Red Cross Central California Blog
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Close your eyes and image… It’s a cold winter night with temperatures dropping below freezing. You and your family are huddled together for warmth along with hundreds of other refugees. Outside you can hear the buzzing of disaster responders working feverishly to secure the area. Other families are sharing an open flame out on the … Continue reading Giving with Meaning on Giving Tuesday
Thank you to Dr. Jamie D. Aten, Founder and Co-Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois for the following guest post. There was a lot of fanfare leading up to Stephen Colbert’s September debut on the Late Show. However, it seems like a whole lot less people were aware of another … Continue reading Colbert Ready
Red Crossers here at home and around the nation have been responding to violent flooding, fires, and other natural disasters all Summer long. In our Central California Region alone, we've responded to nearly a dozen wildfires in the last three weeks. If you live in the heart of a major city, you may never experience … Continue reading Disaster On A Dollar: The Dollar Store Emergency Kit Challenge!
One of my favorite past times is binge-watching Netflix. I remember a few years ago I watched a movie that had me bawling in tears. No, it wasn’t Titanic or Steel Magnolias (although I do make sure I have a box of tissues with me whenever I watch these films). It was a documentary called … Continue reading Pets Are Family Too: Preparing Everyone for Disaster
The Rock is at it again, saving the world at this week's premiere of the action packed disaster thriller San Andreas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23VflsU3kZE Between the San Andreas release and other earthquake hoaxes circulating the internet, there's been a lot of talk lately about the impact of these disasters. But there hasn't been as much talk about … Continue reading The Red Cross “Rocks” Earthquake Safety ahead of San Andreas Premiere
Our Red Cross region has been lucky enough to receive assistance from five wonderful young ladies over the past couple of weeks; they helped with everything from disasters response projects to preparedness presentations. The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) have launched an innovative partnership to establish a … Continue reading FEMA Corps Comes to Central California
It was Cindy Huge’s birthday and she was looking forward to a relaxing day. “Today is my birthday and I am going to sit with my feet up and read a book!” she posted on Facebook. But as most Red Crossers know, a large disaster can change plans in an instant. Her phone rang. It … Continue reading Day in the Life: Public Affairs, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
It was early in the morning when Jack and Linda got the call. The sun wasn’t even out yet but The Breys were ready to leap into action. An overnight house fire had left a Santa Maria family of four without a home. Thankfully everyone made it out alive, but one family member had to … Continue reading Day in the Life: Disaster Action Team, 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Red Cross Central California Blog 