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.
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Red Cross Joins the World in Celebrating Global Youth Service Day
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011What Can California Learn from Chile’s 8.8 Earthquake?
Thursday, April 7th, 2011The 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.
Be the Epicenter of Change: Red Cross Month Activities Planned
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011In March, the Red Cross Los Angeles Region will launch an original web series called The Magnitude and an interactive earthquake exhibit at the Fred Segal store in Santa Monica to promote earthquake preparedness.
Great California ShakeOut: Largest Earthquake Drill in History Held
Thursday, October 21st, 2010On 10-21 at 10:21 a.m., Red Cross volunteers joined millions of people across the state in practicing “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during the largest earthquake drill in history.
Red Cross Flash Mob Surprises Universal City Walk
Monday, October 4th, 2010Nearly 100 American Red Cross volunteers treated Universal City Walk patrons to a surprise preparedness-themed flash mob dance performance demonstrating Drop, Cover and Hold On.
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!
Easter Day Jolt a “Wake-up Call” for So Cal Residents to Prepare
Monday, April 5th, 2010The 7.2 earthquake centered near Mexicali that rocked all of Southern California April 4 should be a “wake-up call” for area residents, said Anna Bourne, manager, Preparedness Education, American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles.
Recent Temblor, Research Reinforce Need for Earthquake Preparedness
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009Southern Californians had barely finished observing the 15th anniversary of the devastating Northridge Earthquake on January 17, when a 3.4-magnitude quake struck the Westside on January 23. As earthquakes go, it was relatively small, felt only by those in the area, but a good reminder that local residents should be prepared for a major temblor.
