Nearly 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.
Posts Tagged ‘earthquake’
Red Cross Joins the World in Celebrating Global Youth Service Day
Tuesday, April 19th, 20118.9 Magnitude Hits Japan, Tsunami Watch in effect for Coastal Areas of California
Friday, March 11th, 2011Reporting from Beijing and Tokyo. The worst earthquake in generations struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, setting off a devastating tsunami that swallowed swaths of coastal territory and fanned out across the Pacific Ocean, threatening everything in its path.
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.
Are You Ready To Shake Out!
Monday, October 4th, 2010Do you know what you would do to protect yourself if a major earthquake happened right now? The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill is a great opportunity to learn and practice what to do during earthquakes. This year’s drill is on Thursday, October 21st at 10:21 a.m. Visit www.ShakeOut.org to register!
Ready, Set, ShakeOut! Get prepared for the big one.
Monday, October 12th, 2009On Oct 15 at 10:15 a.m. the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles, along with close to 7 million Californians, will take part in the largest, most comprehensive earthquake drill ever.
Quake Rattles the Southland: How Prepared Were You?
Sunday, May 17th, 2009Sunday night’s 4.7 temblor and subsequent aftershocks that rattled the Los Angeles area reminds us all that disaster can strike at any time. While the quake left no significant damage, plenty of nerves were rattled.
