American
Red Cross feeding and sheltering efforts as a result of
wind storms spawned by Hurricane Ike have ended. Red
Cross volunteers served more than 2,000 meals to greater
Columbus residents without power due to the
storms.
As
families get back to the hustle and bustle of life, the
Red Cross urges residents to take a moment to learn
about the ways they can prepare their homes and families
before another disaster, like the wind storm hits our
area.
Learn how to BE RED CROSS READY by clicking here.
2008
Hurricane Season Wreaks Havoc
Across the Country
13 local volunteers, are among the thousands of Red Cross workers
continuing to provide shelter, food and emotional support to
tens of thousands of individuals impacted by recent
hurricanes. As citizens return home, the Red
Cross is providing meals, snacks, cleaning supplies,
toiletries, mental health support and more.
More than 800 shelters were
opened as a result of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and more than
3 million meals and snacks have been served. While news of
these disasters is diminishing, the Red Cross remains in the
areas devastated by these storms, helping families recover.
Follow the links below to find out how you can help
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.
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
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.
