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Chapter news
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September-2-2010
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Red Cross Ready to Respond to Hurricane Earl: Public can donate to support Red Cross relief efforts with a click, call, or text message.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA, September 2, 2010 – The American Red Cross is on the ground in fourteen states along the East Coast as Hurricane Earl heads toward North Carolina with sustained wi
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September-1-2010
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Red Cross Urges People to Get Prepared: September 2010 is National Preparedness Month
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NEW ORLEANS, LA, September 1, 2010 — Many people in this country have experienced a significant crisis in their home or neighborhood, but less than half of the people surveyed by t
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August-30-2010
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American Red Cross to Honor Doris Voitier Superintendent St. Bernard Parish Public Schools at the 12th Annual Red Hot Roast.
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CHALMETTE, LA, August 30, 2010 - The American Red Cross - St. Bernard Chapter proudly announces that Superintendent Doris Voitier, St. Bernard Parish Public Schools, has been chosen
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August-24-2010
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Red Cross to Commemorate Katrina with Day of Service Readiness Canvassing, involvement in No Cost Health Clinic, and “Heroes of the Storm” Event
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NEW ORLEANS, LA, August 24, 2010 — The American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter is commemorating the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a variety of events start
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How We Help
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The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for & respond to emergencies.
The Southeast Louisiana Chapter services more than 1.6 million people throughout Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. John, Assumption, Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.
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Local Disaster Assistance:
The Southeast Louisiana Chapter responds to disaster every 15 hours and assists those in the community that are affected by disasters such as house fires, tornadoes, floods, and other emergencies.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide immediate assistance to address the following critical needs:
- Food
- Clothes
- Temporary Lodging and Rental Assistance
- Bedding and Linens
- Medication and Medical Device Replacement
- Mental Health Care
In Fiscal Year 2009, the Southeast Louisiana Chapter:
ü Responded to 672 disasters
ü Provided financial assistance to 903 families
To access disaster assistance contact your local branch office or call 1-800-229-8191
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Service to Military Families:
The Service to Armed Forces Program assists military members and their families with:
- Emergency Communications
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Crisis Information & Referral Services
In Fiscal Year 2009, the SAF program served 3,374 local military families.
If you are a member of the US Military or family member and require assistance, please call 504-620-3128.
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Health & Safety:
Learning simple health and safety techniques can give you the confidence to help anyone in your home, neighborhood, or at work.
In Fiscal Year 2009 the Southeast Louisiana Chapter:
ü Trained 42,716 individuals in Health and Safety Issues
ü Taught 21,948 people about disaster prevention and preparedness
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