Archive for the ‘disaster preparedness’ Category

Stand By Your Pan…And Other Holiday Safety Tips

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Follow some simple entertaining and hosting tips this holiday season to keep your family and friends safe for the new year.

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

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region hosted a Disaster Services Health Resources (DSHR) training weekend on November 5 and November 6 for nearly 150 volunteers at L.A. Valley College.

Red Cross L.A. Region Receives $1 Million Gift for Disaster Preparedness

Monday, November 7th, 2011

A $1 million donation from the estate of George Toyne Ruby is the lead gift for the Red Cross L.A. Region’s Prepare LA Campaign.

David Spade, Local Businesses Honored at Heroes Breakfast

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Actor David Spade, L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry and three local businesses were honored Nov. 17 at the second annual Red Cross L.A. Region Heroes Breakfast at the California Club.

Drop, Cover and Hold On: Red Cross Workers Join Millions Who Participate in Largest Earthquake Drill

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

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.

In Their Own Words: L.A. Disaster Volunteers Share Remembrances of 9/11

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Although the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 happened 10 years ago, for local Red Cross disaster workers who helped after the tragedy, it seems like only yesterday.

Herbalife Makes Monthly Donation of Protein Bars to Red Cross

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Los Angeles-based Herbalife has agreed to donate 500 protein bars to the Red Cross every month for distribution to those affected by disasters, as well as first responders.

“Earthquake: Are you ready?” on CBS2

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Recent quakes across the globe are on everyone’s mind. CBS2 Anchor Laura Diaz asks Red Cross Los Angeles CEO Paul Schulz if L.A. is ready for a disaster on the next Eye on Our Community special airing Sunday, July 24th.

Toyota Keeps the Red Cross Moving: Two Vehicles Donated to the L.A. Region Disaster Fleet

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

The Red Cross L.A. Region will begin updating its aging fleet of disaster response vehicles, thanks to a generous donation of two vehicles —a Prius and a Tundra— presented to Red Cross representatives on July 14 at Toyota’s Torrance-based headquarters.

Disaster Readiness: L.A. Community Colleges Partner with Red Cross to Provide Shelter Spaces

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

If a major disaster strikes the Southland, the Red Cross will now be able to utilize space at the Los Angeles Community College District’s nine college campuses. The agreement is the latest step in meeting the Red Cross’ target goal of sheltering 500,000 evacuees.