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 Are you

"Red Cross Ready"?

 

 

While the American Red Cross and our partners are committed to lending a helping hand in to those in need, assistance may be delayed in times of disaster.  That's why it's important for you and your family to Be Red Cross Ready by completing three easy steps:

 

Get A Kit

Make A Plan

Be Informed

 

Let's start with the kit.  Listed below are the items that are suggested for a good disaster supply kit.  You can make your own supply kit listing for your personal use. 

Find a waterproof container and start filling it with the things listed below or whatever you have on your list.  We have two weeks to get it completed before we start part two of our project, Make A Plan.  Our goal is to have it all completed by June 1st which is the official start of hurricane season.  Check back on May 3rd for information on Make A Plan.

 

DISASTER SUPPLY KIT

 

Water - at least a three (3) day supply; one gallon per person per day

Food - at least a three (3) day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food

Flashlight

Battery powered or hand crank radio (NOAA weather radio if possible)

Extra batteries

First Aid Kit

Medications (7 day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses,contact lenses, syringes, cane)

Multi-purpose tool

Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)

Cell phones with chargers

Family and emergency contact information

Extra cash

Emergency blanket

Map(s) of the area

Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)

Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)

Tools/supplies for securing your home

Extra set of car keys and house keys

Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes

Rain gear

Insect repellent and sunscreen

Camera for photos of damage

 

For more information on hurricane preparedness

click here.


When Rob started helping with Red Cross blood drives as a senior in college, he never thought he would be a recipient.  On his way back to school one day after winter break, Rob wasi n a serious car accident.  More than 12 units of blood were used to save his life.  Rob says giving blood is one of the greatest acts of charity because you are giving away a part of yourself to help someone you don't even know - or as he discovered - maybe someone you do.


Eighteen-month-old Calvin had sickle cell disease.  So when he ran a fever that didn't go away, his mother rushed him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with acute chest syndrome.  Several days later, whenit was time to go home, Calvin's mother noticed he couldn't move one of his legs - he had had a stroke.  Therapy, love and blood donations helped Calvin recover.  To avoid future episodes, Calvin will continue to need the help only blood donors can give.
To help the future Calvin's and Rob's membersforlife.org/cbsr will give you the nearest blood drives to your location...
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