Help with the Georgia Floodings

Here at the Chapter several volunteers have been deployed to Georgia to assist with the recent flooding.  Thousands of people have been affected, the Red Cross and our volunteers are there, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance during this difficult time.  Even though we all can’t be there to help there are still [...]

Listen in today on 88.9 WFSU-FM!!

The Chapter was interviewed today by Margie Menzel from 88.9 WFSU-FM about the volunteers that were deployed to Georgia. Listen for it today at either 4:30pm or 5:45 pm on the radio at 88.9 WFSU-FM. Thank you so much to all the volunteers who have called in to be available to deploy!

Sending Volunteers to Help with Georgia Floodings

The Capital Area Chapter will be sending volunteers to help assist with the Georgia Floodings near Atlanta. The volunteers will be leaving from the Chapter today for a two week deployment.
 If you are a Capital Area Chapter DSHR Volunteer and available to help with this disaster please sign on to DSHR and update your availability. [...]

Red Cross Responds to Georgia Floods

While the flooding in Georgia has not directly impacted the area that our Chapter serves, we do want to highlight all the good work that the Chapters in Georgia are doing in order to provide services to families who have been impacted by the flooding.

The Red Cross opened six shelters – five in metro Atlanta [...]

DAT Responds to Single Family Fire

DAT members in Madison County responded to a single family fire today, September 23rd. The family of three were provided accomodations for three nights and a Client Assistance Card for food and clothes.

How are YOU prepared?

 A recent poll conducted by the American Red Cross and Harris Interactive found that only 7% of Americans are considered “Red Cross Ready” for a disaster!! This means those 7% have a disaster supply kit, a communication plan, and are prepared to respond to disasters and everyday emergencies.
Here are some stats from the polls:

90% of [...]

Beat the Clock!

Can you gather four disaster kit items from a supermarket in less than 60 seconds? Before scaring others with your mad-dash through Safeway, practice this challenge online!
The coolest part of this game is, it personalizes your kit for you! After I filled out my answers, Outlook instantly updated me with a customized shopping list. Make [...]

Preparedness Tip:Be Informed

As we continue through September’s National Preparedness Awareness Month, we wanted to provide you with some additional tips on how you and your family can stay informed this year.
So, what do we mean by “being informed?” Being informed means finding out what types of disasters are likely to happen where you live, work and play. [...]

There’s a New Kid on the Block…

This article was passed on to me by a friend and was published in the Tallahassee Democrat this past Saturday. Below are a few snipets of the article. To see the whole article, click here.
“There is a new kid on the block in the road racing community. In just its second year, the Red Cross [...]

Is Your Business Prepared for a Flu Pandemic?

OUTBREAK ANARCHY – A WORKPLACE INFLUENZA PANDEMIC TABLETOP EXERCISE
When an influenza pandemic is knocking on your door is not the time to be asking if you are ready or not. Big Bend COAD (Community Organization Active in Disasters) will be holding an Influenza Pandemic Tabletop Exercise for businesses on Wednesday, September 16th.
The tabletop exercise will [...]