Local News - Last Updated on February 12, 2006

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Severe Weather Awareness

The severe weather constantly affecting west Michigan is an on-going concern to the American Red Cross. We provide emergency assistance to those displaced from their homes due to severe weather damage, and we need your assistance! Consider making a donation to help those in your community who are in need!

You can make a donation at the local or national level by calling your local American Red Cross chapter today. Make sure you let the staff member know if you are donating towards local disaster relief or national disaster relief. Payments can be taken over the phone using a credit card such as Visa or MasterCard. You can also mail a payment to ANY American Red Cross chapter (cash, check or money order). Once again, please note if the donation is to be used for Local or National Disaster Relief.

 


Emergency Preparedness Information is Just a Click Away with the New Online Be Red Cross Ready Presentation

A new online presentation is now available at www.redcross.org/beredcrossready to help prepare individuals for emergencies at home, at work and in their communities. The presentation includes sound narration throughout, as well as streaming video of key first aid skills, including conscious choking and CPR. Visitors to the site can also download an emergency preparedness kit shopping list and key steps in making an emergency plan.


The new American Red Cross First Aid and Preparedness Quick Reference Guide is an ideal supplement to the online presentation and provides comprehensive, step-by-step information for responding to a variety of first aid and disaster-related emergencies. To order your Quick Reference Guide, contact your local chapter at 616-396-6545 or 616-667-0500.

Disaster Drill

270 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
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Hol/G.H.: 616-396-6545
Jenison: 616-667-0500
Fax: 616-396-3921
arcinfo@ottawaredcross.org