American Red Cross
Your Partner in Preparedness
 

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Winter Storm Expected.

Are you prepared?

Get information from the Red Cross on:

Winter Storms

Winter Driving Safety

Power Outages

Frozen Pipes

 

If you are registered for a Red Cross class, please call (860) 678-2816 for the latest information on inclement weather class cancellations.

 
Happy Holidays

The warmest wishes for a safe, happy holiday from the Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross.

During this time of giving thanks and celebrating with family and friends, we hope you'll take care to stay safe with tips  from the American Red Cross. 

And we hope you'll take time to consider those affected by disasters by giving of your time as a volunteer  or by making a donation  to the American Red Cross. 

Important Information
Heroes Wanted!


Local Heroes Wanted!
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Do you know someone who's done something really special?
 
Tell us about them and we may select them as one of the Heroes of the Charter Oak Chapter at our breakfast on March 19, 2009.  Nominations are due by December 31. 
Visit our Heroes page to download a nomination form and learn more about this wonderful event.

 
Donate Your Vehicle!

 

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Donate your vehicle to Red Cross!  Your unwanted vehicle can help keep our vehicles on the road.

 

The Charter Oak Chapter can turn your unwanted car, van, truck, motorcycle, camper, RV or boat into much-needed dollars that help us continue our lifesaving, disaster response and emergency preparedness work right here in our home communities.  The process is quick and easy.  Click here to get started! 

Latest News
Local Volunteers Aiding Ice Storm Relief in Northern New England
Eight Red Crossers from the Charter Oak Chapter are part of a group of 12 from Connecticut who have headed north to Massachusetts and New Hampshire to support Red Cross relief operations in the wake
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Red Cross Responds to Major Fire in Norwich
A team from the Charter Oak Chapter responded to a major fire in Norwich in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 30.  The Chapter provided assistance to more than 30 people in eight fami
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We need your support! Please help us respond to disasters.
Your local Red Cross was at the forefront of relief efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. More than 125 Connecticut Red Crossers helped to shelter nearly 60,000 people in 17 states and to
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Volunteer with us!
Volunteer with us!  You'll be amazed at the difference you'll make.  Click here for information.    
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