Disaster – Page 14 – Red Cross Central California Blog

Sound the Alarm Effort Empowers Thousands to Stay Safe From Home Fires

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

Every day, seven people die in home fires, most often in homes without working smoke alarms. That’s why the American Red Cross launched our Home Fire Campaign in 2014 to save lives. Sound the Alarm is a critical part of the campaign. Through our home visits, we’ve installed more than 2.1 million free smoke alarms and prepared more than 2.3 million people for … Continue reading Sound the Alarm Effort Empowers Thousands to Stay Safe From Home Fires

Driving Our Mission Forward

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

When the unthinkable becomes reality, people need immediate support. During these most urgent moments, the American Red Cross shows up—often with little notice—to deliver help and hope, and we do this on a tremendous scale. Every eight minutes, the Red Cross mobilizes to help people in their darkest hours. “It is so great to see … Continue reading Driving Our Mission Forward

Safe Grilling Tips this Summer

Posted on June 21, 2021June 23, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

Grilling food is so popular that more than three-quarters of U.S. adults have used a grill — yet, grilling sparks more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. To avoid this, the Red Cross offers these grilling safety tips: Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals … Continue reading Safe Grilling Tips this Summer

Red Cross Stands with Residents Devastated by 2020 Wildfire Season

Posted on June 14, 2021June 16, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

Last year’s wildfire season was a traumatic one for families and communities in Oregon, California and other states across the western U.S. In Oregon, some of the most destructive wildfires in state history destroyed thousands of homes, while multiple California blazes consumed over 4.1 million acres. In response, the American Red Cross was there with … Continue reading Red Cross Stands with Residents Devastated by 2020 Wildfire Season

Celebrating the 140th Anniversary of the American Red Cross

Posted on May 20, 2021July 1, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

American Red Cross supporters provide a beacon of hope. From helping during disasters and ensuring access to lifesaving blood, to providing training to save lives and supporting military communities, the Red Cross is there when help can’t wait. Thank you for being alongside us for the past 140 years.

7 Remarkable Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Clara Barton

Posted on March 15, 2021June 4, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

compiled by Dave Wagner, Public Affairs Volunteer Celebrate both Red Cross Month and Women’s History Month with these notable tales from the extraordinary life of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross and one of the most honored women in American history. Clara Barton earned the moniker "Angel of the Battlefield" during the … Continue reading 7 Remarkable Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Clara Barton

Why I Serve – Ruth Townsend, Case Manager

Posted on March 1, 2021February 28, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

as told to Gail Marshall, Public Affairs Volunteer It was during April of 2020, with the pandemic in its second month, when I began to grow impatient with my new normal. I’m an active sports lover and world traveler, but ski season was over and borders were closing worldwide. My gym was closed, my card … Continue reading Why I Serve – Ruth Townsend, Case Manager

Answering the Call: A Journey of Recovery After a Home Fire

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

By Dave Wagner, Public Affairs Volunteer A text from the Fire Communications Center woke Paul Brown, a volunteer with the Pacific Coast chapter, just after midnight. He was on the road a few minutes later, responding with the Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) to assist the survivors of a home fire. Each year, the … Continue reading Answering the Call: A Journey of Recovery After a Home Fire

Returning Home After a Wildfire

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

If your home was affected by a wildfire, do not return home until authorities say it is safe. Use caution when entering burned areas as hazards may still exist, including hot spots, ash pits and fallen power lines. Then take these first steps to inspect your home to ensure that you and your loved ones … Continue reading Returning Home After a Wildfire

Red Cross Help “A Blessing”

Posted on September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

by Winnie Romeril, Red Cross Public Affairs As the Creek Fire swept through the Sierra Nevada foothills, many Mono tribal members, like Thomas Riley, were forced from their homes into the arms of the Red Cross. “We know so many families who have lost their homes and everything they had. Our community was hit hard,” … Continue reading Red Cross Help “A Blessing”