Earthquakes/Tsunamis (Page 8)

Surmounting many challenges to achieve her dreams, Red Crosser Odette Cyr has spent the latter part of her life helping others in times of crisis.

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.

A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Yunnan province of China on Sunday. The Red Cross Society of China has initially mobilized 2,000 family kits, containing household items for families displaced from their homes, as well as quilts and jackets.

With a couple earthquakes shaking up the west coast in the past few weeks, it's a good opportunity to review your family's preparedness level, especially for those living in British Columbia or other earthquake-prone regions.

You’ve heard the saying “in like a lion, out like a lamb” when referring to the month of March, right?  It’s hard to believe this month we will welcome the first day of spring.  So, as we enter into the third month of what is now the coldest winter in 20 years, here’s a look at a few other events which have brought this month in like a lion.

Today marks three years since a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and massive tsunami devastated Japan. The Red Cross continues to help survivors, like Satsuko Takezawa, return to a normal life.

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.