The American Red Cross is on the scene in Santa Barbara, CA, offering shelter, food, and a helping hand to those residents affected by the massive wildfires in the area.
Red Cross is operating several shelters, and is working with the Humane Society to shelter animals whose owners have been evacuated from their homes. The Santa Barbara County Chapter is urging residents to be prepared to "Grab and Go," putting important papers, extra medications, pet supplies and irreplaceables in the car to be ready to flee the area quickly if necessary. You can follow the chapter’s response on its web site or on Twitter. Read more...
Pandemic Flu, Are You Prepared?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 —
As the world continues to monitor the swine flu (H1N1 flu outbreak) situation, you may hear references to "pandemic flu". Stories in the media are constant as health officials around the globe are watching whether the current flu outbreak evolves into a pandemic.
What is pandemic flu and what does it really mean?
A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges and humans have little or no immunity toward it. The virus begins to cause serious illness which spreads easily from person to person around the world.
While this video contains references to "bird flu," the steps it urges the public to take also apply to swine flu (H1N1).
Red Cross Monitoring Swine Flu Situation
The Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross is aware of the
current human swine flu cases in the United States and Mexico. Currently, the
American Red Cross is monitoring the situation and the American Red Cross
National Headquarters is in close contact with federal and state health
officials, including the Center for Disease Control. The Red Cross urges all to
take precautionary measure and Be Red Cross Ready:
Remember to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze; throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or
sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and
limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread
that way.
For people seeking information on human swine flu, the CDC Web site provides
the latest information, which can also be obtained by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO.
For general information on seasonal flu and how to stay healthy, please refer to
the Seasonal
Flu Checklist on RedCross.org.
Fashion show to benefit the Red Cross
Lounge On 20 in Sacramento will host a fashion show to benefit the Sacramento Sierra Chapter on May 7th.
The show will feature local designer Mikobella Designs with clothing inspired by St. Tropez.
Click here to view the full flyer and purchase tickets or call (916) 368-3172 for more information.
CPR Saturday in Truckee - Saturday May 30, 2009
Learn to save the life of a loved one who has stopped breathing, is having a heart attack or is choking.
Earn American Red Cross Certification in Adult Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Optional AED training available to those who earn CPR Certification.
Sponsored by:
Training is FREE!!
Sign up today!
Pre-Registration required online
or call toll-free 1-866-65-MY-ARC or (916)368-3130 or (530)885-9392 ext. 102. View the flyer.
$10 material fee required at time of pre-registration includes $10 credit towards purchase
of ARC merchandise available only at the event. No refunds available. Credit
holds no cash value.
Location: Truckee Veteran’s Hall
10214 High Street
Overlooking Downtown Truckee
From I-80 East, take Central Truckee exit. Left at stop sign to Donner Pass
Rd & Left on High Street.
Evelyn and Sara Gore, Placer District volunteers attended the Youth Institute Conference in Orlando, Florida as respresentatives for the Sacramento Sierra Chapter.
Evelyn, age 16, and her mother can be seen recruiting a new member at NASA during their activities at the conference.
Click here to read more details about the conference, see more photos or learn about Youth services with the Red Cross.
Youth and the Red Cross
Are you 14-to-18 years of age and looking for a way to
make a difference? Then click on Tony Hawk to the left (Tony is a world-famous
professional skateboarder and member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet) and he will take you to our Sacramento Sierra Chapter Youth Volunteers page. Since the founding of the Junior Red Cross in 1917, youth
and the Red Cross have been partners. Today, the involvement of young
people with the Red Cross is more important than ever. Our goal is to
provide young people with meaningful opportunities for education, training
and volunteer/community service so that they may remain a part of the Red
Cross family throughout their lives.
Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Clayre Quick, a Sacramento Sierra Chapter Motherlode District
volunteer, is admiring the 1937 Folsom Engine #1 and mascot at the recent
Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Dinner. The Chapter is grateful for Fire
Chief Dan Haverty and his Folsom Fire Department staff for helping make
the 2009 Volunteer Recognition a success.
By the time you read this information, an American
will have died from sudden cardiac arrest.
More than 200,000 Americans die of sudden cardiac arrest every year, and up
to 50,000 of those deaths could be prevented by a trained person initiating
the Cardiac Chain of Survival and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). All
Sacramento Sierra Chapter Adult and Child CPR courses teach defibrillation
skills. We invite you to learn more about the technology and training that can
save the life of your family member, co-worker or friend. Contact us at
916-368-3130 or sign-up
here for CPR and AED training.
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If you are a business owner or
manager and would like to consider the purchase of an AED for your
employees / clients / visitors, please call us at 916-368-3184 or send us
an email. We would be
pleased to work with you in facilitating your purchase of this life-saving product. The Red Cross Store is operated by your local
Chapter and all proceeds go directly to support Sacramento Sierra
Chapter's life-saving activities. Browse all our Red Cross safety products.
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