The Red Cross offers Los Angeles’ Chinese speaking community disaster preparedness materials at two upcoming events centered in the Asian community.
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Two Upcoming Events Focus Red Cross Efforts on Chinese Community — Happy New Year!
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Walk or Run for the Red — The Red Cross Needs Your Support at the Upcoming LA Marathon
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012The Red Cross is in training for a big showing at the 2012 LA Marathon on Sunday, March 18.
MLK Day of Service – Red Cross Youth Serve to Save Lives through Fire Prevention
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Red Cross L.A. Region youth volunteers celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 16, by distributing fire prevention and safety information to nine communities across the Southland.
Shelter Opened Two Nights for San Gabriel Apt. Fire Evacuees
Thursday, January 12th, 2012The Red Cross opened a shelter Jan. 12 and 13 at Jefferson Middle School in San Gabriel for 30 Mandarin-speaking residents displaced by a multi-family apartment fire.
The Rose Parade Bands March On…Thanks to First Aid Volunteers
Friday, January 6th, 2012Red Cross first aid volunteers assisted 82 participants and audience members during the Tournament of Roses Parade in record heat Jan. 2. One of the 13 first aid stations treated four band members at the same time.
New Year’s Weekend — No Time Off for Red Cross Responders
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012More than 30 Red Cross Los Angeles Region volunteers and staff responded to eight fires — including several fires caused by a serial arsonist — over the long, New Year’s weekend.
Stand By Your Pan…And Other Holiday Safety Tips
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Follow some simple entertaining and hosting tips this holiday season to keep your family and friends safe for the new year.
Yes, Virginia, There Really Is a Santa Claus — in the Shape of a Red Cross Volunteer
Friday, December 16th, 2011Red Cross volunteer John Luong went the extra mile to be an early Santa for an elderly visitor to a Pasadena shelter, following the recent devastating wind-storm.
Red Cross and United Rockers 4U Join Forces for Benefit Concert at Hard Rock Cafe
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011Band Members Eddie Money, Bobby Kimball (Toto), Jimi Jamison (Survivor), Don Dokken (Dokken), Terry Ilous (Great White/XYZ), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne/Quiet Riot/Whitesnake), Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group/Survivor) and more are coming together on Dec. 15 for a benefit concert at the Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. to benefit the Red Cross.
