tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388250899241820992024-02-21T20:49:45.976-06:00Red Cross South Plains BlogWelcome to the official blog for the American Red Cross Texas South Plains Chapter. Red Cross Texas South Plains serves Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum Counties. The chapter is a part of the North Texas Region of the American Red Cross, which serves 121 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Texarkana. You can visit us online at redcross.org/lubbock or come see us in person at 2201 19th St. Lubbock, TX.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01676128228447329893noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-64356600803332428842018-02-06T11:08:00.000-06:002018-02-06T11:08:15.514-06:00In 2018, the Red Cross continues to help communities and families to recover<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-outline-level: 1; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">DISASTER <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> FAST FACTS <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">February 1, 2018</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In
2017, the American Red Cross launched wide-ranging relief efforts to help
people devastated by three historic back-to-back hurricanes—Harvey, Irma, and
Maria—followed closely by the deadliest week of wildfires in California history.
Now in 2018, the Red Cross continues to help communities and families to
recover. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Northern California Wildfires<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Red Cross, community and government partners have provided <b>more than 27,900</b> overnight stays in
emergency shelters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the help of partners, the Red Cross has served <b>more than 197,400</b> meals and snacks, and provided <b>more than 16,500</b> mental health and
health services to support and care for those affected.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Red Cross has distributed <b>more than 145,900</b>
emergency relief items such as masks, gloves, rakes, trash bags </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">and comfort kits containing
deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other hygiene items</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> to people in need. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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feet, the Red Cross has opened <b>more than
2,900 </b>cases, reaching <b>more than 7,700</b>
Californians. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hurricane Response Efforts (Harvey,
Irma and Maria) <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Red Cross, along with community and government partners, has provided <b>1.3 million</b> (1,342,200) overnight stays
in emergency shelters. That’s </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">more overnight shelter stays than
the past 5 years combined. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Shelters were opened in <b>8 states</b>, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes—<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stays in Texas and Louisiana. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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primarily government shelters across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the help of partners, the Red Cross has served <b>more than</b> <b>17.5 million</b> (17,579,400)
meals and snacks—</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">that’s more food than the past 4 years combined.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Red Cross has distributed <b>more than 8.5 million</b>
(8,519,500) emergency relief items to people in need. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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volunteers have provided <b>more than</b> <b>226,800</b> mental health and health
services to support and care for those affected. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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total of <b>more than 16,800 </b>trained
disaster workers<b>, 91 percent </b>of them
volunteers<b>, </b>have been mobilized to
support hurricane relief efforts. Many of these workers have supported multiple
relief operations or deployed multiple times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2017, <b>more than 110</b> Red Cross
workers from around the world deployed to the United States to help with
hurricane relief efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hurricane Harvey <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Red Cross gave </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">$400 to</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <b>more than 573,000</b> households severely affected by Hurricane Harvey. That’s
more than <b>$229 million</b> in direct
financial assistance.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our partners, we have served <b>more
than 4.5 million </b>(4,549,100) meals and snacks in Texas and Louisiana.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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provided <b>more than 127,200</b> mental
health and health services to support and care for people in </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Texas and Louisiana</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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items like diapers, bug spray, cleaning supplies, coolers, and comfort
kits containing deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other hygiene
items in Texas and Louisiana.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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total of <b>more than 9,500 </b>trained
disaster workers<b> </b>have supported Harvey
relief efforts. Many of these workers have responded to multiple relief
operations or deployed multiple times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hurricane Irma (Continental U.S. Only) <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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our partners, we have </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">served <b>more than 1.5 million </b>(1,591,300) meals
and snacks across six states.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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items like diapers, bug spray, cleaning supplies, coolers, and comfort
kits containing deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other hygiene
items across six states.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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have provided <b>more than 52,600</b> mental
health and health services to support and care for those affected </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">across six states</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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feet, the Red Cross has opened <b>more than
11,400 </b>cases, reaching <b>more than 38,900</b>
people across Florida. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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total of <b>more than 7,000 </b>trained
disaster workers<b> </b>have supported Irma
relief efforts. Many of these workers have responded to multiple relief
operations or deployed multiple times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hurricanes Irma and Maria (Puerto Rico and USVI) <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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our partners, the Red Cross has served <b>more than 11.4 million </b>(11,439,000)<b> </b>meals and snacks across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</b>(5,784,500) relief items </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">across
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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volunteers have provided <b>more than 46,800</b>
mental health and health services to support and care for those affected. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Since Irma and Maria struck<b> Puerto Rico</b>, the Red Cross has served more
than 11.3 million (11,356,300) meals and snacks, distributed more than 5 million
(5,025,700) relief supplies, and provided more than 39,600 mental health and health
services to people in need. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About 130 Red Cross disaster workers are supporting
relief efforts in Puerto Rico now. A total of <b>more than 1,600 </b>trained disaster workers<b> </b>have supported relief efforts in Puerto Rico. Many of these
workers have deployed multiple times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Since Irma and Maria struck<b> </b>the <b>U.S. Virgin Islands,</b> the Red Cross has served </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">more than 82,700 meals and snacks, </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">handed out more
than 758,700 relief items, and provided more than 7,100 mental health and
health services to people in need. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">More than 30 </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Red Cross disaster responders from
around the globe deployed to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to help
deliver aid. These responders came from Red Cross societies in Colombia, Costa
Rica, Finland, Mexico, Spain, and from the International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-70217026599781935992018-02-05T08:24:00.001-06:002018-02-05T08:24:22.109-06:003 things I learned about the Red Cross<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">
<i><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Guest Blog
Post by Pamela Gandy – Public Relations Student at Texas Tech University. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I cannot remember a time before
I knew about the Red Cross. In 2010 when a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude
earthquake hit Haiti, I was in seventh grade. In the weeks following the
earthquake, my school held a fundraising competition between all the homeroom
classes. Students, teachers, and staff donated their money to try to provide some
relief for those affected (and to win bragging rights over the other
classes). I can remember watching the
news at school, seeing dozens of volunteers wearing the Red Cross logo as they
brought relief items to the people of Haiti.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Eight
years later, I am beginning an internship at the Texas South Plains Chapter of
the Red Cross. My perception of the organization has changed significantly
since seventh grade. In my brief time
with the nonprofit, I have learned that the Red Cross does far more than send
supplies to victims of natural disasters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Before
Texas Tech<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Established
