At 10:20 a.m. on 10-20-2011, Red Cross volunteers and employees joined more than 8 million Californians in practicing how to drop, cover and hold on as part of the Great California ShakeOut — the largest earthquake drill ever staged.
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Drop, Cover and Hold On: Red Cross Workers Join Millions Who Participate in Largest Earthquake Drill
Thursday, October 20th, 2011Relief Efforts Continue Across the Country as Floods, Tornadoes Devastate Communities
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011The American Red Cross is responding in Massachusetts where tornadoes cut a destructive swath through the western part of the state. This response comes on the heels of a number of large disaster relief operations this spring.
American Red Cross App Puts Emergency Care Instruction in the Palm of Your Hand
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011Red Cross Teams Up with Dr. Oz and Sharecare to Launch Lifesaving App. The free app provides real-time emergency care instructions in order to help save lives.
Local Disaster Volunteers Provide Relief to Devastated South
Thursday, April 28th, 2011More than 30 disaster volunteers from the Red Cross L.A. Region are currently assisting with Red Cross relief efforts in the South where thousands of people have been uprooted by deadly tornadoes and floods.
What Can California Learn from Chile’s 8.8 Earthquake?
Thursday, April 7th, 2011The American Red Cross and the U.S. Geological Survey issued a joint report in April on lessons Southern Californians could learn from Chile’s response to the 8.8 earthquake in Feb. 2010.
Southland Residents Rally to Help Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims
Monday, March 14th, 2011In response to Friday’s devastating earthquake in Japan and the tsunami that followed, the Red Cross Los Angeles Region is partnering with radio and television stations, as well as other organizations, to accept donations on behalf of the Japanese Red Cross.
Southland Red Cross Volunteers Practice Response to Next Big Disaster
Friday, March 11th, 2011When thousands of people in dozens of areas are simultaneously forced to evacuate their homes during a large-scale disaster — such as a wildfire, earthquake or tsunami — Red Cross volunteers at neighboring chapters work together as a united front to help.
March 12 “Join Us” Open House Offers Volunteer and Disaster Readiness Info
Friday, March 4th, 2011Have you ever wondered what Red Cross volunteers do? Members of the public are invited to learn about the dozens of volunteer opportunity positions open in the Red Cross Los Angeles Region by attending the “Join Us” Open House on Sat., March 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Los Angeles Chapter headquarters.
Be the Epicenter of Change: Red Cross Month Activities Planned
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011In March, the Red Cross Los Angeles Region will launch an original web series called The Magnitude and an interactive earthquake exhibit at the Fred Segal store in Santa Monica to promote earthquake preparedness.
