Local Disasters, International Collaboration

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Julia Wong

In the Mexican state of Tabasco, floodwaters have begun to subside after torrential rains overflowed rivers last week. More than a million people are affected, and rural areas in the neighboring state of Chiapas faced flooding and mudslides as well. Because flooded roadways cut off nearly 300,000 people from assistance, emergency relief workers and volunteers [...]

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Health and Safety

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Julia Wong

We as youth might believe in our own invincibility, but it pays to stay healthy and safe. The American Red Cross offers a variety of programs that promote health and safety in everyday life and dire emergencies:

First aid, CPR, and AED courses - In a medical emergency, knowing how to perform CPR and basic first [...]

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Be Red Cross Ready

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Julia Wong

Hurricane Dean has barely subsided before Felix, another Category 5 storm, is headed our way. With the hurricane season in full swing, here are several ways that Red Cross youth volunteers can help their communities prepare and take part in disaster relief:

Be Red Cross Ready - Three simple steps will help prepare you and your [...]

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