in 1881, the Red Cross has a very long history. Even more impressively, the
South Plains chapter, located in Lubbock, has existed for 100 years. In 1917,
Lubbock was barely large enough to be considered a town. Lubbock’s pride and
joy, Texas Tech, did not even exist yet. The fact that the chapter, Lubbock,
and the surrounding towns of the Texas South plains, have grown so much in
those 100 years, is truly amazing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The
Red Cross Reconnects Families <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Despite
all the media coverage of volunteers working to help those affected by natural
disasters, emergency relief is only one component of what the Red Cross does. Much
of the work the Red Cross does will never be shown on CNN during primetime. I
was very surprised to learn that one of the services the Red Cross offers, was
reconnecting families separated by wars and extreme weather events. The Red
Cross works with people in Washington D.C. and all around the globe to help
bring families back together. People impacted by the recent hurricanes along
the Gulf Coast were able to be reconnected with their loved ones because of the
Red Cross. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The
nurses in white uniforms.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIuJXNgrdzYeSaacSQ84TTWI-1Ov-JP1bT1aKbhxRk9Itvxa5eAuRA8EQ-yvewn_odYPTzfbtRJXo4PbxEbHLWb0viJoLwyvVcBvXRQOD4GlyRBVdUexegdNO-W4aVBw9ZFxnKzWVi1G6/s1600/17f900d04fb6__1342913970000.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIuJXNgrdzYeSaacSQ84TTWI-1Ov-JP1bT1aKbhxRk9Itvxa5eAuRA8EQ-yvewn_odYPTzfbtRJXo4PbxEbHLWb0viJoLwyvVcBvXRQOD4GlyRBVdUexegdNO-W4aVBw9ZFxnKzWVi1G6/s200/17f900d04fb6__1342913970000.jpeg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Since
the first World War, the organization has taken military assistance very
seriously. The methods of helping service members, however, have come a long
way since the time of nurses wearing white uniforms. Volunteering at veterans’
hospitals, supporting veterans acclimate to civilian life, and providing
emergency and financial support, are just a few of the ways the nonprofit works
to help military families. Domestic and abroad, in times of peace and war, the
Red Cross strives to help service men and women in any way possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The
Red Cross is a network of people who are dedicated to the mission of preventing
and alleviating human suffering. In my short time with the nonprofit, I have
been so impressed by the volunteers who work to improve the lives of others.
Like most things, the Red Cross cannot be accurately represented or defined in
a 45 second television news story. It is an organization made up of many
components and countless volunteers. I look forward to spending more time with
the Red Cross, learning all that it has to offer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-20867782847057766542017-11-14T13:50:00.003-06:002017-11-14T13:53:43.631-06:00Internship Update: Home Fire Safety <h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Home Fire Safety</span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As my time
as an intern for the American Red Cross is coming to a close, I wanted to share
one of my favorite experiences. Two weeks ago, I was sending out our yearly
newsletters when Laura informed me that a camera crew would be there in an hour
for an interview. She then asked me which part I wanted to say on camera and I froze.
I had never been on camera before and the thought terrified me, but I was also
very eager to try! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Together, we
were informing Lubbock residents about the Home Fire Campaign and the
importance of installing smoke alarms. The goal of this Campaign is to reduce
home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. I gave some tips about hom<span style="font-family: inherit;">e fire
safety and w</span>anted to share those here as well:</span><br />
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<ul>
<li>Stay in the kitchen when cooking</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Keep anything that could catch fire
more than 3 feet away from a heat source</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Never smoke in bed</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Plug appliances directly into wall outlets</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep matches and lighters safely
stored away from children</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Create and practice an escape plan
twice a year</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Change smoke alarm batteries every
year</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Replace smoke alarms every ten years</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A component
of the Campaign is <i>Sound the Alarm</i>. Red
Cross volunteers and partners help install free smoke alarms, replace batteries
and help families create escape plans. In Lubbock alone, we have installed over 1,500 smoke alarms. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">With home
fires being the largest type of disaster that the American Red Cross responds
to, I couldn’t think of a better message to share in our community. I’ve
definitely learned new things from this Campaign and hope to share that knowledge.
“Together, we can <i>Sound the Alarm</i>
about fire safety and help save lives.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-37527434020840796232017-10-18T08:28:00.000-05:002017-10-18T08:28:09.798-05:00HURRICANE MARIA<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Situation Update<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Three
weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
the American Red Cross is working alongside government officials and disaster
partners to help the hundreds of thousands of people on both island territories
who are suffering right now. Most people on the islands are living with no
power and high temperatures, and no cell service, and many are without drinking
water. Thousands of homes have been affected. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Across
both Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands more than 680 Red Cross workers are
supporting relief efforts by:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Serving
more than 1 million meals and snacks <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Distributing
more than 788,000 relief items<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Providing
more than 14,300 mental health and health services to people in need <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Red Cross Response - Puerto Rico<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
Puerto Rico after Irma and Maria, hundreds of Red Cross workers are helping to
reconnect families and distribute critical relief supplies, including food and
water. This includes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Serving more than 540,000 meals and snacks</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Distributing more than 534,000 relief supplies</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Providing more than 10,400 mental health and health services to
people in need</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Red Cross Response - U.S. Virgin Islands<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
the U.S. Virgin Islands after Irma and Maria, the Red Cross is supporting
shelters, serving meals and snacks, and distributing relief supplies. This
includes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Serving
more than 128,200 meals and snacks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Distributing
more than 253,700 relief items<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Providing
more than 3,900 mental health and health services to people in need <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-79488463839762123972017-10-09T13:27:00.000-05:002017-10-09T13:27:30.674-05:00My Red Cross Intern Experience <div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">My name is
Kaitlyn and I am graduating from Texas Tech University with a degree in public
relations in December. Over the past two years, I have learned many skills and
techniques from some of the best and most qualified professors. With the end of
my undergraduate career nearing, I wanted an opportunity to apply what I’ve
learned to the real world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In school,
one of the first questions they ask you is “what field of public relations do
you want to work in?” and I always said nonprofit. I started volunteering when
I was 5 and never really stopped so for me, a nonprofit made perfect sense. Getting
to work while also serving others and the community is an absolute ideal job
for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In one of my
senior level courses, we were assigned to write a mock press release for
different chapters of the American Red Cross. I had been previously CPR and
First Aid certified by the American Red Cross so I knew some things about them,
but this assignment really opened my eyes. I ended up reading a handful of
testimonies and was blown away by how big of an impact this organization had on
so many communities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Months after
that assignment, I was walking down the hallway and noticed a flyer to become
an intern for the American Red Cross. I grabbed it, called my mom to tell her about
it and then applied for the position within two hours of learning about it. I
was so nervous but so excited because something about it just felt like it was
meant to be. I ended up talking on the phone to a few different directors and
immediately knew that these were people I wanted to work with and for. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Fast forward
a few weeks and I have now been the South Plains American Red Cross intern for
a month! My first day on the job was the same day Hurricane Harvey made
landfall so you can imagine how big of a whirlwind it’s been. I definitely
wasn’t expecting this to be part of my experience, but I have already learned
so much and been able to apply every single thing I’ve learned in school. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">With
Hurricane Irma and Maria following Harvey, the American Red Cross has been
incredibly busy. It’s been amazing to see the responses from my directors, my
community and all of the volunteers who are so willing to serve our neighbors
in need. The people I work with on a daily basis and the people who come in to
donate and volunteer remind me exactly why my answer was always “nonprofit.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am so
grateful for this opportunity and look forward to learning much more at the
