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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...

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 ...

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 ...

East coast getting a blast of Leslie

Posted September 10, 2012 by Global Administrator

Tropical storm Leslie is barreling toward Newfoundland and could pick up steam and regain hurricane status before it’s expected to make landfall tomorrow morning. Canadian Red Cross volunteers and staff across Newfoundland are preparing, as have many...

Photo of the Day: Gone fishing

Posted September 04, 2012 by Global Administrator

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the recreational food fishery is a family tradition that goes back generations. Summer may be coming to an end but one tradition we’re hoping will stick around is making safety a priority around the water. Check out th...

Photo of the Day: International Day of the Disappeared

Posted August 30, 2012 by Global Administrator

Could you imagine being separated from one of your family members in times of conflict or disaster?  What would you do? Where would you turn for help? How long will it be until you see them again? Are they still alive? The Canadian Red Cross Res...

The Red Cross Round-up

Posted August 22, 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. BURKINA FASO: The Belgian Red Cross and Burkinabe Red Cross are working on a nutrition program in Sebba, Yagha province.  The Sebba nutriti...

Canadian Red Cross mentioned on Perez Hilton!

Posted August 17, 2012 by Global Administrator

It’s not every day the Canadian Red Cross is mentioned on one of the world’s most popular celeb gossip blogs. Here’s what Perez Hilton had to say about Carrie Underwood’s performance on the Today show and her upcoming North American tour in support o...

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