March 11, 2011, 5 p.m. — Nearly 1,900 people, primarily individuals living or working on boats, sought refuge today in 22 Red Cross evacuation centers along the California coast that were opened as a result of the tsunami that occurred after the 8.9 earthquake in Japan.
Archive for the ‘earthquakes’ Category
California Tsunami Evacuees Assisted at Red Cross Evacuation Centers
Friday, March 11th, 2011New Zealand Earthquake: Local Red Cross Can Assist in Finding Loved Ones
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011The New Zealand Red Cross is providing shelter, first aid and family linking assistance in response to the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the Christchurch area on Feb. 22. The American Red Cross is now able to accept International Disaster Welfare Inquiries to locate missing relatives as a result of the earthquake.
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.
American Red Cross Response to Indonesia Disasters
Friday, November 5th, 2010Following the eruption of Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, central Java and the (unrelated) earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Mentawai Islands, the American Red Cross has committed an initial $50,000 to support the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia or PMI) in providing relief.
Great California ShakeOut: Largest Earthquake Drill in History Held
Thursday, October 21st, 2010On 10-21 at 10:21 a.m., Red Cross volunteers joined millions of people across the state in practicing “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during the largest earthquake drill in history.
Business Leaders Learn to Prepare at L.A. Business Forum
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010The Los Angeles Region Red Cross sponsored a business forum in October to discuss individual, worker and employer preparedness and offer assistance with business continuity plans during a catastrophic disaster.
Are You Ready To Shake Out!
Monday, October 4th, 2010Do you know what you would do to protect yourself if a major earthquake happened right now? The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill is a great opportunity to learn and practice what to do during earthquakes. This year’s drill is on Thursday, October 21st at 10:21 a.m. Visit www.ShakeOut.org to register!
Canvassing the Streets, Dancing to the Beat for Earthquake Preparedness
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Red Cross volunteers will be pounding the pavement and dancing in the streets in September and October to kick off PrepareLA+ – a campaign aimed at encouraging and empowering Los Angeles area residents to get ready for “the Big One” and other disasters.
L.A. Looks to Chile for Earthquake Lessons
Friday, August 6th, 2010The massive earthquake and tsunami that hammered Chile in February provides a grimly detailed forecast of what a similar quake might do to Southern California. Red Cross representatives learned first-hand about the country’s response to the quake.
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month
Friday, April 2nd, 2010Do you and your family know how to prepare for an earthquake?
