In preparation for wildfire season, the Red Cross L.A. Region took part in a multi-agency disaster readiness drill for the Topanga Canyon community on Sat. April 28.
Archive for the ‘disaster preparedness’ Category
Preparing for Wildfire Season: Volunteers and Residents Participate in Disaster Drill
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012L.A. Businesses Urged to Prepare for Catastrophic Disasters and Join PrepareLA Campaign
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012The American Red Cross L.A. Region introduced a multi-year catastrophic disaster preparedness campaign — PrepareLA — to more than 125 L.A. business leaders at a breakfast meeting Feb. 21 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Red Cross Partners with 99¢ Only Stores to Help Local Residents Prepare for the Big One
Thursday, February 16th, 2012Shoppers who want to prepare personal disaster preparedness kits for loved ones — but also need to stretch their dollars — can now turn to 99¢ Only Stores for help.
Stand By Your Pan…And Other Holiday Safety Tips
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Follow 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, 2011The 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, 2011A $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, 2011Actor 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, 2011At 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, 2011Although 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, 2011Los 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.
