Posts Tagged ‘red cross’

Volunteers Learn to be “Red Cross Ready” to Help at Disaster Services Training Weekend

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region hosted a Disaster Services Health Resources (DSHR) training weekend on November 5 and November 6 for nearly 150 volunteers at L.A. Valley College.

South L.A. Complex Fire Leaves Families in Need: “I Knew the Red Cross Would Come”

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

A recent, multi-family dwelling fire left six Los Angeles families homeless and in need of Red Cross help.

Help Save Lives with Red Cross Fire Safety Tips

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Every 82 seconds a home fire breaks out. This October 9-15 the Red Cross is helping families and businesses learn how to protect themselves and others from fires in observance of National Fire Prevention Week.

Guard Against the “Silent Killer” with Red Cross Tips

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

The Red Cross is urging households to install carbon monoxide alarms and learn how to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning

Spectacular San Gabriel Valley Estates Take Center Stage at Sept. 25 Fundraiser

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Eight of the most beautiful estates in the San Gabriel Valley, including the Cravens Estate in Pasadena, are sharing the spotlight during an open house on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m., with proceeds benefitting the American Red Cross.

Be Prepared! Event Asks SoCal Residents to Focus on Emergency Preparedness

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

September is National Preparedness Month and the first responder and disaster recovery communities were out in full strength on September 20 at Exposition Park in Los Angeles.

It’s Time to Get Ready SoCal!

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Throughout the month of September, the American Red Cross, ABC7 and community partners will provide disaster preparedness education through the Ready SoCal: Disaster Preparedess campaign.

Local Red Cross Volunteers Help with Relief Efforts in Hurricane Irene’s Wake

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

The Red Cross continues relief operations from North Carolina to New England in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.

Join the Loveshare Run/Walk for the Red Cross Sept. 10

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Run for the Red Cross. Sept. 10, 8AM, Wilshire and Western. The LOVE SHARE 5K run will donate 75% of each participants entry fee to the charity of choice. Choose the American Red Cross!

Free, One Hour “Citizen CPR” Training Offered in July and August

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

In just one hour, dozens of Los Angeles area residents learned vital lifesaving skills. The Red Cross L.A. Region offered free, one-hour “Citizen CPR” (hands-only CPR) training sessions in July and August and the finale of the ABCs of a Safe Summer Program will be held this Saturday, August 27th.