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Posted July 20, 2012 by Jen Mayville - Red Cross Roving Reporter/Communications Co-ordinator
Members of the Grenada Red Cross Society have come up with a catchy tune that is perfect if you’re going to the cottage, beach or on a road trip this summer. The song also has an important message: to be prepared for a disaster where you live. Ta...
Posted July 17, 2012 by Jen Mayville - Red Cross Roving Reporter/Communications Co-ordinator
Your smartphone is an important device to have on standby in case of an emergency. However, if you’re camping in the wilderness or you’re at home during a blackout, it’s difficult to keep your smartphone fully charged when there’s no electricity. ...
We saw this cartoon on Mashable, and thought we had to share it with you. It’s really funny, but it’s also an important reminder for all of us to take care ourselves as parts of Canada continue to experience extreme heat. Don’t forget to drink l...
Posted July 13, 2012 by Jen Mayville - Red Cross Roving Reporter/Communications Co-ordinator
They’re baaaacck! The hot temperatures that is. Once again this summer, Toronto is under an Extreme Heat Alert. And, recently, other parts of the country have also faced record high temps. I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to do ...
Posted July 11, 2012 by Jen Mayville - Red Cross Roving Reporter/Communications Co-ordinator
[slideshow] These images were submitted to us by the Canadian Red Cross, First Aid Services Team (FAST) in Ottawa. The team - which is comprised of volunteers - recently provided first aid support on Parliament Hill and at the historic Sparks Stre...
Posted June 27, 2012 by Jen Mayville - Red Cross Roving Reporter/Communications Co-ordinator
This image was shared with us on our Facebook page earlier this month. We thought it was such a cool photo, that we decided to share it on the blog! This pair of rubber boots was signed by every Canadian Red Crosser deployed to Thunder Bay, ON t...
Posted June 22, 2012 by Jen Mayville - Red Cross Roving Reporter/Communications Co-ordinator
*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutionsWe recently found out about this cookbook from the Aurora, ON Historical Society. It was compiled by the ladies of the...
Posted June 20, 2012 by Jen Mayville - Red Cross Roving Reporter/Communications Co-ordinator
Shannon Scully-Pratt, a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Representative in Ontario, shared this photo with us of a recent shopping trip she went on with her young niece for lifejackets. Here, they are trying on lifejackets to find the perfect fit. ...
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