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The American Red Cross encourages individual and families to register themselves on the Safe and Well Website by
clicking on the banner link above. The Safe and Well Website is an Internet-based tool that allows those directly affected
by a disaster to let their loved ones know of their well-being. People within the disaster-affected area are able to
select
and post standard "safe and well" messages. Concerned family members who know the person's current phone number or a
complete home address can search for the posted messages. |
Iowans Continue to Find Joys, Strains of 'Home' in Red Cross Shelters
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The American Red Cross continues to run 5 shelters in Iowa with the
help of people trained at the facilities, giving hundreds a safe place
to
stay, while they await the go ahead to return home, or prepare a long
term plan
if going ‘home’ is no longer an option. more
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Senator George H. Winner, Jr. Visits Sullivan
Trail Chapter
Chapter Executive Director Joel Robinson and Senior Manager Preparedness & Response
Jeff Pesesky thank Senator George H. Winner, Jr. of the NY State Senate for
member item. The chapter recently received a disaster trailer and relief
vehicle to
aid in disaster response.  |
Strong Waters, Stronger Friendships
Chased from their home by flood waters, a Missouri couple receive shelter from
the Red Cross, then help their neighbors recover. more |
Pet
Manikins
We offer an array of pet manikins for use in the Pet,
Dog, and Cat First Aid courses - HERE
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Thank You
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Sept. 1st Sue Fennel Memorial Golf
tournament a huge success. We had numerous sponsors and 30 teams that participated
from all over the area.
2009 Tournament winners:
Bill Beecher, Scott Cook, Marc Stemerman and Dominic Romeo
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Local
Volunteers Head South To Assist Hurricane Victims
The Sullivan Trail Chapter has deployed 12 disaster volunteers and has several
more volunteers on standby deployment to aid hurrican victims. Local residents
are encouraged to check the Red Cross Safe and Well website at the link on the
top of the page to look for loved ones who have registered with The National
Red Cross. |
First Aid Kits
for Kids
On Sept 20th The Sullivan Trail and Greater Steuben Chapters
of the American Red Cross handed out 500 free First Aid Kits. Children were
able to build their own kit and take it home for use with minor injuries. The
chapters are looking to do this event again in the spring of 2009.
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Disaster Preparedness Kits for Seniors
Special thank you to Community Foundation for money to purchase disaster preparedness
kits for seniors. Over 125 local area residents were served.
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