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The American Red Cross is chartered by congress to provide prompt relief to
victims of disaster. Disaster victims include those involved in fires, floods,
earthquakes, tornadoes, or hazardous materials accidents. The Red Cross has
over twenty different functional areas designed to support and provide disaster
response efforts. Red Cross assistance is geared toward meeting immediate
emergency needs. The Red Cross enables victims of disasters to resume living
independently by providing the means for them to pay for what they need most:
food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. In the event of a large scale disaster, Red
Cross assistance also includes the setting up of shelters where the work of feeding
shelter residents and emergency workers is done, along with referrals to other
agencies.
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The Rio Colorado Chapter continually prepares for the worst, and disaster
volunteers are desperately needed. We would like to have a
disaster-ready team in every city and municipality in the each of our
counties. Once disaster strikes, help can't wait and now is the time to
prepare. Training and preparation can make the difference between chaos
and getting the job done. If your organization is interested in being a part of
the Red Cross response to a disaster, contact us to arrange for a disaster
training for your group.
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We welcome individuals, organizations and civic groups. Is your interest in
Shelter Operations and Mass Care? Do you want to respond to local
disasters or work on a national level? Your level of involvement is
completely up to you! For more information contact our chapter by phone:
979-245-3056 or email us.
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