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The Red Cross “Rocks” Earthquake Safety ahead of San Andreas Premiere

Posted on May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

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

FEMA Corps Comes to Central California

Posted on May 14, 2015May 18, 2015 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

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

To Thank Our Heroes

Posted on April 30, 2015 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

As many of you know, I am at the end of my second term, and I have had a chance to meet some amazing people. I have created partnerships with all the “Office of Education” for our region. I have introduced the American Red Cross to different organizations and had the opportunity to educate a … Continue reading To Thank Our Heroes

Saving Lives in Merced: The Home Fire Campaign

Posted on April 27, 2015April 27, 2015 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

The day was April 18, 2015 in Merced, CA. Alyssa Aviles watched as American Red Cross volunteers came into the National Guard facility ready to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide into the Merced homes. Each person had a smile on their face and was anxious to get started on the project at hand. Alyssa … Continue reading Saving Lives in Merced: The Home Fire Campaign

Day in the Life: Pillowcase Project, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Posted on April 17, 2015April 17, 2015 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

“Get out! Stay out! Call 9-1-1!” The elementary school students shouted the phrase in unison at Katie Kellum as she stood in the front of their classroom. A big smile broke out across her face as she realized her presentation was resonating with her audience of little preparedness experts. “It was awesome to see that … Continue reading Day in the Life: Pillowcase Project, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Day in the Life: Home Fire Campaign, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Posted on April 15, 2015April 16, 2015 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

It was just after lunch when Megin Hughes pulled into her local Red Cross office. She and a team of other volunteers were going to spend the afternoon installing free smoke alarms in homes in a nearby neighborhood. It had only been a couple weeks since a fire had burned through a local apartment complex, … Continue reading Day in the Life: Home Fire Campaign, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.