THE RED CROSS RESPONSE TO HURRICANE EARL

Sept 2, 2010 - Before the Hurricane Watch was issued yesterday, The Red Cross called upon our Disaster Coordination Team for the state of North Carolina. Our leadership team includes experienced managers, ready to coordinate our response with local and state government officials; and also includes our Emergency Operations Center Liaison, placed in the NC State Emergency Operations Center. As of this morning the American Red Cross and county officials opened a shelter in Bethel, NC in response to the Ocracoke Island evacuation.

The American Red Cross is prepared to open and support shelters as necessary, or as requested by our NC Emergency Management agencies. Our local government partners are working with us, and supporting our efforts, as well. We, along with our government partners, have identified 82 potential shelter locations across the state and have placed 14 of those shelters on stand-by. Our national headquarters is moving equipment and supplies into our area, including 2 drop trailers of relief supplies, to support any Red Cross response that may be necessary.

While we hope for the best, we are also preparing for the worst. In addition, we will continue to remind the public that now is the time to prepare for a disaster, to update emergency supply kits and to remain informed and know what to do in the event of severe weather from Hurricane Earl.

Should there be extensive damage to the NC coast, the Red Cross response will be large and costly. We are currently seeking donations to assist with our preparations and for the potential response this weekend. Businesses, churches, civic organizations, and individuals are encouraged to help us help them. Financial donations can be made online at www.redcross.org or by contacting the local Red Cross chapter in Burlington @ 336.226.4906. The chapter offices are located at 511 West Davis Street.

SOMEONE IS COUNTING ON YOU

RIGHT NOW

Aug 23, 2010 - At the American Red Cross, we closely monitor national and local blood supplies to ensure we can provide blood where and when it is needed.

There is a critical need for blood donors now. In fact, someone is counting on you at this very moment to give the gift of life. All blood types are needed, but type O negative donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a shortage.

Meeting this need is particularly challenging now since the extremely high temperatures are keeping donors inside, most schools are not in session to hold blood drives and we are experiencing a high number of donors who are unable to keep their appointments.

Please give blood as soon as you can and encourage a friend or neighbor to give too. Make and keep your appointment to donate today.

Please call 226-4906 or click here to find a convenient blood donation location and to schedule a lifesaving blood donation appointment.

Piedmont Carolina Chapter Provides Assistance to Local Victims of Fire

The Burlington Times-News, August 18, 2010 - A fire caused by lighting ruined the inside of a Graham couple’s mobile home. (break) American Red Cross representatives arrived to look at the damage and to talk to Owens and Harper late Wednesday morning. (for full story...)

Red Cross Encourages Residents to Prepare Now for Hurricanes

PIEDMONT TRIAD, May 24, 2010—As hurricane season sets to begin next week, your American Red Cross encourages families throughout the Piedmont Triad to take action during Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 23- 29. “The best time to prepare is now—when we have no storms,” said Bill Brent, Regional Executive Director, Greensboro Chapter of the American Red Cross.

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