Lightning Safety Awareness Week

In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million lightning flashes each year. During the past 30 years, lightning killed an average of 62 people per year. The highest death rates from lightning in the United States are in Florida, which is known as the lightning capital of the country!! Yet because lightning usually [...]

What is the American Red Cross Safe and Well Website?

The American Red Cross Safe and Well Website, accessible via www.redcross.org, is an internet-based tool that families can integrate into their family communications plan and also one that the Red Cross will use to help disaster victims communicate from inside the disaster-affected areas to loved ones outside. People within a disaster area can register themselves [...]

Water Safety Tips for the Summer

Teaching America to Swim:  Though people have probably been swimming and almost as long as they have been on earth, swimming for fun is a relatively new idea.  The first municipal pool in the United States was built in 1887, at a time when more and more Americans also found themselves on the waters for [...]

Tips for Families to Follow During a Hurricane Watch/Warning

It is important that people in the community become familiar with hurricane watch and warning messages and plan ahead to reduce the chances of injury or major property damage. A hurricane watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for a hurricane to impact a specific geographic area within 36 hours. A warning is issued [...]

Keep Pets Safe During Times of Disaster

Pets enrich the lives of individuals and families in more ways than can be counted.  In turn, they depend on their owners for their safety and well being. Just as households prepare to take care of family members, it’s important for people with pets or service animals to take steps ahead of time to keep [...]

Babysitter Training Offered on June 17th and 19th

Babysitter’s Training has been newly revised by the American Red Cross with input from  youth just like you! The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. 
You’ll learn to be the best babysitter on the block.  Plus, you’ll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in [...]

National CPR and AED Awareness Week

                                          
Everyday, in our community, the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and resond to disasters and emergencies of all sizes. There is no question that our Chapter will be there to provide help and relief when severe weather strikes, after a home fire or disaster. But we also [...]

Hurricane Season Kickoff with the Governor

This past Monday, we (at the Capital Area Chapter) had the pleasure to kick off the Atlantic Hurricane Season with Governor Charlie Crist and Interim Deputy Director of Florida Division of Emergency Management David Halstead at Home Depot in Tallahassee.
Governor Crist encouraged all Floridians to have a disaster plan and supply kit that includes at least [...]

Attorney General, American Red Cross: Prepare For Hurricane Season Early To Prevent Scams

TALLAHASSEE, FL – On the opening day of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season, Attorney General Bill McCollum joined the American Red Cross to encourage Florida residents and guests to prepare early for hurricanes, thereby avoiding scams like price gouging when storms develop. The Attorney General noted that aside from the physical devastation storms can cause, [...]