The local chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to be trained to staff the agency’s shelters in the event of local flooding. The volunteers will be trained to be members of the Red Cross’s ReserveCorps, part of the American Red Cross’ Ready When the Time Comes (RWTC) program, which prepares teams of [...]
Flooding risk is especially high in the Green River Valley this year because of the weakening of the Howard Hanson Dam upstream.
Volunteers for the Red Cross’ ReserveCorp need to be trained now to be ready to respond during flood season
Cold weather moving into western Washington at the end of the week will bring a chance of snow and weekend temperatures dropping into the 20s at night. To to help you avoid frostbite, hypothermia and ice- and snow-related injuries the Seattle Red Cross has issued a set of cold-weather safety tips. “Air temperature does not [...]
The Seattle Red Cross has some tips to help you and your family keep safe over the upcoming Holidays
With the coming winter rains, there is an increased risk of flooding in the Seattle and Puget Sound area. The Seattle Red Cross has tips for keeping safe in the event of a flood. Among the Red Cross’s tips are: Have an evacuation plan and practice it. Make sure everyone knows how to shut off [...]
Seattle Red Cross is calling for people to nominate “Everyday Heros”, individuals who may have saved a life performing CPR or pulling someone from a burning building or has raised money to help someone in need. Winners of the Red Cross’s “Everyday People, Everyday Heroes” awards will be honored at the Red Cross’s Thirteenth Annual [...]
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