American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter

RED CROSS URGES PEOPLE TO GET PREPARED

saunderse — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:09:00 GMT

Local Chapter to Hold Disaster Preparedness Expo on September 11th.

Local Chapter Joins Nationwide Fundraising Drive in Anticipation of Extremely Active Hurricane Season

saunderse — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:43:00 GMT

"Click, text or call” to support disaster readiness, relief and recovery across the U.S.

Red Cross Encourages Southwest Alabama Residents to Prepare Now for Hurricanes

saunderse — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:49:00 GMT

As hurricane season sets to begin next week, the American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Regional Chapter encourages families in southwest Alabama to take action during Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 23-29.

Mobile Gas Partners with the American Red Cross to Offer Free Adult CPR Training Classes

saunderse — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:28:00 GMT

Mobile Gas, a Sempra Company, is partnering with the American Red Cross to offer two free, four-hour, adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training classes. The classes are currently full.

FREE CPR Training Classes Through the American Red Cross*

saunderse — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:30:00 GMT

Mobile Gas is partnering with the American Red Cross to offer two adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training classes. These sessions are free and open to the public.

Red Cross Response Update to Tornado in North Alabama

saunderse — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter is also recruiting other local Red Cross volunteers to be deployed to Huntsville . The two volunteers that were scheduled to be deployed to Huntsville this morning were unable to go due to personal circumstances.

Red Cross Responding to Tornadoes in SE US

saunderse — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:05:00 GMT

The American Red Cross is providing shelter, food, and comfort to people across the South as they deal with the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes that swept through the area over the weekend.

American Red Cross Responds Internationally to Chile Quake

saunderse — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMT

The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, making $50,000 available for relief operations in Chile while also helping people in Hawaii prepare for a possible tsunami.

Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter Marks Red Cross Month by Thanking Supporters and Volunteers

saunderse — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Red Cross is responding to disasters down the street, across the country and around the world.

Local Red Cross Volunteer Talks About Experiences Helping the Haitian Earthquake Survivors

saunderse — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Annett Royce is a Registered Nurse, and an active local American Red Cross volunteer, who was deployed to help in the Health Services Department by assisting victims of the Haitian earthquake.

Red Cross Urges Caution Heating Homes As Weather Gets Colder

saunderse — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

As temperatures dip across our stretch of the Gulf Coast, the American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter urges families to be cautious when using space heaters and other heating sources, and to make a plan in case of a home fire. Heating sources are the leading cause of winter fires, and increase during the winter months.

Alabama Power Partners with Red Cross to Raise Funds for International Disaster Relief

saunderse — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:57:00 GMT

Alabama Power and the Mobile Chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) have agreed to collect monetary donations for the American Red Cross International Response Fund at their business offices in southwest Alabama.

PROJECT SHARE PROVIDES ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOR MOBILE COUNTY RESIDENTS

saunderse — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The American Red Cross will begin administering the winter Project SHARE program on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

Red Cross Offers Tips on How to Stay Warm during Frigid Temperatures

saunderse — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:17:00 GMT

Bone chilling temperatures have gripped much of the country, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to be safe and prepare as much as possible.

New Way to Donate to the American Red Cross

saunderse — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

American Red Cross supporters can now make financial donations from their mobile phones.

12 Days of Holiday Safety from the Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter

saunderse — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:02:00 GMT

In the spirit of the season, the American Red Cross offers 12 holiday safety tips.

American Red Cross Launches New Holiday Giving Campaign

saunderse — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:27:00 GMT

Red Cross Launches New Holiday Giving Campaign Featuring ‘Gifts that Save the Day’ Online Catalog

Don’t Let the Flu Ruin Your Holiday

saunderse — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:23:00 GMT

Red Cross Offers Steps to Help Avoid Illness During the Thanksgiving Weekend

AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTERS CLOSING

saunderse — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The two Red Cross emergency evacuation shelters in Mobile County will be closed at 9:30am.

