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Red Cross Heroes
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Helen is one of our most frequent travelers to the site of National Disaster Relief Operations. Helen recently completed her 26th assignment, returning from Galveston Texas the first of November. Helen spent 2 weeks at a Galveston Tent Shelter providing the residents of Galveston Island a safe place to stay as the victims of Hurricane Ike, struggled to clean up their properties and find a more permanent place to live. Our Red Cross chapter is fortunate to have volunteers like Helen who are ready to fly at a moments notice. Without Helen and others we wouldn't have the manpower necessary to sustain a relief operation after a devastating disaster like Hurricane Ike.
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The American Red Cross Needs Heroes
EVERYDAY
....................................become a Hero today!
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Red Cross News
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June-4-2009
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Hurricane Season began June 1
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Hurricane season began on June 1 and is here to stay through the end of November. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2009 season will be near normal with four to seven hurricanes likely. Predictions call for nine to 14 named storms and 1 to 3 major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher. The American Red Cross is urging those who live in areas prone to big storms to prepare now.
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March-5-2009
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County Commissioners Proclaim March As Red Cross Month
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In the Proclamation many examples were used to site how the Red Cross has provided services to Onslow County this past year. The long standing tradition of recognizing the Red Cross during March dates back to when FDR was President. There will be many opportunities for Onslow Citizens to show their support this month through donations of time, money, or blood.
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February-24-2009
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March Is Red Cross Month
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In a tradition that dates back to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, stating "it is a time to honor this charitable organization and reflect on its remarkable achievements and contributions to our country", March has become Red Cross Month. It is my hopes that you will see Red Crossers throughout Onslow County providing services, raising monies, and educating others about disaster preparedness. If you have a story to tell, feel free to send it to me by using About US above. If you would like to have your story featured on our website, please give permission and provide phone number and mailing address where you can be reached. Let's Paint the Town RED during March! Warmest regards, your chapter executive, Joy Branham
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Hurricane Preparedness
- Build a disaster supplies kit or check the kit you got ready last year. Include a three-day supply of water and ready-to-eat non-perishable foods such as tuna fish, peanut butter, crackers, canned fruit, juice boxes, etc. Don’t forget a manual can opener, battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries. Your kit should also have a first aid kit, prescription and non-prescription medications, and copies of important documents.
- Prepare a personal disaster and evacuation plan. Identify two meeting places, one near your home, and one outside your area in case you can’t return home. Make plans for your pets. Select an out-of-area emergency contact person.
- If a hurricane WATCH is issued, listen to weather updates from your battery-powered or hand-cranked radio. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, hanging plants, bicycles, toys and garden tools, anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. Close all windows and doors. Cover windows with storm shutters or pre-cut plywood. If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture or move it to a higher floor to protect it from flooding. Fill your vehicle’s gas tank. Check your disaster supplies kit to make sure items have not expired.
- If a hurricane WARNING is issued, listen to the advice of local officials, and leave if they tell you to do so. Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and the main water valve. If you are not advised to evacuate, stay inside, away from windows, skylights and glass doors. Do NOT use open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light. If power is lost, turn off appliances to reduce damage from a power surge when electricity is restored.
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American Red Cross: In The News
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