Avoid the risk of Fire

Avoid the risk of Fire

Be prepared if fire strikes your home.  Map an escape route and establish a meeting place.  Never cook or leave candles unattended. Don't overload electrical outlets and check all cords for fraying.

Become a Red Cross Hero

Become a Red Cross Hero

Our Red Cross Heroes have fun while raising money to support vital services in our community.  Call 838-7320 and find out how you can change a life, starting with your own.

Host a Blood Drive and Make A Difference

Host a Blood Drive and Make A Difference

Be a hero for a day in your community, sign up to host an American Red Cross blood drive.  Visit http://www.redcrossblodd.org for more information.

Coastal Virginia Region

Coastal Virginia Region

One Red Cross raising funds and awareness for our community.  CLICK TO WATCH this true testament to our lifesaving work.

Stay Safe and Prepared

  

 

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 October is Fire Prevention Month  

 

If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL for help.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Test them every month and replace the batteries at least once a year.

Talk with all household members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.

 

Fire Safety CHECKLIST 

 

CLICK HERE for Preparedness Fast Facts   

 

 

CLICK HERE to search for a Health and Safety Training Class

 

 

 Meet our Coastal Virginia Regional CEO Cindy Jackson Click Here

 

 

 

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in the
news

Fire Response

Sep
23.11

The Red Cross continues to help our local residents affected by house fires.  On September 21st we responded to a fire on Jefferson Avenue and provided food, lodging and clothing for 1 adult and 3 children; Last week we assisted a family of 2 adults and 3 children and 2 seniors who lost everything.

Irene Partnerships

Sep
07.11

Read More then Click Here to Watch:  Video featuring the partnerships and work going in after Irene in Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

New Number for Military and Familes

Jun
13.11

As part of an ongoing effort to better serve the military community, the American Red Cross will move to a single telephone number for its emergency communication services.
Beginning June 13, 2011, all military members and their families can use one number to send an urgent message to a service member.  877-272-7337 (U.S. Toll Free)

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