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
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
Exercising the Red Cross sheltering muscle
By: Betsy Robertson Every nine minutes the American Red Cross is called to bring help and hope to people in need. Most often that comes in the form of two volunteers providing immediate comfort and assistance to victims of a single family home fire. But what happens when multiple families are impacted and the need … Continue reading Exercising the Red Cross sheltering muscle
New Partnership Grows from Ashes
Red Cross works Hand in Hand with service organizations to better support local communities.
#help1family on Red Cross Giving Day!
#help1family on April 26 with a donation of blood or money to the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross gets Great Assist from Harlem Globetrotters
By: Faith Hoyt What do the Harlem Globetrotters and the American Red Cross have in common? They both want to help communities prepare and respond to local disasters. This is why the American Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters have teamed up. As part of a two-year partnership, we've joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as … Continue reading American Red Cross gets Great Assist from Harlem Globetrotters
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
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
What should you do when you need to evacuate?
Key information from the Red Cross EVACUATION SHELTERS Shelters are open to all residents who have had to leave their homes due to evacuations orders or who have been impacted by wildfire activity. Shelter sites are open day and night and are a safe place to stay. Red Cross staff and volunteers are providing … Continue reading What should you do when you need to evacuate?
Spokane Area Community Partners Join Forces to Support Red Cross Wildfire Response
Wenatchee, WA, 10:30a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 Thanks to the generosity of the Greater Spokane community, KXLY4 television, and the Spokane Federal Credit Union, a total of over $10,000 was raised for the Red Cross Washington Wildfires relief fund on Thursday, September 3, 2015, during an all-day telethon on KXLY4. Alyssa Ando, a Greater Inland … Continue reading Spokane Area Community Partners Join Forces to Support Red Cross Wildfire Response
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