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Tech Talk: Using video games to help disaster responders

Imagine if you could help respond to disasters while enjoying your favourite video game from the comfort of your couch? The Internet Response League has you covered! Social media has proven to be an important tool for disaster response. Organi...

Photo of the Day: More on the monsoon rains in Manila

Today’s photo comes from the Philippine Red Cross as they continue to respond to monsoon rains that have flooded the capital of the Philippines, Metro Manila, and several provinces on the island of Luzon. As mentioned in yesterday’s Round-up,  th...

Introducing the Disaster preparedness calculator app

Are you prepared for a disaster? Not sure? Well, there’s an app for that! Check out our new disaster preparedness calculator app created with the support of the Red Cross’ leading corporate partner, Walmart. Using this Facebook app is easy: jus...

Video: Volunteers share their experience from the Alberta flood response

Canadian Red Cross volunteers have been working in communities affected by flooding since the response began more than four weeks ago. In this short video recorded in the municipal district of Bighorn, Alberta, three volunteers describe their exp...

A saviour from the floods

Guest Entry by Calli Forbes, Communications Coordinator in Alberta "Elizabeth Vigueras is my family’s saviour." That's what Carlos Ramirez told us as he shared his family's experience with recent flooding in High River, Alberta. On Thursday, Ju...

A golden anniversary amongst muddy waters

Guest post by: Calli Forbes Alex and Doris consider themselves lucky, despite the damage their High River home suffered in recent flooding. I had the opportunity to meet them in my work with the Red Cross in Alberta, where they told me not of what...

Photo of the Day: Recovery in Lac-Mégantic

The Canadian Red Cross continues to work with local authorities to help those affected by the explosions in Lac-Mégantic.  Thanks to your generous donations we are working to provide emergency shelter, food and clothing, registration services and fami...

Hockey hospitality in High River

Guest entry by Calli Forbes, Communications Coordinator, Canadian Red Cross When it comes to hockey, especially the Calgary Flames, Jeremy Kroeker knows his stuff. The High River resident, who lives with special needs, can rattle off statis...

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