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A list of our most recent press releases:
8/18/2008 — American Red Cross Urges Florida to Get Ready for Tropical Storm Fay
Residents and tourists are being advised to listen closely to local authorities and follow directions on how to be prepared and stay safe. The Red Cross Safe and Well website enables people to get messages to loved ones who may be wondering about their welfare during and after the storm.
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8/18/2008 — American Red Cross Prepares to Respond to Tropical Storm Fay
As Tropical Storm Fay continues to threaten the Florida Keys and western Florida, the Red Cross has pre-positioned both people and supplies throughout the state. Florida has more than 5,000 Red Cross volunteers, nearly 30 feeding trucks, a strong warehouse system and a large stock of cots, blankets and other supplies. Members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program help provide the funding to enable the Red Cross to prepare before disaster strikes.
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7/25/2008 — Corporate Donors Support American Red Cross Response to Hurricane Dolly
Annual Disaster Giving Program members give generously as Red Cross requests additional donations.
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7/10/2008 — California Wildfires: Protecting Your Health
Smoke, dust and fire can have negative effects on anyone in the area, including emergency responders and relief workers. All are likely to encounter one or more of these dangerous elements.
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6/21/2008 — The American Red Cross Urges Safety in States Affected by Flooding
As some residents in Central U.S. recover, others are preparing for potential flooding
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6/20/2008 — Generous Donations Help Replenish American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
With an estimated cost of at least $15 million for the relief efforts in the Central United States, the American Red Cross continues to seek donations for its Disaster Relief Fund. The relief organization is extremely grateful for the approximately $8 million that has been pledged and received for disaster relief to date from generous donors across the country.
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6/13/2008 — American Red Cross Issues Appeal For Disaster Relief Fund
The Red Cross anticipates spending millions as it moves forward with relief efforts for the victims of flooding and tornadoes across seven states.
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6/9/2008 — American Red Cross Responds to Floods and Tornadoes in Central United States
Red Cross shelters are open throughout the affected states to give displaced families a place where they can sleep, get vital information about available assistance, have a hot meal, talk with a mental health worker or meet with a health services worker about any of their healthcare needs.
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5/29/2008 — Generous Donors Allow Red Cross to Respond
The American Red Cross today announced that it has met the expected costs of the Iowa tornado but donations to its Disaster Relief Fund are still needed.
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5/20/2008 — Hurricanes Took A Two Year Break, But You Shouldn’t Take A Break From Preparedness
The Red Cross urges renewed preparedness after two uneventful hurricane seasons.
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5/12/2008 — American Red Cross Relief Flows into Storm Ravaged States
For the second straight week, American Red Cross disaster volunteers are caring for tornado ravaged towns and cities across the South. But the work may not be finished as the same storm system dumps large amounts of rain on the east coast.
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4/2/2008 — In Face of Continuing Katrina and Rita Needs, Red Cross Adds Resources to Gulf Coast
The American Red Cross announces an extension of mental health assistance and other benefits to Hurricane Katrina and Rita survivors living in the hardest-hit areas of the southern Louisiana and south Mississippi.
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12/17/2007 — Don’t Get Burned Out During The Holidays
Incidence and severity of home fires dramatically increases during the holidays. Follow these simple safety tips.
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12/7/2007 — American Red Cross Responds to Northwest Flooding
Members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program Recognized for Their Financial Support.
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12/4/2007 — Before Winter Snow, More Flooding for the Northwest
Red Cross assisting communities as evacuations continue.
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11/7/2007 — Business Leaders Aid American Red Cross to Speed Relief During the California Wildfires
In response to the recent wildfires in Southern California, Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs from the nation’s leading companies, immediately mobilized its members to help the American Red Cross meet affected communities’ urgent needs.
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10/30/2007 — Mexican Red Cross Answers Cross-Border Call for Assistance
Volunteers help reach out to the Spanish speaking community in Southern California affected by the wildfires.
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10/26/2007 — American Red Cross Provides Tools and Guidance for a Safe Return Home
Continues Sheltering and Service Delivery to Thousands.
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10/25/2007 — Thousands Receive Assistance from American Red Cross Mental Health Workers
Organization Provides Tips, Resources in Wake of California Wildfires
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10/25/2007 — American Red Cross Recognizes Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation for Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund in Response to California Wildfires
The American Red Cross today announced that the Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation has generously donated $2 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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10/24/2007 — Wireless Subscribers Can Help California Wildfire Victims Through “Text 2HELP™” Program
The Wireless Foundation and the American Red Cross today announced that most American wireless subscribers can make a charitable donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and assist relief efforts such as those ongoing in southern California, by utilizing the Text 2HELP™ program established by their partnership.
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10/24/2007 — American Red Cross Responds to California Wildfires
Recognizes Members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program for Their Financial Support
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10/24/2007 — Media Advisory: Red Cross Continues Expanding Services to Residents in Southern California
People, equipment and supplies continue to stream into the region.
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10/23/2007 — Southern California Wildfires bring out Massive Movement of Red Cross Resources
Red Cross moving thousands of cots, blankets and workers to Southern California.
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10/4/2007 — American Red Cross Stresses Family Preparedness During National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13
Red Cross Fire Response up 10% in Six Years
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8/24/2007 — Persistent Flooding Devastates the Midwest and South Central U.S.