American Red Cross this year! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-61207018509568485872017-09-12T12:33:00.002-05:002017-09-12T12:33:26.851-05:00HURRICANE HARVEY FAST FACTS<div align="center" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">HURRICANE HARVEY FAST FACTS <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">September 12, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The American Red Cross </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">continues to </span></b><b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">work around the clock to provide
shelter, food, comfort and other emergency support to victims of Hurricane
Harvey</span></b><b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">.</span></b><span lang="X-NONE"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Overnight, more than <b>5,000 </b>people sought refuge in <b>30</b> Red Cross and partner shelters across Texas. To date, there
have been more than <b>364,000</b>
overnight shelter stays for Hurricane Harvey.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Along with our
partners, we have served almost <b>1.7
million </b>meals and snacks in Texas. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">More than <b>3,200</b> Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground in Texas, with
more than <b>475</b> on the way. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Almost </span><span class="messagebody"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">190</span></b></span><span class="messagebody"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">
emergency response vehicles have been activated to help deliver meals and
relief supplies.</span></span><span class="messagebody"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Mental health and
health services professionals have provided more than <b>57,000</b> contacts to provide support and care to those affected.
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<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">We’ve distributed more than <b>383,000</b> relief items like diapers,
bug spray, cleaning supplies, coolers, and comfort kits that contain
deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other hygiene items in Texas.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">More than <b>64 million</b> hurricane and flood
alerts have been issued through Red Cross mobile apps for Hurricanes
Harvey and Irma. The apps provide shelter locations and real-time
information so people can help protect themselves and their loved-ones</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-66863868822439440502017-09-12T12:28:00.001-05:002017-09-12T12:28:44.428-05:00HURRICANE IRMA FAST FACTS<div align="center" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">HURRICANE </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">IRMA</span></b><b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> FAST FACTS <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">September 12, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The American Red Cross has a massive
relief effort underway to provide safe shelter to people in the path of Irma’s
fury. The Red Cross is part of a large team of
agencies and organizations responding to provide help to those in need.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Overnight, an estimated <b>108,000</b> people were provided refuge
from Hurricane Irma in as many as <b>530</b>
government and Red Cross evacuation centers across <b>6</b> states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This
includes:<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In <b>Florida</b>, an estimated 100,300 people in 427 evacuation
centers. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In <b>Georgia</b>, more than 5,500
people in over 40 evacuation centers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In <b>Alabama</b>, about 500
people in 20 evacuation centers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In <b>South Carolina</b>, about 1,000
people in 23 evacuation centers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">On the <b>U.S. Virgin Islands</b>, almost 300 people in 5 evacuation
centers. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In <b>Puerto Rico</b>, 170 people in 7 evacuation centers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In <b>Tennessee</b>, 134 people in 5 evacuation centers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In <b>North Carolina</b>, 72 people in 5 evacuation centers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">To date, evacuation centers have
provided more than <b>485,000</b> overnight
stays to people needing a safe place to go.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">More than <b>2,600</b> Red Cross workers are responding to Irma now, with <b>500</b> more volunteers on the way. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">More than </span><span class="messagebody"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">100</span></b></span><span class="messagebody"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">
emergency response vehicles have been activated to help.</span></span><span class="messagebody"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">More than <b>64 million</b> hurricane and flood
alerts have been issued through Red Cross mobile apps for Hurricanes
Harvey and Irma. The apps provide shelter locations and real-time
information so people can help protect themselves and their loved-ones</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-2994010254739541232017-08-08T08:25:00.001-05:002017-08-08T08:25:35.969-05:00A century of caring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lubbock,
August 8, 2017</span></strong><span style="background: white;">— </span>The
American Red Cross was built on the shoulders of our community members willing
to face disaster and care for the needs of others. The Texas South Plains
chapter reaches an important milestone this month.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Red Cross South Plains County
chapter will honor its 100th anniversary from 10a.m. – 6p.m. Saturday Aug 26<sup>th</sup>
2017 with a Food truck Birthday Bash at Legacy Play Village, Spur 327 &
Marsha Sharp Fwy, Lubbock Tx 79407. The bash is FREE to enter, family friendly
and will include vendors, food trucks and entertainment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">“The Red Cross is
a community organization and we wanted to celebrate our centennial with the
community,” said Red Cross volunteer and Centennial Committee Chair Tracy
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“For 100 years, our community
has responded to home fires, provided emergency communication to our service
members and supported programs that promote the health and well-being of the
local community,” chapter director Laura Hann said.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Red Cross invites you and your family to come celebrate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As they move into the next 100 years they are looking for
financial donations to support their daily work in the South plains. A hundred years may have passed since the
South Plains chapter was founded, but its work is far from over. The Red Cross
will be accepting donations at the Birthday Bash and at their office during
regular business hours.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“We plan to be here for the next 100 years,” Hann said.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">About
the American Red Cross:<br />
</span></i></b><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and
provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent
of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international
humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red
Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the
generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information,
please visit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><a href="http://www.redcross.org/" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">redcross.org</span></i></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">or </span></i><a href="http://www.redcross.org/cruz-roja" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">cruzrojaamericana.org</span></i></a><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">, or visit us on Twitter at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><a href="https://twitter.com/redcross" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">@RedCross</span></i></a><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-54026240960995278092017-08-07T08:31:00.000-05:002017-08-07T08:31:07.605-05:00Lubbock County Office of Emergency Management Reminds Citizens that September is National Preparedness Month<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Text4">Lubbock County </a>Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in
cooperation with Ready Campaign and PrepareAthon, is excited to announce
September has again been declared as National Preparedness Month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">This
September, National Preparedness Month (NPM) will focus on planning, with an
overarching theme “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">We can
all take action to prepare! We are all able to help first responders in our
community by training how to respond during an emergency and what to do when
disaster strikes — where we live, work, and visit. The goal of NPM is to
increase the overall number of individuals, families, and communities that
engage in preparedness actions at home, work, businesses, school, and places of
worship</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 19.5pt;">2017 Weekly Themes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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1: September
1-9
Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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10-16
Plan to Help Your Neighbor and Community<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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17-23
Practice and Build Out Your Plans<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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24-30
Get Involved! Be a Part of Something Larger<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">More
Information can be found at <a href="https://www.ready.gov/">https://www.ready.gov/</a>
or the </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lubbock County Office of Emergency Management at (806) 775-7300.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-81459821363830380772017-07-07T11:52:00.000-05:002017-07-21T10:12:15.132-05:00Job Opening at the Red Cross in Lubbock<div class="MsoNormal">
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Morning All,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial narrow" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Due to administrative issues we are reposting the Volunteer
Specialist position based in Amarillo, TX. If you are a current Red Cross
employee and have an interest please apply through Workday. Also, feel
free to share this opening with anyone that may have an interest.