Red Cross Offers Safety Tips for Those Affected by Tropical Storm Ida

saunderse — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:21:00 GMT

The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter is urging people who are impacted by Tropical Storm Ida to take the necessary steps to get ready.

Send a “Touch of Home” to Service Members, Veterans and Family Members this Holiday Season

saunderse — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Invite People to Participate in Holiday Mail for Heroes Program

Red Cross Offers the “Trick” to Safety this Halloween

saunderse — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT

With Halloween right around the corner, and H1N1 flu widespread across the country, the American Red Cross offers tips to help parents and children celebrate safely this year.

Red Cross Stresses Family Preparedness During National Fire Prevention Week

saunderse — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:10:00 GMT

The American Red Cross urges families to prepare for and prevent a home fire during National Fire Prevention Week—Practice Your Escape Plan, October 5-11.

Disaster Supplies Delivered to Atmore, AL

saunderse — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Thanks to a major grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation, an Emergency Response Trailer was delivered to Atmore on Thursday. The trailer is equipped with the supplies needed to open and maintain a shelter for 100 people for five days. It will be kept at Fire Station #1 located at 5811 Jack Spring Road on the Poarch Creek Reservation. The Wal-Mart grant has already funded a Disaster Training Institute held in May 2009 on the Poarch Creek Reservation. During that institute, 50 volunteers were trained in Red Cross courses that will enable them to respond to local disasters.

Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter Offers Resources to Help Community Prepare for Disasters

saunderse — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Red Cross research finds 93% of the public is taking extra steps against H1N1 Flu Virus but only 12% are ready for emergencies.

The Mobile BayBears are supporting National Preparedness Night by hosting a "Be Red Cross Ready" night at Hank Aaron Stadium at the game on Sunday night at 6:05pm. Come early to get FREE preparedness information.

Red Cross Offers Program that Teaches Children the Importance of Proper Hand Washing

saunderse — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMT

With the recent outbreak in H1N1 influenza the American Red Cross has a program to help teach kids the importance of proper personal hygiene.

Mobile Gas Partners with the American Red Cross to Offer FREE CPR Training Classes

saunderse — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Mobile Gas, a Sempra Pipelines & Storage Company, is partnering with the American Red Cross to offer two free, four-hour, adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training classes.

FREE CPR Training Classes Offered Through Mobile Gas*

saunderse — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Mobile Gas is partnering with the American Red Cross to offer two adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training classes. These sessions are free and open to the public.

Health Fair for Women Veterans to be Held Next Week

saunderse — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:30:00 GMT

The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter is helping sponsor a Health Fair for Women Veterans. The Women Veterans Health Fair will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Thomas Sullivan Community Center. The health fair is for female veterans and their children.

The American Red Cross to administer the summer Project S.H.A.R.E. program

saunderse — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:10:00 GMT

Project S.H.A.R.E. Provides Energy Assistance for Area Residents

Have a Fun-Filled Fourth of July Holiday but Keep It Safe

saunderse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:40:00 GMT

The American Red Cross would like everyone to enjoy a safe summer holiday, and offers these special tips on travel, fireworks, and outdoor cooking safety to help you and your loved ones have a great weekend.

GRAINGER DONATES $10,000 TO LOCAL AMERICAN RED CROSS

saunderse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:37:00 GMT

The Grainger Foundation has made a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter.

Red Cross Had Shelter Open for Bayou La Batre Residents

saunderse — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT

The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter opened a shelter at the Bayou La Batre Community Center Tuesday night for the residents being evacuated due to a brush fire.

ALABAMA GULF COAST CHAPTER RECEIVES $76,000 GRANT FROM THE WAL-MART FOUNDATION

saunderse — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:15:00 GMT

The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter announced that it is receiving a $76,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation, to increase the disaster response capacity in the rural areas of Choctaw, Clarke, Escambia, Monroe and Washington Counties in Alabama.

MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH

saunderse — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:24:00 GMT

March has officially been declared Red Cross Month by order of a Presidential Proclamation signed by President Barack Obama on Friday, marking the 66th time the month of March has been celebrated in honor of the organization.