Additional donations needed to provide relief to flood victims.
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8/23/2007 — Red Cross Responds to Midwest Flooding
From Texas to Minnesota, the Red Cross works to help flood victims.
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7/25/2007 — MEDIA ADVISORY: Recent press release issued by the People’s Hurricane Relief Fund contains a number of errors and misleads survivors of the 2005 hurricanes.
The American Red Cross believes that the press release “Red Cross Hides Katrina Assistance Funds,” issued by the People’s Hurricane Relief Fund, contains a number of errors and misleads survivors of the 2005 hurricanes.
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7/19/2007 — STATEMENT: Hurricane Recovery Program Case Management
Recently, inaccuracies regarding the American Red Cross Hurricane Recovery Program (HRP) have surfaced through nationally syndicated radio programs and several online postings, specifically, that the Red Cross has $20,000 grants available for survivors of the 2005 hurricanes.
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7/3/2007 — Generous Donors Meet Fundraising Needs For Angora Wildfire Relief
Red Cross thanks supporters and continues helping community.
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7/3/2007 — July Fourth Holiday Week Brings No Vacation from Disasters
American Red Cross Workers, Community Members and Emergency Responders Band Together During this Holiday Week.
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5/18/2007 — Generous Donors Meet American Red Cross Costs for Kansas Tornadoes and Flooding
Due to the extraordinary generosity of the public, the American Red Cross believes that current financial donations and pledges will be sufficient to cover the estimated costs of its response to the tornadoes that hit Kansas on May 4, 2007, and the subsequent flooding caused by the same storm system.
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5/5/2007 — American Red Cross responding to Midwest Tornadoes
More than 400 men, women and children in Red Cross Shelters.
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5/5/2007 — American Red Cross Help Unite Missing Family Members in Kansas
List Yourself or Loved Ones on Safe And Well Website.
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4/25/2007 — American Red Cross Urges Planning in Wake of Storms
As the nation continues to grapple with severe weather conditions throughout the High Plains and into the south, the American Red Cross is asking the public to immediately prepare for the potential increase in storm activity.
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4/17/2007 — American Red Cross Supports Community Following Virginia Tech Tragedy
Following the tragic event at the Virginia Tech campus, the American Red Cross is one of many organizations in the local community offering support at this time.
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4/16/2007 — American Red Cross responding to Nor’easter
The American Red Cross is rapidly expanding its disaster response in the wake of a powerful Nor’easter that swept across the Mid-Atlantic and New England states Sunday, leaving heavy snow, extensive flooding and widespread power outages.
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3/12/2007 — Corporations Give Before Disasters to Ensure Quick Response
ADGP members pledge donations on an on-going basis, in advance of major disasters, to help the Red Cross ensure immediate response to meet the needs of those affected by disasters of all sizes, at no cost and regardless of income.
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3/2/2007 — All Hands on Deck at American Red Cross
Tragic events in the last two days have left people throughout the Midwest and the South reeling.
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2/9/2007 — Wireless Subscribers Can Help Florida Victims Through ''Text 2HELP™'' Program
Subscribers of participating wireless carriers can donate $5 to relief efforts simply by text messaging keyword "GIVE" to "2HELP" (24357).
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2/9/2007 — Annual Gifts Help Ensure Quick Response to Florida Tornadoes
The people in Central Florida are still recovering from the devastation caused by last week’s tornadoes, which killed 20 people and impacted more than 2,000 homes in the area.
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2/3/2007 — American Red Cross Urges Caution at Home
As residents of Central Florida awoke this morning to updated reports of increased devastation in their community, some have begun to start the recovery process.
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2/2/2007 — American Red Cross Mobilizes Resources in Central Florida
Deadly storms blew across Central Florida early Friday morning, damaging homes, killing residents and causing power outages. The American Red Cross is rapidly responding, moving personnel and resources that were in place for Sunday’s Super Bowl at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida. In addition, the Red Cross Safe and Well Web site is operating to assist those who cannot reach loved ones.
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1/11/2007 — American Red Cross Joins ProtectingAmerica.org
The American Red Cross, the nation’s leading volunteer disaster preparedness and response organization, has become the latest partner to join ProtectingAmerica.org.
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9/9/2004 — The American Red Cross Challenges Americans to Get Prepared, Be Prepared
Working to make personal preparedness a priority for every city, neighborhood and household, the American Red Cross joins a coalition of national organizations—including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security—in launching National Preparedness Month. Throughout the month of September, the Red Cross’ nearly 900 chapters and Blood Services regions nationwide will be hosting a variety of events to bring the preparedness message home to the communities they serve. There will be a special focus on September 18th, the Red Cross’ first “Together We Prepare Saturday.”
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7/21/2004 — American Red Cross Poll Finds Public Less Prepared
Yesterday, the American Red Cross, George Washington University, the Department of Homeland Security and the Council for Excellence in Government, co-sponsored a symposium titled, “Public Preparedness—A National Imperative,” which brought together a broad spectrum of leaders to identify the issues, challenges and barriers to public preparedness, and the needs and expectations of the public both during and after a disaster. The American Red Cross chose this forum to release preparedness research conducted last month by Wirthlin Worldwide.
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