Here are the elements of the position:</span><span style="font-family: "arial narrow" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: yellow; color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This position will be posted
for a minimum of 5 days, and depending on candidate flow could be taken down
after 5 days, but may be posted longer if needed. Please apply if interested.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background: yellow; color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Current</span></i></b><i><span style="background: yellow; color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <b>Internal</b> <b>American Red Cross Employees </b>will
need to apply through <b>Workday as an internal employee (please <u>do not</u>
guide them to the external link below).<o:p></o:p></b></span></i></div>
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Apply Link: <a href="https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Amarillo-TX/Sr-Volunteer-Services-Specialist--Amarillo--TX-_RC10479"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Amarillo-TX/Sr-Volunteer-Services-Specialist--Amarillo--TX-_RC10479</span></a>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">At
the Red Cross, there is no such thing as a small disaster. In every single case
it is the Red Cross’ mission to help people affected by disaster meet their
emergency needs that include shelter, food, clothing, and health and mental
health services. As a paid staff member, you will support our loyal Red Cross
disaster volunteers who serve selflessly to provide a bridge of assistance
until individuals and families can resume a normal life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Our disaster volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission to respond to
emergencies and provide relief to victims of disasters. They serve in a number
of capacities, including Disaster Action Team Member, Disaster Assessment,
Caseworker, Mass Care Feeding, Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Driver, Shelter
Manager/Staff, Disaster Health Services and Disaster Mental Health.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are currently seeking a Sr. Volunteer Services Specialist (Amarillo, TX) to
work in our Amarillo, TX office. This position will work 8:00am to 5:00pm
Monday through Friday, and some weekends and evenings will be required during
times of business need. Travel will also be involved up to 25% of the time.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Sr. Volunteer Services Specialist is responsible for identifying and developing
volunteer initiatives to increase Red Cross visibility in the community. Assist
in implementing and executing programs, projects and initiatives to increase
and strengthen the engagement of volunteers in assigned geographic territory.
Work closely with Volunteer Center of Expertise leaders in the execution and
implementation of specific programs and service delivery with the Region’s
jurisdiction. Advances assigned program and services to meet regional/chapter
goals and objectives. Represents Red Cross on key volunteer engagements and
serve as liaison between Volunteer Center of Expertise and key volunteer
leaders<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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& Volunteer Management: Lead and Support all staff (paid and
volunteer) in volunteer recruitment efforts. Manage teams of volunteers
to support youth programs and support Volunteer Center of Expertise intake
process. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Planning & Support: Lead & support non-exempt Volunteer Services
staff with volunteer recognition events. Support Disaster Cycle Services
with Event Based Volunteer planning and execution<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Management & Community Outreach: Lead & support non-exempt
Volunteer Services staff with outreach and recruitment of volunteers.
Support Volunteer Services Officer in volunteer HR issues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Management: Lead & support Volunteer Services program with metric
analysis (be a Volunteer Connection “Super User”). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience, which would
provide an equivalent background<br />
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Experience: Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience implementing and advancing
social service programs. Ability to interpret program trends, results, related
data, and budget information to formulate recommendations. Demonstrated
experience with managing multiple priorities.<br />
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Management Experience: Prefer minimum 6 months’ supervisory experience<br />
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Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written
communications skills. Develops project plans & participates in budget
preparation. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of community programs or services.
Maintains confidentiality; works with integrity and ethically. Demonstrated
ability in creating presentations and developing training modules.<br />
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Other: Intermediate proficiency with MS Office software, including Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "lucida sans" , sans-serif;">Celisa M. Alston</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans" , sans-serif;">Regional
Volunteer Services Officer </span></b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans" , sans-serif;">American
Red Cross North Texas Region</span></b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Amarillo-TX/Senior-Volunteer-Services-Specialist--Fort-Worth--TX-_RC9974">https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Amarillo-TX/Senior-Volunteer-Services-Specialist--Fort-Worth--TX-_RC9974</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Its listed in Amarillo but it can be based in Lubbock as the
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">At the Red Cross, there is no
such thing as a small disaster. In every single case it is the Red Cross’
mission to help people affected by disaster meet their emergency needs that
include shelter, food, clothing, and health and mental health services. As a
paid staff member, you will support our loyal Red Cross disaster volunteers who
serve selflessly to provide a bridge of assistance until individuals and
families can resume a normal life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Our disaster volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission to respond to
emergencies and provide relief to victims of disasters. They serve in a number
of capacities, including Disaster Action Team Member, Disaster Assessment,
Caseworker, Mass Care Feeding, Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Driver, Shelter
Manager/Staff, Disaster Health Services and Disaster Mental Health.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #595959; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 9.0pt; padding: 0in;">We
are currently seeking a Senior Volunteer Services Specialist (Amarillo/Lubbock)
to work in our Lubbock/Amarillo, TX office. This position will work 8:00am to
5:00pm Monday through Friday, and some weekends and evenings will be required
during times of business need. Travel will also be involved up to 25% of the
time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">The
Volunteer Services Specialist is responsible for identifying and developing
volunteer initiatives to increase Red Cross visibility in the community. Assist
in implementing and executing programs, projects and initiatives to increase
and strengthen the engagement of volunteers in assigned geographic territory.
