Archive for the ‘Disaster Relief Fund’ Category

Evacuation centers opened for residents in areas with potential for mudslide, flooding, debris flow

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Jan 22 — In response to significant rainfall with potential for landslides in recent burn areas, the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles, Antelope Valley Chapter, San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter, Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter and the City of Sierra Madre have opened the following evacuation/shelter sites: La Cañada High School 4463 Oak Grove Dr. La [...]

Red Cross Responds to Haiti Quake – How You Can Help

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Tracy Reines, Director of the International Response Operations Center at the American Red Cross, discusses the latest for the response to the earthquake in Haiti as of 5 PM EST on Friday night. HOW YOU CAN HELP BY MAIL: Donations to the International Response Fund can be sent to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box [...]

Red Cross Continuing to Push Aid to Haiti Amid Difficult Conditions

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Jan. 15, 2010 —- Despite the logistical challenges facing all humanitarian organizations in Haiti, the American Red Cross has disaster specialists on the ground assessing the damage, addressing urgent needs and establishing the foundation for a long-term recovery operation.

Red Cross Launches Holiday Giving Campaign Featuring Gifts that Save the Day Online Catalog

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

This holiday season, when economic conditions are tough and people really want their gifts to matter, a new holiday campaign that offers a way to give a gift that has real impact.

Red Cross Responds to Multiple Disasters in the Pacific and Southeast Asia

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

As Southeast Asia and the South Pacific islands grapple with devastating earthquakes, a typhoon and a tsunami, the American Red Cross is helping to provide relief as part of the global Red Cross relief network.

Prepping for a Catastrophic Disaster: 80 Red Cross Relief Containers Placed in L.A.

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles reached a major milestone in preparing for a catastrophic disaster by placing 80 Red Cross relief containers — filled with cots, blankets, water and food for 300 people for up to seven days —throughout the L.A. region. Supplies in the 20-foot containers will be used to open Red Cross shelters.

The Wee Man Signs On for the Red Cross

Friday, December 12th, 2008

The legendary Wee Man breaks his wrist while supporting those in Need.  Get an autograph from the Jason Acuna by supporting the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.