PROJECT SHARE PROVIDES ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOR AREA RESIDENTS

saunderse — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:11:00 GMT

The American Red Cross will begin administering the winter Project SHARE program on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

Red Cross Offers Lifesaving Training...Online

saunderse — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:36:00 GMT

Red Cross Online Training lets students learn lifesaving skills on their own time and at their own pace.

National Day of Giving

saunderse — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Red Cross Invites Area Residents to Join in the “National Day of Giving” on December 13

Holiday Mail for Military Service Members

saunderse — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:19:00 GMT

The Red Cross Needs Your Help to Send Holiday Greetings to U.S. Service Members Worldwide

Red Cross Helps Fire Victims and Needs Your Help

saunderse — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:54:00 GMT

The American Red Cross has assisted the victims of 10 fires already this fire season, and that was just for the first week in November.

Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter Offers “Trick” to Safety this Halloween

saunderse — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:50:00 GMT

Everyone Should Follow the “Lucky 13”

Red Cross Urges Caution Heating Homes As Weather Gets Colder

saunderse — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:42:00 GMT

As temperatures start to dip across the area, the American Red Cross urges families to be cautious when using space heaters and other heating sources, and to make a plan in case of a home fire.

Fishing Tournament Cancelled

saunderse — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:17:00 GMT

The American Red Cross Causeway Classic Fishing Tournament has been cancelled due to a Small Craft Advisory.

The American Red Cross Needs Your Help

saunderse — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:49:00 GMT

The American Red Cross is launching a national fundraising campaign to raise an initial $100 million to help victims of recent disasters meet their immediate needs for food, shelter, counseling and other critical services.

ALL Mobile Co. Shelters Closed for Hurricane Gustav Evacuees

saunderse — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:35:00 GMT

The Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter has closed all the shelters for Hurricane Gustav evacuees in Mobile County.

Mobile County Shelter Upate for Hurricane Gustav Evacuees

saunderse — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:29:00 GMT

The last shelter in Mobile County for Hurriane Gustav evacuees will be open until 4:00pm on Saturday, September 6, 2008.

Shelter Update

saunderse — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:37:00 GMT

The Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter is consolidating shelters for out-of-town evacuees.

Shelters Open for Hurricane Gustav Evacuees

saunderse — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:04:00 GMT

The Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter American Red Cross has opened shelters for Hurricane Gustav evacuees in Mobile, Baldwin and Clarke Counties in Alabama.

New Chapter Headquarters Site Purchased

saunderse — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:57:00 GMT

The Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter American Red Cross has purchased a 3.2 acre lot located at the corner of N. Sage Avenue and Dauphin Square Connector as the site for a new Chapter Headquarters Building.

Project SHARE Provides Energy Assistance for Area Residents

saunderse — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:30:00 GMT

The Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter American Red Cross is set to administer the summer Project SHARE program.

Red Cross to Turn Servers into Savers

saunderse — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:26:00 GMT

LuLu’s at Homeport Marina is partnering with Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter American Red Cross for the Servers into Savers Program. The staff at LuLu's will be trained in CPR and First Aid.

Red Cross Position on Compression-Only CPR

saunderse — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:28:00 GMT

Recently, Compression-Only CPR (giving continuous chest compressions) has received attention by media. Per the 2005 International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science with Treatment Recommendations, the Red Cross recognizes that, in some cases, Compression-Only CPR is the best technique for a non-certified, lay responder (bystander) who witnesses the sudden collapse of an adult.

Project SHARE to begin

saunderse — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:02:00 GMT

The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter will begin setting up interview appointments for Project SHARE (Service to Help Alabamians with Relief on Energy), the energy assistance program for low-income elderly or disabled individuals, on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY

saunderse — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:13:00 GMT

As the holiday season moves into full swing, Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross urges families to follow simple safety tips to keep the season merry and to prevent holiday fires. During the winter holiday season the incidence and severity of home fires dramatically increases.