Deadly tornadoes and floods in the South have left hundreds dead and thousands homeless. As survivors pick up the pieces , the Red Cross Los Angeles Region has dispatched more than 45 disaster volunteers to assist with the relief operations.
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Additional Local Volunteers Deployed to South for Disaster Relief Operations
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011Serving a Helping of Hope to Tornado Survivors: One Local Volunteer’s Experience
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Red Cross Volunteer Sandy Hanagami, currently in Alabama assisting tornado survivors with their immediate needs shares her experience. Volunteers from the Red Cross Los Angeles Region are on the ground providing relief in five states.
Red Cross Mission Malaria: Zero Deaths by 2015
Monday, April 25th, 2011To commemorate World Malaria Day on April 25, 2011, the American Red Cross is joining other members of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement to renew efforts towards achieving the target of zero malaria deaths by 2015.
Red Cross Joins the World in Celebrating Global Youth Service Day
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011Nearly 90 Red Cross youth volunteers from throughout the L.A. Region celebrated Global Youth Service Day on April 16 by learning about the importance of international humanitarian law and participating in service projects throughout Pasadena.
Red Cross Comes to the Rescue After Tornadoes, Floods Devastate the Midwest and South
Friday, April 15th, 2011The American Red Cross is coming to the aid of people across the South as powerful tornadoes continue to tear through the region, destroying homes, closing highways, causing power outages and forcing people to evacuate from their neighborhoods.
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.
Josh Duhamel Runs with L.A. Youth for Japanese Relief Efforts
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Film and television actor Josh Duhamel, joined by a number of his celebrity friends (including wife Fergie) teamed with the American Red Cross of Santa Monica to raise $150,000 for Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief at the Sun, March 27 “Youth Run 4 Japan” fundraiser on the Santa Monica beach.
Honoring Gabrielle Giffords: Local Residents Learn Lifesaving Skills at Save-a-Life Saturday
Monday, February 28th, 2011More than 100 people were trained in hands-only CPR and other first aid skills at the Red Cross L.A. Region’s Save-a-Life Saturday on March 19 honoring Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and those people who performed lifesaving actions when she was wounded. The free event was part of a nationwide Red Cross event to teach basic lifesaving skills. Watch this two-minute video and learn to save a life.
Legendary Broadcast Journalist and ardent Red Cross supporter, Jack Popejoy dies at age 63.
Monday, February 7th, 2011Jack Popejoy was involved in emergency planning and management, contributing his significant expertise to the City of Los Angeles Emergency Operations Organization for more years than any other person, and remained an adviser to the County of Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management and ardent supporter of the American Red Cross.
Haiti Relief and Recovery: One Year Later
Friday, January 7th, 2011At the one-year anniversary of the Haiti earthquake, the needs remain great, but there are signs of hope and progress. The money donated to the Red Cross by Southland residents has provided life-saving relief to hundreds of thousands of Haitians.
