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Household Preparedness
Do you have an emergency plan? Take action and get prepared with our online education resource. Be Red Cross Ready
Are your pets part of your family emergency plan?
Download the free Pets and Disaster Safety Checklist. Pick up a cat or dog first aid guide at Redcrossstore.org. |
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FALL
2009
Dear Friend of the Red Cross,
I've seen amazing acts of service from some of our youngest volunteers. Last month, 5-year-old Will aided his dad's Disaster Action Team after a fire."Papa, I wanna help," he said before giving away his own toys to comfort the children & families in need.
This school year, Will joins kids across the nation to answer a call to service from the White House. In his United We Serve campaign the President calls on us all to reunite through community service. Red Cross stands ready to help you answer that call.
Service projects can be easy, fun, creative & can even help students earn scholarships. Whether you volunteer as a family, with friends, or by yourself - Red Cross volunteers make a huge impact on our community & we often get back more than we give.
As you settle into your back-to-school routine, take a minute to study the following volunteering updates & important safety tips for the year ahead. United we prepare, united we respond, united we serve--no matter how young (or young-at-heart!) we are.
Best wishes this new school year,
Linda Jorge Carbone
Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross, Florida's West Coast Region
P.S.: To learn about United We Serve, find out how to get more involved, or suggest service projects for us: call the dedicated staff & volunteers at your local Red Cross Chapter or visit www.FLWestCoastRedCross.org today. |
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Red Cross Offers Flu-Prevention Tips
As parents & teachers know, kids have a way of picking up germs at school. With swine flu (H1N1) cases on the rise, it is imperative to teach kids the best healthy hygiene habits. To schedule a Pandemic Flu Presentation, call your local Red Cross.
Print out flu-prevention & hygiene tips.
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Our Youth Save Lives!!
Students teach life-saving Red Cross skills across Florida. In our region, youth have trained thousands of kids in water safety, first aid, disasters & flu prevention. They collect children's books, teach CPR & even serve on Disaster Action Teams.
Click Here to Learn More... |
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Red Crosses Unite
Your local Red Crosses are indeed Uniting to Serve. Local chapter executives of Florida's West Coast Region--from Charlotte, Manatee, Tampa Bay, & Southwest Florida Chapters--thank you for all the work you've done for our regional community.
Check out our region's upcoming events
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Megarie DeLos van Sickel, Bobbi Larson, Linda Carbone, & Kevin Lindberg |
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National Red Cross News, click here |
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