Archive for the ‘Emergency Services’ Category

International Services Currently Accepting Disaster Inquiries in Aftermath of Philippines Earthquake

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

The 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.

American Red Cross App Puts Emergency Care Instruction in the Palm of Your Hand

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Red Cross Teams Up with Dr. Oz and Sharecare to Launch Lifesaving App. The free app provides real-time emergency care instructions in order to help save lives.

Red Cross Los Angeles Assists First Responders at Huntington Park Fire

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

The Red Cross is always prepared to respond to local disasters. When a ferocious fire at a Los Angeles-area frozen food plant shot flames through the roof creating a towering plume of smoke, the Red Cross was there to assist first responders and those affected.

Explosion Triggers Santa Monica Evacuation: Red Cross Opens Evac Center

Friday, April 8th, 2011

April 7 — The American Red Cross opened an evacuation center today for residents of a Santa Monica neighborhood who were asked to evacuate because of an explosion at the Chabad House synagogue.

Red Cross Responds to Standoff Situation in Sylmar: Evacuation Center Opened for Nearby Residents

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

When peace was disrupted in a gated Sylmar community after a resident allegedly beat his wife before shooting an LAPD officer, the Red Cross rushed to provide assistance to nearby residents and first responders.

Southland Red Cross Volunteers Practice Response to Next Big Disaster

Friday, March 11th, 2011

When 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.

Red Cross Helping Southern California Cope With Floods

Monday, December 20th, 2010

The Red Cross has steps you should follow if your neighborhood is threatened by the flooding and mudslides.

American Red Cross Response to Indonesia Disasters

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Following 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.

Seven Days, Seven Families: One Family’s Tale of Hope During Stay at Disaster Shelter

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

For seven days in September, Red Cross workers operated a disaster shelter for residents of the St. Andrew’s Place apartment building in mid-Wilshire who were displaced by an early morning fire. One family describes their experience and how the Red Cross helped.

Volunteers Ready Supplies for Wildfire Season

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Ninety dedicated Red Cross volunteers spent Sat., Aug. 21, ensuring that the Red Cross is ready to help disaster evacuees at a moment’s notice when the next wildfire or disaster happens here.