Work closely with Volunteer Center of Expertise leaders in the execution and
implementation of specific programs and service delivery with the Region’s
jurisdiction. Advances assigned program and services to meet regional/chapter
goals and objectives. Represents Red Cross on key volunteer engagements and
serve as liaison between Volunteer Center of Expertise and key volunteer leaders<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #595959; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">Staff & Volunteer Management: Lead and Support all
staff (paid and volunteer) in volunteer recruitment efforts. Manage teams
of volunteers to support youth programs and support Volunteer Center of
Expertise intake process. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #595959; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">Event Planning & Support: Lead & support
non-exempt Volunteer Services staff with volunteer recognition events. Support
Disaster Cycle Services with Event Based Volunteer planning and execution<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #595959; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">Relationship Management & Community Outreach: Lead &
support non-exempt Volunteer Services staff with outreach and recruitment of
volunteers. Support Volunteer Services Officer in volunteer HR issues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #595959; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">Program Management: Lead & support Volunteer Services
program with metric analysis (be a Volunteer Connection “Super User”). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Volunteer Services Program Management<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">Education: Bachelor’s degree or
combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent
background<br />
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Experience: Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience implementing and advancing
social service programs. Ability to interpret program trends, results, related
data, and budget information to formulate recommendations. Demonstrated
experience with managing multiple priorities.<br />
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Management Experience: Prefer minimum 6 months supervisory experience<br />
<br />
Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written
communications skills. Develops project plans & participates in budget
preparation. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of community programs or services.
Maintains confidentiality; works with integrity and ethically. Demonstrated
ability in creating presentations and developing training modules.<br />
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Other: Intermediate proficiency with MS Office software, including Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #595959; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: normal; padding: 0in;">Apply now! Joining our team will provide
you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.<o:p></o:p></span></i></h2>
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<i><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #595959; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 9.0pt; padding: 0in;">The American Red Cross is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity,
sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected
veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></i><span style="color: #595959; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">The American Red Cross is a
diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development
and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a
collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position,
please visit <a href="http://www.redcross.org/jobs" target="_blank"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #0000aa; font-family: "inherit" , serif; padding: 0in;">www.redcross.org/jobs</span></a>
to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-1071532050020347012017-06-02T13:18:00.003-05:002017-06-02T13:18:58.012-05:00Red Cross Receives Grant to Fund Disaster Services<div class="MsoNormal">
The American Red Cross serving the Texas South Plains has received
a $2,500 grant from the Community foundation of West Texas to fun local
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The American Red Cross is a nonprofit organization serving
the 15 counties on the Texas South Plains with immediate emergency disaster
assistance. Formed in 1917 the American Red Cross has worked to alleviate human
suffering in the face of emergencies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“With close to 100 families each year who suffer from a home
fire, this grant will help us be there when our community members need us the
most” Said Laura Hann, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></div>
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Established in 1981, the community foundation of West Texas
is a regional philanthropic entity created by and for the people of the Texas
South Plains region. The community Foundation exists to improve quality of life
in the region by helping area donors to give in ways that make an enduring impact
on their community. In 2015, the community Foundation and its affiliates
awarded more than $1.7 million in grants and scholarships, funding projects of hundreds
of nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies. Visit <a href="http://communityfoundationofwesttexas.org/">http://communityfoundationofwesttexas.org/</a>
to learn more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The American Red Cross is accepting donation to help fund
disaster assistance in the South Plains. For more information on the Red Cross
please visit our web site at <a href="http://www.redcross.org/Lubbock%20or%20call%20806-765-8534">www.RedCross.Org/Lubbock </a> or call 806-765-8534</div>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-91339698364103322392017-05-05T10:25:00.000-05:002017-05-05T10:25:30.864-05:00BEING A RED CROSS INTERN<header class="entry-header" style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 474px; padding: 0px 30px 12px; position: relative; z-index: 1;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 33px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.09091; margin: 0px 0px 12px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">
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I’ve been lucky enough to work for a great nonprofit organization like the American Red Cross. I started working here in January and unfortunately I’m ending my time here in May because I’m graduating from Texas Tech.</div>
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What I love the most about the Red Cross is the fact that they’re not government funded. All of their donations and financial gifts come from their donors and volunteers which is fantastic.</div>
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Being a public affairs intern here is great for me because I started at Tech as a public relations major. I write press releases, update their social media accounts, make flyers, invitations, write blog posts and I interview prospective clients for the Red Cross Lubbock. I’ve also went around Lubbock and the Texas Tech campus to post flyers around about the Giving Day event and their Champions Breakfast event.</div>
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My favorite thing about being an intern here at the Red Cross is probably getting to be interviewed by local TV stations here in Lubbock like KLBK and Fox 34. I was thrilled to be able to write a press release for the Champions Breakfast and seeing that it got published on KLBK’s website was super exciting.</div>
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My time here at the Red Cross has been worth it and I’ve learned so much through this journey. I want to thank the Executive Director, Laura Hann for giving me this opportunity because she has taught me a lot about what the Red Cross is and what they stand for and she’s taught me how to be a great public affairs intern.</div>
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If you’re a college student and you’re looking for a place to intern or volunteer at, the Red Cross is a great place to work for and you won’t be disappointed.</div>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0Lubbock, TX, USA33.5778631 -101.855166533.3662306 -102.17788999999999 33.7894956 -101.532443tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-56760327173741288312017-05-03T08:42:00.000-05:002017-05-03T08:42:35.163-05:00Severe Storms: Delivering Relief to Families<div class="ColorfulList-Accent12CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I want to update you on our
response to last weekend’s severe storms—which devastated hundreds of homes
across the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley. We want to make sure
everyone stays safe. If you have loved ones or friends in affected areas,
please share our </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">free Emergency App</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">
