she has personalized her...
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On Twitter, No One Knows You’re A Dog…Unless You’re @RedCrossDog; Woman’s —...
There’s a new dog on Twitter, and she’s tweeting some helpful pet preparedness advice. Jade Thompson, a 17-year old cow dog and spaniel mixed breed, has just launched a new feed, @RedCrossDog. She’s...
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Red Cross Announces New, Improved Technology To Help Public Reconnect With...
The American Red Cross today unveiled new and updated technology – an improved “Safe and Well” site and a real-time way to find shelter — to help families during a disaster. According to the Red Cross...
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‘Emergency Top Chef’: Canadian Red Cross Holds “Disaster Dining” Cook-Off To...
On this blog, we’re always on the lookout all over the continent (and the world) for fun and creative preparedness ideas. One I just read about is a “Disaster Dining” cook-off held yesterday by the Red...
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As U.S. Marks National Immunization Awareness Month, Should Shots Be Part Of...
Mike Coston at Avian Flu Diary reminded me that August is National Immunization Month (NIAM whose goal is: to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly....
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New Red Cross Study Finds Web Users Would Turn To Social Media In Emergencies...
A very interesting American Red Cross survey released this morning indicates that many web users would turn to social media to seek help for themselves or others during emergencies—and they expect...
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Follow/Participate In Thursday’s American Red Cross “Emergency Crisis Data...
The American Red Cross is holding a very exciting event in Washington on Thursday and is encouraging interested members of the public from around the U.S. and the world to follow it and participate...
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In New Katrina 5th Anniversary Report, Red Cross Details Response Lessons,...
In a new report released on the eve of Hurricane Katrina’s 5th anniversary, the Red Cross details some lessons and improvements that the agency has made in Louisiana and nationally on disaster response...
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AlertDC Sends Out Severe Thunderstorm Watch/Flash Flood Warnings As Red Cross...
I am in Washington this morning and was about to walk over to the American Red Cross’ “Emergency Social Data Summit” when – maybe appropriately considering the topic of the event — I received on my...
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In Video Interview, @CraigAtFEMA Fugate Says “2-Way” Social Media Helping...
After his well-received speech to the American Red Cross’ “Emergency Social Data Summit” yesterday, I had a chance to interview FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. I asked him about the role of social...
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In Interview, Red Cross Social Media Director Talks About What Was Discussed...
Yesterday, I attended the American Red Cross’ first-ever “Emergency Social Data Summit”. It was a really interesting and invigorating day focusing on how to utilize new technologies, including social...
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At Canadian Red Cross “Disaster Dining” Cook-Off, Walmart Store Manager Beats...
Readers of this blog know I am a sucker for creative, fun preparedness events that involve business, community groups, government and the public — and also educate on emergency readiness. Thursday’s...
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Oregon Red Cross Wants You To Do (& Tweet) #Just1thing To Prepare Yourself...
The always creative folks at the Oregon Trail Red Cross are again running their successful National Preparedness Month contest, #just1thing. To enter, tweet just one thing that you’re doing to get...
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Red Cross Program Providing Emergency Kits For Military Families (While Very...
File this blog post under ‘no good turn goes unpunished’. The Red Cross has organized a series of preparedness events for personnel and families on military bases, including one at Fort Belvoir earlier...
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It’s Time To Get Business Far More Into Citizen Preparedness: A...
During hurricane season and National Preparedness Month, state and local emergency management offices in communities around the U.S. will often work with private businesses to promote public readiness....
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