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Preparedness During H1N1 (Swine Flu) Outbreak |
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 Protect yourself and keep your family safe through pandemic preparedness now!
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area partners with the Greater Carolinas and Greater Indianapolis Chapters in offering the Pandemic Preparedness course online. The course includes learning how to prevent the spread of disease, how to be ready for emergencies related to a pandemic and how to care for someone who is sick. The cost is only $10, takes approximately two hours to complete and provides life-saving information that can be printed and used as a resource. Register here! Keep informed with updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more about health tips. Be Red Cross Ready with the Flu Checklist. Watch a video. |
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Apartment Units Devastated by Fire in Silver Spring, MD |
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On May 2, 2009 in Silver Spring, MD, a devastating 15-unit apartment fire at the Ashford at Woodlake Apartments displaced 40 people and left 15 additional units without utilities. The apartment's management office provided shelter and the Red Cross provided cots, blankets, comfort kits and assisted with other immediate needs. All Red Cross help is made possible by volunteers and donations. Your Red Cross is prepared to answer the call for help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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 This all-in-one unit offers functionality and versatility that makes it ideal for emergencies. The FR250 provides you with AM/FM radio, flashlight, and cell phone battery charger when you need it most. The Hand-Crank Power Generator charges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack. With the NOAA weather channels and TV VHF channels, you can find weather forecasts or listen to TV shows when you're away from the set. Build your disaster preparedness kit by visiting our Online Store to purchase Eton Radios and other essential supplies! |
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CPR & AED Training Helped a Man Save His Colleague's Life |
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An employee at Navy Federal Credit Union in Fairfax, VA went immediately into action to help save a coworker faced with an urgent life-threatening situation by using the training he received in CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Read more about the story here. Register for a CPR/AED course today - it could be your colleague's life you help save. |
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Special Event - Celebrating Those Who Serve Our Community, Our Nation, Our World, Our Red Cross |
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On April 21, 2009 the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area hosted a special reception event Celebrating Those Who Serve Our Community, Our Nation, Our World, Our Red Cross. This event honored key partners, current and past supporters, who generously volunteer their time and talents to help fulfill the Red Cross mission. |
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