In preparation for wildfire season, the Red Cross L.A. Region took part in a multi-agency disaster readiness drill for the Topanga Canyon community on Sat. April 28.
Archive for the ‘Emergency Services’ Category
Preparing for Wildfire Season: Volunteers and Residents Participate in Disaster Drill
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012Red Cross Launches Huge Tornado Relief Response
Sunday, March 4th, 2012The Red Cross has launched a large relief operation across 11 states to help people affected by the devastating tornado outbreak in the South and Midwest
International 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.
American Red Cross App Puts Emergency Care Instruction in the Palm of Your Hand
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011Red 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, 2011The 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, 2011April 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, 2011When 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, 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.
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.
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.
