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Powerful Winds Cause Pasadena Apt. Evacuation, Red Cross Opens Disaster Shelter

Monday, December 5th, 2011

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Volunteers Learn to be “Red Cross Ready” to Help at Disaster Services Training Weekend

Monday, December 5th, 2011

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Providing Support to Homeless Veterans with “a Hand Up…not a Hand Down”

Monday, December 5th, 2011

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Prepare Yourself and Your Family, Be a Disaster Services Volunteer!

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region volunteers began traveling to New York, New Jersey, New England, North Carolina and several other states to assist those that were affected by Hurricane Irene on the east coast in late August 2011. This year is shaping up to be an active year in terms of national disasters. With people [...]

Local Red Cross Volunteers Help with Relief Efforts in Hurricane Irene’s Wake

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

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Are you Ready for Fire Season? It’s the Second Anniversary of the Station Fire

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

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Antelope Valley Train Derailment: Red Cross Shelters Evacuees

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

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Red Cross Establishes Emergency Contact Line for Deployed Service Members

Monday, June 27th, 2011

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Are We In Agreement?

Monday, June 27th, 2011

The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies. We’ve all seen and heard stories of Red Crossers responding to emergencies, but how do they help prepare our communities? Marnie Suss, Disaster Response Agreements Specialist VISTA member, tells us, “One way the Red Cross prepares for emergency situations and disasters is through [...]

Relief Efforts Continue Across the Country as Floods, Tornadoes Devastate Communities

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

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