Spring Disaster Update-The latest on the relief in the South.

Posted on May 2, 2011 by semtourofduty

Our thoughts and sympathies are with those who have lost loved ones or suffered through these deadly storms. The Red Cross is helping people now and will still be helping them in the weeks ahead as they try to get back on their feet. The severe spring weather isn’t over yet and heavy thunderstorms are [...]

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Red Cross Responds in 11 States to Spring Storms’ Aftermath

Posted on April 29, 2011 by semtourofduty

WASHINGTON, Friday, April 29, 2011 — From the Deep South to the Northeast, the American Red Cross is at work in 11 states to help people devastated by the recent deadly tornadoes and floods. Charley Shimanski, senior vice president of Red Cross Disaster Services, is in Tuscaloosa, Ala., where he witnessed the damage and explained [...]

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April Severe Weather Outbreak Relief Efforts/Update

Posted on April 28, 2011 by semtourofduty

Talking Points – April Severe Weather Outbreak – April 28, 201Our thoughts and sympathies are with those who lost loved ones or have suffered through these deadly storms. Our top priority right now is to provide food and shelter to the thousands of people whose lives were turned upside down by these storms throughout the [...]

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National Volunteer Week! Thank you volunteers!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by semtourofduty

It has been a great National Volunteer Week here at the SEM Chapter.  Many of our volunteers have been busy all week working on projects, responding to home fires and teaching lifesaving classes.  But that isn’t just this week, it is every week.  Each week, our volunteers give their time to the Red Cross to [...]

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Red Cross Responds to Southern Spring Storms and Rising Red River in North Dakota

Posted on April 7, 2011 by semtourofduty

Here in Southeast Michigan we have been exposed to mostly cloudy, cold and wet days this Spring.  But in other areas of the country, not only are they experiencing the clouds, but storms are bringing massive amounts of rain which cause a lot of flooding. The following press release was issued by the American Red [...]

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Disaster Update: Frequently Asked Questions on the Earthquake in Japan

Posted on March 17, 2011 by semtourofduty

We’ve been asked some questions about the Japan response and our efforts, and here are answers to several of the most frequent questions we’ve gotten. How does the American Red Cross response to the Japan earthquake and tsunami compare with your response to other recent disasters like Haiti, Chile or last month’s earthquake in New [...]

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American Red Cross Contributes an Initial $10 Million to Assist Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami Survivors

Posted on March 15, 2011 by semtourofduty

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, March 15, 2011 — The American Red Cross today announced an initial contribution of $10 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to assist in its ongoing efforts to provide medical care and relief assistance to the people of Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. “We are grateful for the American [...]

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Disaster Alert: Earthquake in Japan, Tsunami Warnings

Posted on March 11, 2011 by semtourofduty

Taken from the American Red Cross, Disaster Online Newsroom. www.newsroom.redcross.org Disaster Alert Update 9:30 AM – At this time the Red Cross in unable to accept inquiries to contact or locate family and friends in Japan. However, there are several resources available as follows. Inquiries concerning U.S. citizens living or traveling in Japan should be [...]

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Wind, downed power lines and fire, the SEM Chapter responds

Posted on September 8, 2010 by semtourofduty

The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter has been busy since last night assisting Detroiters with food, clothing and shelter after downed electrical lines and winds caused fires all over the city. So far, the SEM Chapter Emergency Services Department has assisted 40 people affected by last night’s fires with food and clothing and at [...]

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Ride for Red Charity Event to Benefit American Red Cross

Posted on August 2, 2010 by semtourofduty

The local American Red Cross is calling all motorcyclists to go “cruisin’ for a cause” on Sunday, August 8, and take part in a scenic tour of Oakland County’s finest roads.  The Southeastern Michigan Chapter’s Ride for Red will benefit the organization’s local core services, which includes, disaster relief, service to the armed forces and [...]

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