The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Chapter News
November-10-2009
Community Disaster Education prepares you for life's emergencies
Part of the mission of the American Red Cross is to help people prevent and prepare for life's emergencies. We offer free Community Disaster Education (CDE) seminars in fire safety, pandemic flu
Red Cross Making Preparations as Tropical Storm Ida Heads toward Gulf Coast
WASHINGTON, November 9, 2009 – The American Red Cross is preparing for Tropical Storm Ida to make landfall along the Gulf Coast, opening shelters in four states.
In one week, your local American Red Cross responded to 10 home fires in five parishes. Disaster Action Team members, all volunteers, helped 27 people with their immediate emergency needs such as lo
