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Scheduled for a Health and Safety class this wintery weekend? Your Red Cross wants you to stay safe!

Level 1 Snow Emergency: Saturday classes will continue as scheduled. If you prefer to stay home due to weather conditions in your neighborhood, please call (614) 251-1444 by Jan. 14 to reschedule your class. 

Level 2 or 3 Snow Emergency: All Red Cross classes are cancelled. We will contact you next week to reschedule.

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Home Fires: America's
biggest disaster threat

Most American's don't realize that home fires are the single most common disaster across the nation. The danger increases during the winter months when people heat their homes. Yet only 26 percent of Americans have developed and practiced a home fire evacuation plan. Resolve to make a plan this year. Read our home fire prevention tips to learn more. 


Philips Lifeline
New Lifesaving Service 
from the Red Cross   

The American Red Cross of Greater Columbus now offers Philips Lifeline medical alert service designed to reduce the risk of living alone. In the event of a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button. Learn more.  Interested in discussing Lifeline with a Red Cross representative?  Call (614) 253-2740 ext. 2666. 


Childcare Provider 
Classes Offered 

Whether you care for children in a daycare setting or  in your home, continued education is important. Make sure you are knowledgeable about the latest techniques in childcare and new threats to our children like cyber-bullying. Click here for details.  


Survey Finds Concerns About Economy May Increase Incidence of Home Fires

The American Red Cross and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released results of a survey showing the majority (79%) of Americans are concerned about the rising cost of heating their homes, and many will use an alternative heating source to reduce their bills this winter. The survey identified additional behaviors related to appliance maintenance and cooking that could also present home fire hazards this winter. Click here for more information. 

Click here for tips to make your home "Fire Safe"


Have you taken Red Cross first aid or CPR training and used those skills to help someone in a medical emergency? 

If so, we want to hear from you! Send us an email with details and contact information so that we can call you to learn more.. 


 

American Red Cross of Greater Columbus
995 E. Broad Street | Columbus, OH  43205

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(614) 253-2740 | Fax: (614) 253-1544
TTY: (800) 750-0750

Email: arcgc@usa.redcross.org

Health & Safety Customer Service: 
(614) 251-1444

If you need disaster-related assistance or have a military family emergency you can reach a Red Cross worker 24-hours-a-day by calling:

Disaster Services: (614) 251-1443
Military Emergency Services: (614) 251-1454

Mission of the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

 

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Humanitarian Needs Increase as Conflict in Gaza Continues

The American Red Cross is extremely concerned about civilians caught in the fighting in the Gaza Strip and Israel who are in dire need of life-saving aid. Red Cross and Red Crescent partners are working to transport the wounded to hospitals, reinforcing medical teams and delivering medical and relief supplies. Learn more here.  


Are you prepared
for a winter storm?

As we found out during last year's wind storm, some people in central Ohio are not prepared for a serious storm. Read our winter storm tips so you will be ready when the next storm comes.


Telling our story
as a new year begins

The year 2008 was quite successful for the American Red Cross. In chapters, Blood Services regions and Red Cross units around the nation and the globe, volunteers responded to disaster, taught lifesaving preparedness skills, supported victims of international crises and helped U.S. service members and their families. 
See our story in the "Images of Hope and Help: 2008 in pictures" slideshow.


Red Cross Babysitting Training

In the babysitter's training class at the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus, learn the basics of basic care, first aid and safety. The skills you learn will make you the skilled and confident babysitter that parents want to hire.

Gift certificates for classes 
make great gifts! 


Home fires are America's most frequent disaster. Click on the graphic above to learn how to prepare and view this years winning fire safety posters!


OTHER RESOURCES

American Red Cross
 of Greater Columbus

Annual Report
2007 - 2008

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2007 National ARC
Consolidated 
Financial Statement

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Annual 990
2007 Tax Return

 

 

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