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July-28-2010
Volunteers and the Southeast Louisiana Chapter: Week of July 19
  Last week (July 19, 2010 – July 25, 2010), our Southeast Louisiana Chapter volunteers were quite busy.  We had ten volunteers respond to eight incidents!  This week is tu
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July-27-2010
Southeast Louisiana Chapter Joins Nationwide Fundraising Drive in Anticipation of Extremely Active Hurricane Season: “Click, text or call” to support disaster readiness, relief and recovery across the U.S.
  NEW ORLEANS, LA, July 27, 2010 — With an extremely active hurricane season looming, an oil spill in the Gulf that could make matters even worse, and local disasters such as tornado
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July-23-2010
AMERICAN RED CROSS GRAND OPENING CEREMONIES AN INCREDIBLE SUCCESS
  NEW ORLEANS, LA, Friday, July 23, 2010 – More than 100 people attended the American Red Cross Grand Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, which included a formal ribbon-cutting with dign
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July-23-2010
Red Cross Encourages Every Household to Develop A Family Communication Plan As Bonnie Nears
  NEW ORLEANS, LA, July 23, 2010 – As Tropical Storm Bonnie is projected to affect our area this weekend, the Red Cross urges all families in the gulf coast area to revie
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Preparedness Center 

There are several basic steps everyone can take to help remain safe during a disaster or other emergency.  These steps include:  Girl recieving services from ERV

 

Assemble an Emergency Preparedness Kit: Kits should contain a first aid kit and essential medications, foods that don’t require cooking or refrigeration and manual can opener, bottled water, flashlights and a battery-powered radio with extra batteries, copies of important documents and other emergency items for the whole family. Download the Be Red Cross Ready information sheet for more specific information on building a kit.  Listen to the "Get a Kit" episode of the "Be Red Cross Ready" Podcast.

 

Make a Plan: Plan what to do in case you are seperated from your family or household members during an emergency.  Plan what to do if you have to evacuate.  Choose an out-of-area emergency contact person.  It may be easier to text or call long distance if local phone lines are overloaded or out of service.  Everyone should carry emergency contact information with them or have it programmed into their cell phones.  Listen to the "Make a Plan" episode of the "Be Red Cross Ready" Podcast.

 

Be Informed:  Be aware of local weather conditions and flood prone areas.  If you are told to evacuate, follow those instructions.  If you need evacuation assistance, please register with 3-1-1.  Listen to the "Stay Informed" episode of the "Be Red Cross Ready" Podcast.

 

Information Sheets

Please note that the PDF files below require Adobe Reader and should be printed on legal size paper

(8.5” x 14”). Download Adobe Reader for free here.

 

 Be Red Cross Ready (General Preparedness):  

  (English pdf | Spanish pdf | Vietnamese pdf)

 Hurricane Safety:  

  (English pdf | Spanish pdf | Vietnamese pdf)

 Returning Home after a Hurricane or Flood:  

  (English pdf | Spanish pdf | Vietnamese pdf)

 Thunderstorm Safety Checklist:

  (English pdf | Spanish pdf | Vietnamese pdf)

 Tornado Safety:  

  (English pdf | Spanish pdf | Vietnamese pdf)

Power Outage Checklist:  

  (English pdf | Spanish pdf | Vietnamese pdf)

 Pet Safety:  

  (English pdf | Spanish pdf | Vietnamese pdf)

Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance and Safety:

 (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

 Mardi Gras Safety (from the National Safety Council):  

  (English pdf)

 

For more information on preparedness please visit Preparedness Fast Facts.  Additionally, you can view the Be Red Cross Ready online presentation.

 

Take this quiz and see just how ready you are.

 

What is "Shelter-in-Place"?

"Shelter-in-place" means to take immediate shelter where you are—at home, work, school, or in between. It is important to listen to TV or radio to understand whether the authorities wish you to merely remain indoors or to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family.

 

Choose a room in advance for your shelter. The best room is one with as few windows and doors as possible. A large room, preferably with a water supply, is desirable—something like a master bedroom that is connected to a bathroom.

 

  

What to do when an evacuation is ordered:

If you need to evacuate:

  1. Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes
  2. Take your disaster supply kit
  3. Lock your home
  4. Use evacuation routes designated by local officials.

 

All American Red Cross assistance is provided free, made possible by donations from the American people.

News Media

If you are interested in an interview with Kay Wilkins, CEO of the American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter, please contact Rebekah Cain or call 504-606-9393. Check out the American Red Cross Online Disaster News Room.

    To Make a Financial Contribution

Phone - To donate to the National Disater Relief Fund Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-276) or 1-800-257-7575 for Spanish-only speakers. 

Internet - Donate through the Southeast Louisiana Chapter by clicking here.  

 

On those rare occasions when donations exceed Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. Your gift enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of all disasters. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org.

 

 

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