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Here at the Pacific Coast Chapter in Santa Barbara, we’ve had a lot of changes lately! We’ve gotten a brand new name, hired several new staff members, and have undergone a thorough spring cleaning of the building. Part of all these updates (and part of my job as Business Operations Coordinator), has been to revise … Continue reading Creating an Office Emergency Plan
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
American Red Cross Giving Day kicked off early this morning and we're asking everyone: Are you all in? The local Red Cross works hard everyday throughout Central California. Whether it's helping residents affected by home fire or getting a service member home to see their loved ones, the Red Cross is there to help. Last … Continue reading Are You All In?
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
The history of the Red Cross began on the battlefield, supporting military members during times of war. Today, the Red Cross continues to serve the Armed Forces, from the newly enlisted to long time veterans. So it's only natural that the Red Cross Central California Region has continued this long tradition of supporting our local Armed … Continue reading Three Easy Ways to Honor the Armed Forces on Memorial Day
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
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
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
The sun was setting over the Bakersfield skyline as guests started to arrive at the airplane hangar for the annual Kern County Real Heroes event. It was the perfect celebration to end a day full of wonderful volunteer services throughout the Central California Region. The 1940’s big band music was playing, drinks were flowing, and … Continue reading Day in the Life: Fundraising, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
It was dinner time at the Ventura Veterans Home when Carol Rogers arrived. As a Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) volunteer, she often visits with local veterans both at the home and out in the community. Carol sat down at a table and began to chat with the residents about their outing next Wednesday. … Continue reading Day in the Life: Service the Armed Forces, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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