Charley Shimanski, Senior Vice President of Disaster Services for the American Red Cross, talks about the relief response for the tornadoes in Alabama. The Red Cross is providing shelter, emotional support, food, and other much needed items to people affected by the storms.
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People may not know what to do when a disaster strikes, but they do know who to call. No matter how big or small the disaster, the American Red Cross shows up when needed.
Each year, the Dallas Area Chapter responds to more than 600 disasters across 12 North Texas counties. Our ability to respond is due in no small part to the role of our dedicated volunteers who are there to help others around the clock. Our volunteers respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, seldom with little thanks and definitely no pay.
Tuesday night, we took time from the busy holiday fire season to say thank you to our Disaster Action Teams (DATs). These volunteers are on call and ready to respond to local disasters by providing immediate relief and support to individuals and families in their time of need. You can find them lending a hand whether it is 2 p.m. on a hot summer day or 2 a.m. in the middle of winter. DATs are there. They are the heart and soul of the American Red Cross and make a difference in our community on a daily basis.
This short video produced by Anita Foster, chief communications officer for the Dallas Area Chapter, highlights the Disaster Action Teams in action.
Should McDreamy donate blood to the Red Cross on “Grey’s Anatomy”? Perhaps “30 Rock”’s Tina Fey should teach Alec Baldwin CPR?
More than 70 top television shows have agreed to incorporate volunteerism during the week of October 19. Now The Chronicle of Philanthropy needs your suggestions on how to do it! Submit your ideas through video or text and win up to $5,000 for the American Red Cross.
Red Cross experts answer your swimming and water safety questions.
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