By Joseph P. Cirone Hundreds of American Red Cross trained volunteers have concluded their work in the Nation’s Capital, supporting local, state and federal emergency services and military personnel during the 58th Presidential Inauguration. More than 250 volunteers from Red Cross chapters in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware worked long hours, … Continue reading Hundreds of Red Cross Volunteers Support Inaugural Week in Nation’s Capital
Putting the P.R.E.P. in Preparedness
By: Betsy Robertson Photo by: Shant Tersakian Nestled high along the northernmost edge of Washington State sits a geographic oddity. Four and half square miles of Whatcom County that is only accessible by crossing two international borders. In Point Roberts, Washington they say, "happiness is contagious," but there is another philosophy that governs the 1,300 residents … Continue reading Putting the P.R.E.P. in Preparedness
Saving the World with a Mouse Click
By Anna Kultin Photo by Jen Blackwood Big data and digital networks are reshaping the world of philanthropy. A global project called Missing Maps allows anyone to help save the lives of millions affected by disasters. All you need is time, a computer and the internet. The Missing Maps project was born of the fallout … Continue reading Saving the World with a Mouse Click
“Volunteering Brought us Closer Together”
By Cassylee Mead Edited by Nancy Waddell, photo by Dan Bates / The Herald Husband and wife team from Snohomish County, Richard and Kathy Kennard, are “all in” when volunteering for the American Red Cross. From leading disaster actions teams to starring in local parades, they are ready to do whatever they can to help their … Continue reading “Volunteering Brought us Closer Together”
Restoring Lost Connections
By Amy McCray When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, Sharon Andrews of Spokane, WA responded to the call from the Red Cross to help those in need. She has been volunteering ever since. Most recently, Andrews’ vast experience in disaster services technology helped local Hawaiian chapters in August 2016. She deployed to … Continue reading Restoring Lost Connections
Snohomish County Chapter Celebrates a Century of Service
By Cassylee Mead Edited by Nancy Waddell From landslides to pillowcase emergency kits, the American Red Cross serving Snohomish County has been preparing, responding and helping the community recover since Oct. 19, 1916. Less than six months after the chapter was founded, the United States was thrust into WWI. The American Red Cross launched … Continue reading Snohomish County Chapter Celebrates a Century of Service
Full Circle – From Victim to Volunteer
By Diane Toomey Sid Crook-Hustler, her two roommates and their two kids experienced a nightmare. Sid was working at McDonald’s in the winter of 2011, along with one of her roommates, when a call came in that their home was on fire. They fled on foot into the snow, running down the road when a … Continue reading Full Circle – From Victim to Volunteer
The Power of People – Locals Respond to National Calls for Help
by Colin Downey The concept of “neighbors helping neighbors” is one idea that connects all Red Cross volunteers. It makes no difference if those neighbors have suffered a home fire down the street or a flood across the country. This year, Red Cross volunteers from the Northwest Region have been called on more than ever … Continue reading The Power of People – Locals Respond to National Calls for Help
Preparing the Peninsulas: Recruitment and Training Workshops
When large weather events strike Western Washington, our Pacific Ocean coastline often bears the brunt of the storm. Strong winds and heavy rains have the potential to cause significant damage and impact the people who live there. In addition to the coastline, Clallam and Jefferson Counties include the Olympic Mountains and Rainforest, the Straits of … Continue reading Preparing the Peninsulas: Recruitment and Training Workshops
Helping behind the scenes in Louisiana
By Amy McCray Edited by Nancy Waddell This past summer the nation watched anxiously as a catastrophic flood devastated southern Louisiana. More than 31 inches of rain fell in 15 hours, producing 7.1 trillion gallons of water, three times as much as Hurricane Katrina. Over 30,000 residents were displaced and over 11,000 sought refuge in … Continue reading Helping behind the scenes in Louisiana
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