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    Red Cross on the ground responding to earthquakes in Mexico.

    Red Cross responds to Mexico earthquake

    September 20, 2017 - A strong earthquake struck central Mexico on September 19th at approximately 1:15pm local time 12 kilometers southeast of Axochiapan in the state of Morelos. Preliminary reports indicate several buildings in Mexico City and Puebla have suffered serious damage, collapsed bridges and damage to basic infrastructure.

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    Red Cross on the ground responding to Hurricane Irma

    September 13, 2017 - One of the strongest hurricanes to hit the Caribbean in recent history, Irma’s torrential rains and winds have flooded towns and roads, and destroyed homes and buildings. More than 1.2 million people across the Caribbean have been exposed to its effects so far.

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    Red Cross prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma

    September 05, 2017 - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is preparing for a major humanitarian response as Hurricane Irma moves towards the Caribbean.

     

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    Family in a Red Cross shelter

    Red Cross responds to devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey

    August 28, 2017 - The threat from Hurricane Harvey is far from over as extremely dangerous flooding continues in Texas and parts of Louisiana. The American Red Cross is working around the clock to provide safe shelter and comfort for the hundreds of thousands of people impacted by this disaster. 

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    What are the benefits of workplace first aid and CPR?

    August 17, 2017 - While it can be useful in any setting, feeling positive about first aid and CPR abilities can be especially beneficial in the workplace.

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    Red Cross responding as B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

    July 09, 2017 - Massive wildfires have triggered a province-wide state of emergency in British Columbia. Fast moving flames have forced thousands of people from their homes. 

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    The Canadian Red Cross is providing additional support to households hardest hit by flooding

    June 14, 2017 - Thanks to the generosity of individual donors, community organizations and corporations, the Red Cross is offering additional funding to help households hardest hit by the spring flooding in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. 

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    Government of Canada pledges to match donations for food crisis across Africa

    May 31, 2017 - With millions facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in multiple countries including Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen, the Government of Canada has launched its own Famine Relief Fund and will match every eligible donation made by individual Canadians between March 17 and June 30, 2017. 

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    Canadian Red Cross announces $4 million to residents impacted by spring floods

    May 18, 2017 - Thanks to this generosity, the Red Cross is able to provide direct financial assistance in the form of electronic cash transfers to households that have been impacted by severe flooding in Quebec and Ontario.

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    Ontario Quebec Flooding Red Cross

    Red Cross responds as floods impact communities in Quebec and across Canada

    May 05, 2017 - Persistent, steady rains have put provinces including Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and British Columbia on heightened alert for flooding, putting several communities at risk.

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