Edward Merhabskie never thought he was a candidate for a heart attack. The 53-year-old supervisor at Senior Aerospace SSP in Burbank exercises six days a week and hasn’t touched a doughnut in 35 years.
Archive for the ‘Be Red Cross Ready’ Category
Red Cross Extends CPR Certification to Two Years
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011Jan 4, 2011 — Beginning this month, individuals who take CPR training from the American Red Cross will be certified for two years instead of one. The Red Cross hopes the change will lead to more people learning this lifesaving skill.
Great California ShakeOut: Largest Earthquake Drill in History Held
Thursday, October 21st, 2010On 10-21 at 10:21 a.m., Red Cross volunteers joined millions of people across the state in practicing “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during the largest earthquake drill in history.
It’s National Fire Prevention Week: October 3rd thru 9th
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010Home fires can start quickly and without warning, devastating lives and property. To minimize the risk of home fires, the Red Cross is encouraging people to take two key fire safety steps: install a smoke detector and develop an escape plan.
Canvassing the Streets, Dancing to the Beat for Earthquake Preparedness
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Red Cross volunteers will be pounding the pavement and dancing in the streets in September and October to kick off PrepareLA+ – a campaign aimed at encouraging and empowering Los Angeles area residents to get ready for “the Big One” and other disasters.
Do You Know What to Do During an Earthquake?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010The 4.4-magnitude earthquake that hit the Los Angeles area March 16 rattled nerves but caused no major damage or injuries. However, this temblor and the recent large earthquakes in Haiti and Chile serve as reminders to take preparedness steps now, before the next quake strikes.
Evacuation center opened for residents of La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge under mandatory evacuation orders
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Upto 8″ of rain is expected to pound the Southland this week, which could cause flooding and mudslides, especially in areas affected by recent wildfires.
American Red Cross Commits $10 Million to Help Haiti
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010The American Red Cross has pledged financial assistance to aid communities impacted by the earthquake and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation.
