Tornadoes in the south Wednesday have proved, ANYTHING can happen as far as the weather is concerned. Winter 2012 has brought warmer temperatures, rain, wind and fog to Southeast Michigan and other parts of the country. This winter “Be Red Cross Ready” for anything Mother Nature may throw our way with the American Red Cross [...]
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Having a busy time getting ready for the holidays? While everyone is shopping, baking, gift wrapping, decorating and going to parties, the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Regional Chapter has holiday tips to help make the season a safe one. 1. Prepare vehicle for traveling to grandmother’s house. Build an emergency kit and include items [...]
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Yesterday, the Detroit Lions welcomed the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes to Ford Field in honor of the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. This program, in it’s 5th year delivers holiday cards to members of the military, veterans and their families who are away from home this holiday season. Game attendees were able to [...]
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This Sunday, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes volunteers will be at Ford Field during the Detroit Lions game with an opportunity for fans to send a card to a veteran or a member of the military this holiday season. In conjunction with the Detroit Lions Veterans celebration, the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign [...]
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Friday, November 11th is Veterans Day. This annual and federal holiday in the United States (Armistice Day or Remembrance Day are celebrated on the same day in other parts of the world) honors those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. An important holiday worldwide, Veterans Day is especially significant throughout the [...]
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Friday, November 04, 2011 — This weekend we should all turn the clocks back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time, creating a blissful extra hour of sleep Sunday morning. The American Red Cross recommends that everyone take the time to get prepared for fall and winter by checking their emergency preparedness [...]
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In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. As temperatures and humidity levels soar in Southeast Michiganand in many parts of the country, protecting yourself and others from overheating is critical to avoid a potential heat-related illness. Here are some easy tips for staying safe during heat [...]
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Summer arrived with high temps and humidity, and the mercury is likely to keep rising. As the weather gets warmer, certain dangers for your pets become more prevalent. The American Red Cross has steps pet owners can use to keep family pets safe and healthy this summer. Pets and Disaster Safety Checklist The first step [...]
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011 — A spring marked by several major disasters, including tornadoes, floods and wildfires, has now turned into a summer filled with more of the same—and with a predicted busy hurricane season on the horizon. In New Mexico, a fast-moving wildfire has so far destroyed more than 43,000 acres. Approximately 7,500 residents [...]
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With nearly 125 drownings and near-drowning incidents since Memorial Day, the American Red Cross is joining the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign calling for added vigilance at swimming pools and spas this Fourth of July weekend and throughout the summer The CPSC notes that there have been [...]
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