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.
Archive for the ‘disaster preparedness’ Category
“Earthquake: Are you ready?” on CBS2
Friday, July 22nd, 2011Toyota Keeps the Red Cross Moving: Two Vehicles Donated to the L.A. Region Disaster Fleet
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011The 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, 2011If 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.
L.A. Chapter Elects Board Members, Celebrates Community Connections at the 95th Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 30th, 2011U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Stayce D. Harris shared her Red Cross experiences when she and 200 Red Cross supporters celebrated the Greater Los Angeles Chapter’s 95th annual meeting on June 24.
Corporate Partners Help Prepare for 2011 Hurricanes
Thursday, June 9th, 2011With floods, wildfires and tornadoes ravaging the U.S. and forecasters predicting an above-average hurricane season, the Red Cross is relying on help from corporations and foundations to support disaster relief operations through the Annual Disaster Giving Program and Disaster Responder Program.
Red Cross Launches Ready Rating™ Program to Prepare Businesses, Organizations and Schools for Emergencies
Thursday, May 12th, 2011Ready Rating™ is a free, self-paced, web-based membership program that helps a business or school measure how ready they are to deal with emergencies, and gives customized feedback on how they can improve their efforts.
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.
Local Businesses Needed: Help Red Cross Get Disaster-Ready
Friday, February 25th, 2011The Red Cross L. A. Region is enlisting local business partners to provide goods and services that are needed when disaster strikes. Hitachi, Nestle, Subway and McDonalds are some of the businesses that have signed up to help.
Northridge Earthquake: Jan. 17, 1994 Remembered as “The Day the Earth Moved”
Thursday, January 6th, 2011For millions of Southern Californians, it was a terrifying, early morning wake up call that no one wanted to experience—a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck at 4:31 a.m. January 17, 1994. With an epicenter in the San Fernando Valley, the quake caused widespread damage throughout Southern California. Learn how to take steps to get ready for the next quake by visiting the Red Cross L.A. Region PrepareLA website.
Red Cross Helping Southern California Cope With Floods
Monday, December 20th, 2010The Red Cross has steps you should follow if your neighborhood is threatened by the flooding and mudslides.
