Archive for the ‘Tsunami disaster’ Category

Red Cross CEO Visits Japan, Sees American Donations Helping

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

American Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern recently spent four days traveling around the hardest hit areas of Japan to learn how American donations (including many from Southern Calif. residents) are being used to support the Japanese Red Cross recovery efforts.

What Can California Learn from Chile’s 8.8 Earthquake?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

The American Red Cross and the U.S. Geological Survey issued a joint report in April on lessons Southern Californians could learn from Chile’s response to the 8.8 earthquake in Feb. 2010.

Thank You SoCal for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Donations

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Southland residents have put compassion into action by generously donating to help the hundreds of thousands of Japanese earthquake and tsunami survivors. See local fundraising photos.

Philips Lifeline – American Red Cross Open House – June 3rd

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

In the past year, the Lifeline program of the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles has helped over 1,400 seniors and at-risk individuals remain independents in their own home. In this time, the Lifeline program has responded to over 1,000 help calls. The quick assistance that many have received is due in large part [...]

Southern California & Hawaian Tsunami Warnings

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Southern California Tsunami Advisory Issued For Mid Day Saturday.

Red Cross Responds to Multiple Disasters in the Pacific and Southeast Asia

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

As Southeast Asia and the South Pacific islands grapple with devastating earthquakes, a typhoon and a tsunami, the American Red Cross is helping to provide relief as part of the global Red Cross relief network.