American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter

RED CROSS RESPONDING TO HURRICANE EARL

saunderse — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:13:00 GMT

The American Red Cross is helping people already affected by Hurricane Earl in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and preparing for any landfall the huge storm may make along the eastern coastline of the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Update to Red Cross Services in Haiti

saunderse — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The American National Red Cross is providing a wide range of help and support in the form of food, water, relief supplies, field hospitals, emotional support, sanitation facilities and family linking services for the Haiti earthquake survivors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.