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Thousands Displaced by Gustav Find Safety in Red Cross Shelters Food, shelter and emotional support - providing these basic life-saving necessities to residents is the top priority of the Red Cross in the early days of this storm. The Red Cross is committed to keeping people as comfortable as possible until they are able to return home. The Red Cross Responds to Hurricane Gustav [PDF] How Donations Help Disaster Victims [PDF] Your donations at work

 

Critical Blood Shortage Continues more...

 

Latest Chapter Newsletter (Summer 2008)

 

Preparing for and recovering from a Power Outage

 

Food Safety in a Power Outage

 

Red Cross Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Photos  - Overview of Volunteer Recognition Awards

Your Red Cross Today - Think you know all there is to know about the Red Cross? Interested in learning more about our programs and hearing the stories of those whose lives have been impacted by the Red Cross? Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can be involved by joining us for "Your Red Cross Today" and enjoy a complimentary lunch. This is not a fundraising event, but an informational session for you to get to know us before you need us.  More...

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Red Cross Training Prepares Leaders to Guide Disaster Response in Local Community
On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's one-year anniversary, more than 30 community leaders—invited by the Mississippi offices of the NAACP—attended a comprehensive, one-day American Red Cross training to prepare them to serve as Red Cross shelter managers.

International Measles Initiative Reaches Amazing Goal! More...

Local Committee Focuses on Red Cross's International Work more...

American Red Cross Expands National Preparedness Information Hotline:

1-866-GET INFO provides callers with disaster safety and preparedness information. more...

Terrorism Preparation Diminishes Fears

 The American Red Cross has long known the best way to avoid disaster is to prepare for the unexpected. But never before has the American public so stringently shared this belief. more...

Attention Teachers and School Officials:

American Red Cross to Offer Humanitarian Law Exploration and Masters of Disaster Implementation Programs. more...