with </span><a href="http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">safety tips</a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery/find-an-open-shelter" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">shelter locations</a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> and severe
weather alerts. Download the app by searching “American Red Cross” in the Apple
App Store or Google Play.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Across several states, Red
Cross volunteers and staff are working tirelessly to deliver food, shelter and
comfort. In Texas, tornadoes flattened neighborhoods, and more than 100 people
were rescued from rising waters in Missouri. Powerful winds and floods also ravaged
homes in Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The needs are dire—and we’re
ramping up a big response to help. Since Saturday, we’ve provided more than 700
overnight stays for people seeking refuge in 43 Red Cross and community
shelters. We’re also delivering nourishing meals, snacks and comfort kits with
necessities like toothbrushes for people who lost so much. In addition, trained
workers are offering health services, such as replacing lost prescription
medications, and emotional support to help families coping with the trauma of
the storms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enter, we’ll continue assessing damage to hard-hit neighborhoods like the one
below in Texas. We’re also working closely with local partners to address people’s
urgent needs and to closely monitor this week’s severe weather threats—which
could worsen conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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continue helping people devastated by disasters like severe storms—and countless
other crises that occur every day. Families who live through these traumatic events
rely on compassionate<span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">individuals </span>like <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">you </span>for</span>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-35413588289593138132017-04-03T11:14:00.001-05:002017-04-03T11:14:28.609-05:00Giving Day 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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can give back to your community by donating financially to a family that needs
help from the Red Cross. The South Plains region's mission statement is to
prevent and alleviate human suffering. We have an office here in Lubbock and we
serve military families and disaster clients. We respond approximately to 100
home fires across the South Plains every year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contributions to the Red Cross can help families after a disaster such as a
tornado, hurricane, flood, house fire, etc. Just imagine a time where you were
sitting at home and you realized that you felt like you weren't doing anything
to help your community. April 20 is a good day to do what is beneficial to you
and your community.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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feeling that you did something that could impact someone’s lives for the
better. Just remember that your support gives us the resources we need in order
to help the families that need relief after disasters and your compassion will
transform lives for the better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0Lubbock, TX, USA33.5778631 -101.855166533.3662306 -102.17788999999999 33.7894956 -101.532443tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-51095622779477203772017-02-15T11:00:00.000-06:002017-02-15T11:00:25.297-06:00KCBD News Channel 11—Long Time Title Sponsor<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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individuals have been wonderful to the Red Cross. We can’t wait for you to join
us for the 8<sup>th</sup> Champions Breakfast and we’re thankful for all that
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contribution and dedication, and we hope to work with all of you for many years
to come. We also look forward to seeing you at the 8<sup>th </sup>Champions
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<br />Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com06202 N Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX 79403, United States33.6575463 -101.83171087.1536483 -143.1403048 60.1614443 -60.5231168tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-13953578254585677312017-02-14T08:25:00.000-06:002017-02-14T08:25:44.583-06:00 Special Thanks to Our Bronze Sponsors<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="text-align: start;">United Supermarkets has been a gold level sponsor for the Red Cross for past years, including 2011 and 2012. United Supermarket’s mission is to give back to those who support them every day and United has supported Red Cross and they’re doing it again this year for our 8</span><sup style="text-align: start;">th</sup><span style="text-align: start;"> Champions Breakfast.</span></div>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, 5401 N Martin L King Blvd, Lubbock, TX 79403, USA33.6562701 -101.820974900000017.1523651000000008 -143.1295689 60.160175100000004 -60.512380900000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-41859672291217088982017-02-08T10:44:00.000-06:002017-02-08T10:44:00.815-06:00First Disaster Call<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
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a fire, the underlying uncertainty of the immediate future. The most obvious of
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suited for office parties than consoling fire victims. The weather was
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help collect information, as well as provide information on how the Red Cross
can help. The Red Cross provides assistance to any resident who suffers from a
fire, and the process of setting up assistance does take time. Gathering information
was difficult, as giving information is hard to do after having your house burn
down. While collecting information, it was important to listen to the victim’s
stories and thoughts. <o:p></o:p><br />
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As I tried to
formulate questions to ask these people, I felt increasingly out of place. What
these people needed was assistance and understanding. I could help provide
assistance, but I could never understand the pain they were probably feeling. I
have never been through a crisis like this, and it felt like the absurdity of
my clothes and the hesitancy in my questions proved it.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Despite these
feelings, I was so glad to be apart of that situation. While many families have
safety nets they can fall back on after situations like these, in many
situations the Red Cross is some of the only support victims receive. With
thousands of families being afflicted by costly fire damages, I am incredibly
proud to belong to an organization that can provide physical, legitimate
support. I may not be the best at providing emotional support to people in need
(for now, at least), but I am so happy I am a part of an organization that
allows me to be there and give help to those who have lost so much.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Guest contributor J. Miller</div>
Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-65192574286772907462017-02-07T08:35:00.001-06:002017-02-07T08:35:59.590-06:00Champions Breakfast 2017 - Josh Groves <div style="color: #3d596d; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28.3333339691162px; margin-bottom: 24px;">
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Having the opportunity to honor the heroes of the South Plains area is one of the best things to be a part of. This event is a great way to be able to honor the people you look up to while also enjoying each others company. It will also be a privilege to see these heroes in person and being able to have the opportunity to thank them for their service.</div>
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Recently we got to speak with 2011 champion, Josh Groves. When it comes to helping those in need he is very passionate in doing so. He mentioned that at the time of the Red Cross Champions Breakfast he had been to Haiti about 25 times helping those in need by building homes. At the time, he didn't know how to work on homes but with time that changed.</div>
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Groves felt that this event shaped who he is today and it gave him a positive aspect on life. After my interview with Groves I was blown away by how selfless he was and it was nice that he didn't expect to receive this award. It is such a great thing when people love to help others without expecting something in return.</div>
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<br />Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0Lubbock, TX, USA33.5778631 -101.855166533.3662306 -102.17788999999999 33.7894956 -101.532443tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-68763407035930194212016-12-23T10:49:00.000-06:002016-12-23T10:49:15.634-06:00Archer Daniels Midland Company recently donated $2,400 <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Archer Daniels Midland Company recently donated $2,400 to American Red Cross.
