Archive for the ‘Red Cross In the News’ Category

Red Cross Launches Huge Tornado Relief Response

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

The 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

L.A. Businesses Urged to Prepare for Catastrophic Disasters and Join PrepareLA Campaign

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The American Red Cross L.A. Region introduced a multi-year catastrophic disaster preparedness campaign — PrepareLA — to more than 125 L.A. business leaders at a breakfast meeting Feb. 21 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Red Cross Partners with 99¢ Only Stores to Help Local Residents Prepare for the Big One

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Shoppers who want to prepare personal disaster preparedness kits for loved ones — but also need to stretch their dollars — can now turn to 99¢ Only Stores for help.

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.

Two Events Focus Red Cross Efforts on Chinese Community — Happy New Year!

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

The Red Cross offers Los Angeles’ Chinese speaking community disaster preparedness materials at two upcoming events centered in the Asian community.

Walk or Run for the Red — The Red Cross Needs Your Support at the Upcoming LA Marathon

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The Red Cross is in training for a big showing at the 2012 LA Marathon on Sunday, March 18.

Antelope Valley Woman Uses Red Cross CPR Skills to Save A Life

Monday, January 30th, 2012

On Jan. 27, Ridgecrest resident Sharon Hicks received a Red Cross Lifesaving Award for administering CPR for 10 minutes to save the life of Anthony (Joe) Rice. Medical personnel credit Joe’s survival to Sharon’s immediate and persistent actions.

MLK Day of Service – Red Cross Youth Serve to Save Lives through Fire Prevention

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Red 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, 2012

The 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, 2012

Red 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.