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Thursday, February 16th, 2012International Services Currently Accepting Disaster Inquiries in Aftermath of Philippines Earthquake
Thursday, February 9th, 2012The International Services program is currently accepting Disaster Inquiries from family members concerned about the well-being of family members that might have been affected by the earthquake that struck the Philippines on February 5.
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.
Don’t Be Coy, Be Koi! Renowned Eatery Collects for Japan Recovery
Friday, September 23rd, 2011Koi restaurants, including the Beverly Hills eatery, offered special dishes to customers, with the proceeds going to the American Red Cross for Japan earthquake and tsunami relief.
“Earthquake: Are you ready?” on CBS2
Friday, July 22nd, 2011Recent 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.
Making a Temporary House a Home for Tsunami Survivors
Thursday, April 14th, 2011The Japanese Red Cross, with donations from the American Red Cross and other Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, is contributing new appliances for each of 70,000 pre-fabricated houses now being built for earthquake and tsunami survivors, like Kimie Yamada.
What Can California Learn from Chile’s 8.8 Earthquake?
Thursday, April 7th, 2011The American Red Cross and the U.S. Geological Survey issued a joint report in April on lessons Southern Californians could learn from Chile’s response to the 8.8 earthquake in Feb. 2010.
Thank You SoCal for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Donations
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Southland residents have put compassion into action by generously donating to help the hundreds of thousands of Japanese earthquake and tsunami survivors. See local fundraising photos.
Southland Residents Rally to Help Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims
Monday, March 14th, 2011In response to Friday’s devastating earthquake in Japan and the tsunami that followed, the Red Cross Los Angeles Region is partnering with radio and television stations, as well as other organizations, to accept donations on behalf of the Japanese Red Cross.