The donation will go toward supporting the Financial Assistance we provide to Home Fire victims.</span><br />
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”We are not a government funded organization, our ability to help hundreds of families who have home fires each year in the Texas South Plains is dependent on donations such as this. I am incredibly grateful to have ADM as one of our partners ” said Laura Hann, Executive Director from American Red Cross. </span><br />
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</span></i></b><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and
provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent
of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international
humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red
Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the
generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information,
please visit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.redcross.org/" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">redcross.org</span></i></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><i><span style="background: white; border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #333333; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">or </span></i><a href="http://www.redcross.org/cruz-roja" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">cruzrojaamericana.org</span></i></a><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">, or visit us on Twitter at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><a href="https://twitter.com/redcross" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">@RedCross</span></i></a><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">.</span></i></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The donation was given through ADM Cares. ADM Cares is a social investment
program that directs funds to initiatives and organizations that drive
meaningful social, economic and environmental progress worldwide. The program
comprises three distinct focus areas: supporting the responsible development of
agriculture, improving the quality of life in ADM communities and fostering
employee giving and volunteer activities.<o:p></o:p></span>Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-32822640613890977752016-12-05T09:53:00.000-06:002016-12-05T09:53:00.230-06:00When Texas Was at the Bottom of the Sea - A new Red Cross volunteers reflections<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If
volunteering is to be viewed as a sacrifice for one’s community, volunteering
with the Red Cross may be spoiling me. I have been volunteering with the Red
Cross for just over a month now, and the relationships and opportunities I have
found here have made it more of a pleasure to volunteer than a sacrifice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Growing
up in Lubbock, it has always been a little difficult to feel connected with the
outside world. As the 2015 Smithsonian Magazine article, “When Texas Was at the
Bottom of the Sea” shows, Lubbock used to be an ocean bed of a vast and
expansive ocean. Today it is still easy to look out over the grand vistas of
farms and prairies and be overtaken by the same feeling of vastness as if looking
out over the sea. After all, we are hundreds of miles away from Texas’ large
cities (sorry Amarillo!) and thousands of miles away from the countries that are
in desperate need of humanitarian aid. Growing up on the edge of Lubbock, it
has always been easy to feel far away from the rest of the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have only been with the Red Cross for a month now, but the opportunities and the
world-wide actions the Red Cross provides has been incredibly inspiring. For
example, the International Committee of the Red Cross is currently sheltering
20,000 refugees from Aleppo, Syria (http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/latest-strengthening-humanitarian-presence-aleppo-43898108).
In Senegal, Senegalese Red Cross volunteers just finished another distribution
of food vouchers to communities afflicted by low rainfall rates. (</span><a href="http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/africa/senegal/senegal-red-cross-and-echo-bring-a-smile-back-to-thousands-of-families-affected-by-food-insecurity-73729/)"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/africa/senegal/senegal-red-cross-and-echo-bring-a-smile-back-to-thousands-of-families-affected-by-food-insecurity-73729/)</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.
To be apart of such an organization, even if I am thousands of miles away, is
an honor in itself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Not only is it an honor to be apart
of an organization that is capable of extending such humanitarian aid, but the
American Red Cross also provides opportunities to learn and grow as a
volunteer. It was to my complete surprise that the Red Cross has an extensive
online education program, capable of training me to become more skilled in
plenty of different skill sets, including logistics, disaster services, finances
and communications. This has been a huge help for me – as a college senior, the
only things I feel truly skilled at doing are studying and power-napping,
neither of which are particularly useful in the world of disaster response and
aid. In these days of expensive higher education, the importance of free
training for curious volunteers cannot be overstated. In my time volunteering
in Lubbock there have been few opportunities to grow while serving a community,
and I am exciting to have the opportunity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> It is obvious I still have a long
way to go before I can help the villages of Senegal or aid refugees in Syria.
My foreign language studies have a long way to go, (</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Je voudrai visiter le Sénégal bientôt, mais les
francophones parlent très rapidement. Mais, j’essaie</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.),
my Disaster Response training is just shy of being completed and my graduation
in May I will be faced with paying off college debt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Yet though I am far away, the Red
Cross is allowing me to serve my community while continuing to grow. This is
what brings me back each week, and why I considered myself spoiled. Even if the
only way I can help currently is making phone calls to ask for donations and
cleaning supply closets, I feel much closer to the outside world than before.</span></div>
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2016] </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">— Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 6
and the American Red Cross reminds everyone to ‘turn’ their clocks back an hour
and ‘test’ the batteries in their smoke alarms. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
Red Cross recommends that all South Plains area residents have working smoke
alarms</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> on
every level of their home, including inside and outside bedrooms.</span></div>
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of dying in a home fire in half,</span></strong>” said Laura Hann, Executive Director
of the American Red Cross serving the Texas South Plains. “Turn and test is a
reminder to set your clocks back and take a few minutes to push the test button
to make sure all alarms are working.” </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also an opportunity to make sure all households are prepared for home fires and
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and how to get out of the home in less than two minutes. Select a location
outside for everyone to meet.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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carry in case ordered to evacuate. A variety of emergency preparedness
kits and supplies are available at <a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/">redcrossstore.org</a>
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Emergency App which includes content on how to prevent home fires and what
to do if one occurs. The Monster Guard: Prepare for Emergencies App is a
game</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
designed for kids. Both apps are available to download for free in app
stores or at <a href="http://www.redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps">redcross.org/apps.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> The Red Cross
responds to 66,000 disasters across the country every year and most of these
are home fires. Tragically, some people lose their lives in these fires and
countless others are injured. The Red Cross has launched the </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/prevent-home-fires"><span style="color: blue;">Home Fire Campaign</span></a> to reduce the number of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25
percent over the next five years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lives as part of the Home Fire Campaign. The Red Cross is committing to install
2.5 million free smoke alarms in neighborhoods at high risk for fires, </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">and to educate those residents about fire prevention and
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Since the Home Fire campaign began, more
than 530,000 smoke alarms have been installed in all 50 states and four
territories, and it has reached more than 597,000 children through campaign
youth preparedness education programs, such as <a href="http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/resources-for-schools#/The-Pillowcase Project" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">The Pillowcase Project</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">WHAT PEOPLE CAN DO</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> People can visit <a href="http://www.redcross.org/homefires" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">redcross.org/homefires</span></a> to find out more about how
to protect themselves and their loved ones from a fire. They can become a <a href="http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Red Cross volunteer</span></a>. They
can also help by donating to Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/disaster-relief" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">redcross.org</span></a>, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting
the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations to Disaster Relief
will be used to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters
big and small. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the American Red Cross:<br />
</span></i></b><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and
provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent
of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international
humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red
Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the
generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information,
please visit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.redcross.org/" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">redcross.org</span></i></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><i><span style="background: white; border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #333333; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">or </span></i><a href="http://www.redcross.org/cruz-roja" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">cruzrojaamericana.org</span></i></a><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">, or visit us on Twitter at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><a href="https://twitter.com/redcross" target="_blank"><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3c7fad; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">@RedCross</span></i></a><i><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">.</span></i><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-81448601154609687532016-10-12T11:37:00.000-05:002016-10-12T11:37:59.936-05:00Just Another Saturday Morning<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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<span style="color: #16191f; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font"; mso-fareast-font-family: "System Font";">Yesterday morning at 8 a.m. I
joined more than fifty Lubbock residents to participate in the Lubbock American
Red Cross <i>Smoke Alarm Installation
Project</i>. We met first in the <i>Lubbock High School</i> cafeteria, where we
were welcomed with a large buffet of baked goods and coffee donated by a local
business, accompanied by sounds of the <i>LHS</i>
Band rehearsing in the parking lot next door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font"; mso-fareast-font-family: "System Font";">I chose to sit nearer the
front at a table with 3 others, one of whom I learned was a new graduate
student at <i>TTU</i>. Following introductions, acknowledgements (<i>LIA</i> was recognized), and the power point
orientation, we broke into Teams of 2 to begin our morning of
installations. The Teams with prior
experience exited the cafeteria first – and that left all of 2 of us remaining,
the <i>TTU</i> student and me! So after picking up our supplies we joined
Richard Alires’ experienced Team for the first appointment, and then we were on
our own. “He” took care of the installations,
“She” took care of the paperwork. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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four more families, installing 2-3 detectors in each home and providing
guidelines on how to prevent fires and how to respond to the alarms. And we talked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font"; mso-fareast-font-family: "System Font";">We talked about dogs and
their value as the ‘<i>someone’s in the
yard’</i> alarm. We talked about
families, children, and grandchildren.
