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Tech Talk: More Americans using mobile apps

Posted September 18, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

According to a new study by the American Red Cross, more Americans are choosing mobile apps to help them in times of emergencies. The Red Cross has introduced apps for shelter locations, first aid tips and instruction and hurricane preparedness, ...

Photo of the Day: Hello Timmins! Meet Buckles!

Posted September 17, 2012 by Global Administrator

Last week, the Canadian Red Cross hosted a booth at the Welcome to Timmins night at the McIntyre Curling Club. Welcome to Timmins Night showcases over 100 local organizations that provide a variety of services including sports and leisure, health...

French Red Cross show us how people react in a disaster

Posted September 17, 2012 by Global Administrator

Most people seem to think they would know what to do in an emergency, but in reality, it takes a lot of planning and preparedness to know how to react in an emergency or disaster. For World First Aid Day on September 8th, the French Red Cross wan...

Photo of the Day: 1 in 3 Canadians with kids at home say they have never taken a first aid course

Posted September 14, 2012 by Global Administrator

We thought this picture was too cute not to share and it also reminds those of you who are parents how important it is to be first aid trained. As previously mentioned, last week on September 8, the Canadian Red Cross encouraged all Canadians to ensu...

Photo of the Day: Summer camp brings fun and healing to Japanese children

Posted September 13, 2012 by Global Administrator

Every year, millions of children around the world go to summer camp in order to socialize and learn new skills. The Japanese Red Cross used this idea to bring together children from the coastal areas of Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima that were affected.

Are you prepared for a flooding emergency?

Posted September 13, 2012 by Global Administrator

Flooding is the most frequent natural disaster in Canada. Most Canadians know to avoid flooded roads and watch for overflowing waterways after heavy rainfall, but what if the flooding occurs in your own home? Many neighbourhoods across Canada ...

The Red Cross Round-up

Posted September 12, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. CHINA: Red Cross Society of China emergency teams are hard at work to bring help to survivors of a series of earthquakes that have struck a...

Photo of the Day: Comfort after the storm

Posted September 11, 2012 by Global Administrator

Here's an update on the flooding in Nova Scotia we mentioned in this blog post yesterday. Red Cross volunteers in the Truro area set up two reception centres and an overnight emergency shelter Monday to assist people affected by the heavy rain and ...

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