Hot Weather Dictates Extra Attention for Pets

Posted on July 7, 2011 by semtourofduty

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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Fires, Floods Still Wreaking Havoc Across U.S.

Posted on June 29, 2011 by semtourofduty

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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Red Cross and CPSC Urge Public To Practice Water Safety

Posted on June 28, 2011 by semtourofduty

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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SEM Red Cross assists five families at early morning apartment fire.

Posted on May 10, 2011 by semtourofduty

Early this morning, Disaster Action Team, Oakland 12 responded to a multi-unit apartment fire in Detroit.  About 5 units were affected and the Red Cross provided food, clothing and shelter to about five families living in the apartment.  Thankfully, there were no injuries or fatalities.  A big thank you to all of the volunteers and [...]

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Red Cross Moving Supplies and Volunteers to Help People Along the Mississippi River and in Tornado-Ravaged South

Posted on May 9, 2011 by semtourofduty

Talking Points – Spring Severe Weather Outbreak – May 9, 2011   The Red Cross is gearing up to respond to major flooding along the Mississippi River this week even as thousands of Red Cross workers continue to help people in tornado-ravaged neighborhoods across the South. Floodwaters are expected to remain in some areas for [...]

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American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter Disaster Volunteers leaving for Alabama

Posted on May 4, 2011 by semtourofduty

 Two Disaster Volunteers are leaving the Southeastern Michigan Chapter tomorrow (5/5/2011) to drive an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to Alabama to help with the Spring storm relief efforts. The ERV is packed with Comfort items such as blankets, water and comfort kits (hygiene products) which they will help deliver along with whatever else is needed to [...]

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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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SEM Chapter volunteers head south to help storm victims.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by semtourofduty

As of today three volunteers from the Southeastern Michigan Chapter have been deployed to help with relief effiorts in the south, where tornadoes and strong storms have left some without homes.  Our volunteers will assist in shelters as well as provide mental health assistance for those who need help in dealing with the aftermath of [...]

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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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