Masters of Disaster

The award-winning Masters of Disaster® disaster preparedness curriculum teaches children how to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and other emergencies. It is available in customized formats for both families and educators. The series is an educational tool that will teach youth the importance of preparedness while reducing fear of the unexpected. It aims [...]

Slay the Fear

…But before you finish reviewing your check list and send your little horror buffs in search of candy, make sure they’re equipped with more than just their swords and magic wands. This year, the American Red Cross has published its annual guidelines to ensure that your night of trick-or-treating is as safe as possible. Review [...]

Summer School: Making the Best of a Disaster

Many primary and secondary school students around the country are taking classes in trailers, the result of rapidly growing student populations that have overwhelmed existing facilities. In Arlington, Virginia, earlier this month, 20 teenagers took this trend to a new extreme—they attended classes in the back of an American Red Cross emergency response vehicle (ERV). [...]