We talked about people’s military service. We talked about health concerns and
disabilities. We talked about our
futures. We learned about a young man’s
fond memories of his high school English and history classes, and watched his
eyes light up when he considered going back to school. We talked with a high school student who
shared his love of art and wanted us to see his sketchbook. We learned how a Vietnam veteran lost his
hearing when the bullet entered the back of his head and exploded in his
eardrum. And each time we said good-bye
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the morning it was beautifully clear.
The Smoke Alarms were simply the vehicle. They were the vehicle for the larger purpose
of human beings connecting once again, sharing the everyday and the intimate,
with affection and respect, knowing we are part of one human family. The morning was a privilege and a gift.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font"; mso-fareast-font-family: "System Font";">And when “He” and “She”
parted? We agreed – we are already
signed on for the <i>Smoke Alarm Installation
Project</i> in 2017. But between
time? We promised to email soon and meet
at Starbucks next week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Red Cross DFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373929370516540611noreply@blogger.com0Lubbock, TX, USA33.5778631 -101.855166533.3662306 -102.17788999999999 33.7894956 -101.532443tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438825089924182099.post-83384584408381853712016-10-03T16:54:00.000-05:002016-10-03T16:54:38.590-05:00INFORMATION UPDATE: Hurricane Matthew, International and Domestic Readiness October 3, 2016 at 3:00 PM ET<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Hurricane Matthew is
less than 24 hours from delivering a potentially catastrophic strike on Haiti,
and will also impact parts of Jamaica, eastern Cuba and the Bahamas before
making expected landfall in parts of the United States later this week. It is a
slow moving storm, making it particularly dangerous as affected areas will be
exposed to high winds and rain for extended periods of time. Over a foot of
rainfall may trigger life-threatening conditions. Haiti in particular is
at risk of catastrophic mudslides and flash flooding due to deforestation.
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<span style="background: white;">“Our Red Cross teams in Jamaica, Haiti, the
Dominican Republic and Colombia are currently running preparedness activities
with the communities. Our volunteers and staff stand ready to respond
immediately to the needs”, said Walter Cotte, International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) regional director for the Americas.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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21 water treatment plants at its disposal. Water and sanitation teams as well
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Haitian Red Cross with preparedness activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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strengthen communities’ disaster preparedness in anticipate of events like this
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the Caribbean with programs that focus on disaster risk reduction,
including activities to train local disaster response teams, map
evacuation routes, and develop early warning systems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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communication with at-risk and impacted Red Cross societies throughout the
Caribbean to provide support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Management and Geographic Information Systems (IM/GIS) support remotely for
Hurricane Matthew. This includes the production of maps of Haiti to illustrate
which zones are most susceptible to floods and landslides.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For those concerned about loved ones outside the
United States: The best way to locate U.S. citizens living or traveling
overseas is to contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas
Citizens Services, at <a href="tel:1-888-407-4747"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">1-888-407-4747</span></a> or <a href="tel:+1%20202-501-4444"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">+1 202-501-4444</span></a>. Those searching for
non-U.S. citizen family members can contact the American Red Cross Restoring
Family Links unit at <a href="http://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/international-services/reconnecting-families"><span style="color: blue;">redcross.org/reconnectingfamilies</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the American Red Cross is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane
Matthew and its potential to affect the U.S. later this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Disaster teams are assessing supplies, equipment and
availability of volunteers in case a response is needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Red Cross workers are also coordinating with
government officials and partner organizations to finalize potential response
plans and share information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Over the weekend, the Red Cross worked closely with
the military leadership at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to help members
of the military and their families prepare for the impending storm. In case of
an emergency, military families should call 877-272-7337 or go to <a href="https://www.blogger.com/RedCross.org/emergencycommunication"><span style="color: blue;">redcross.org/emergencycommunication</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane#About"><span style="color: blue;">Hurricane Preparedness</span></a>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hurricanes are strong storms that can be
life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as
flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. Preparation is the best
protection against the dangers of a hurricane. Know the difference between the
threat levels and plan accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Disaster Responder</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Through the generosity of our American Red Cross
Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder members, the
American Red Cross is prepared before disaster strikes. ADGP and Disaster
Responder members help secure a reliable funding base for disaster relief
services that enables the Red Cross to respond immediately, meeting the needs
of individuals and families affected by disaster, regardless of cost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Right now the Red Cross is on the ground and taking
action with the support of our ADGP and Disaster Responder partners.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Current ADGP $1M members are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">American Airlines<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Anheuser-Busch Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Anthem Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Disney<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Lowe's Companies, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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