By: Sara Shager The Red Cross recently installed smoke alarms in several mobile homes in the Port Susan Camping Club in Tulalip, Washington. The need for working smoke alarms in close-quartered camping clubs is extremely high. The forest surrounding the club increases the risk of fires spreading from home to home. As volunteers finished one … Continue reading Local Survivor Combats Risk with Readiness
Inspiring Families to be Safe
By Kristi Sanders Photos by: Lucia Scordamaglia As an AmeriCorps member of the American Red Cross, my role is focused primarily on teaching kids and adults about Disaster and Home Fire Preparedness. So when presented with an invitation to participate in the annual King County Fire & Life Safety Association’s Kids Safety Day, my answer … Continue reading Inspiring Families to be Safe
A Complex Recovery
By: Diane Toomey Photos by: Betsy Robertson It's been three years since one of the largest fires in the state of Washington started on July 14, 2014. The Carlton Complex Fire consisted of four fires, all ignited by lightning. They destroyed over 250,000 acres, 322 homes and 149 other structures before being contained on July 26. … Continue reading A Complex Recovery
Partnering in Prevention
By: Sara Shager On Saturday, June 24, The American Red Cross and Lake Stevens Fire Department partnered to Sound the Alarm and save lives by installing more than 100 smoke alarms in the Connor Park Mobile Home Park in Lake Stevens, WA. “Many people are unaware of the vital impact smoke alarms have during home … Continue reading Partnering in Prevention
Hearts, Hammers and Smoke Alarms
Red Cross volunteers join a Whidbey Island tradition, bringing home fire safety tools and education to their neighbors in need.
New Partnership Grows from Ashes
Red Cross works Hand in Hand with service organizations to better support local communities.
The Evolution of Red Crosser Kelli Thode
From donor to volunteer and soon to be board member, Kelli Thode embraces the Red Cross in both personal and professional life.
New Smoke Alarms Brighten Family Shelter
Written by: Nashika Stanbro Edited by: Nancy Waddell Usually, volunteers with the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign visit single family residences to install smoke alarms and educate residents on fire safety. But recently, Snohomish County volunteers were able to extend this service to a transitional housing shelter. Red Cross volunteers Kathy and Richard Kennard … Continue reading New Smoke Alarms Brighten Family Shelter
Seeking Applications for 2017-2018 AmeriCorps team members!
The American Red Cross is currently accepting applications for our 2017-2018 AmeriCorps team throughout the Northwest Region!
The Harlem Globetrotters Entertain in Seattle and Assist the Red Cross
The Harlem Globetrotters dribbled their way into Seattle this weekend to provide family-friendly entertainment and to contribute to the efforts of the Red Cross to help communities across the Pacific Northwest prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters big and small. By Chris Granville It was a nail-biter of a game as the Harlem … Continue reading The Harlem Globetrotters Entertain in Seattle and Assist the Red Cross
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