5/29/2006 -
Red Cross Plans Push for Better Disaster Readiness
 Red Cross officials announced a sweeping five-year plan that they hope will dramatically improve disaster response in the bi-state area. The cornerstone of the program is the recruitment of more than 350 new disaster preparedness instructors and disaster workers. |
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5/29/2006 -
After the Storms
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Red Cross volunteer Patrick Keena returned home from helping with disaster operations for hurricanes Charley and Frances, and then headed back to Alabama to help with disaster relief for Hurricane Ivan. |
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5/29/2006 -
Finding ‘Heaven’ in Disaster
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Teena Kilo's spontaneous decision to volunteer for the Red Cross has led to a variety of opportunities and to her recognition as the Jefferson County Red Cross Volunteer of the Year. |
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5/29/2006 -
Red Cross Volunteers Aid Hurricane Victims
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Patrick Keena spent 28 days volunteering for the American Red Cross as a Mass Care Coordinator in support of relief operations for hurricanes Charley and Frances. After returning home, he departed again to support victims of Hurricane Ivan. |
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5/29/2006 -
Red Cross Launches Preparedness Initiative
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The September installment of the Jefferson County Service Center's program on KJFF Radio focused on the important message of preparedness and the need for residents to make preparedness a personal priority. |
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5/29/2006 -
Volunteer Trainers, Presenters Needed
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Red Cross volunteer opportunities in Jefferson County and details about the organization's blood services were featured during the Oct. 8 installment of the Red Cross radio program on KJFF Radio (1400 AM). |
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5/29/2006 -
Red Cross Opens Fourth Adult-Care Center in Olivette
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The Red Cross Adult Care and Enrichment Program encourages an independent lifestyle for seniors while offering a caring, safe, social environment with planned activities, field trips, medical supervision, daily exercise and nutritionally balanced meals. |
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5/29/2006 -
Tips on Preparedness
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The Red Cross focused on the importance of preparing for the unexpected during the Nov. 12 Red Cross radio program on KJFF Radio. The 30-minute live interview was the first of a two-part segment detailing the Together We Prepare initiative. |
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5/29/2006 -
Red Cross Can Use Your Help, an Hour at a Time
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In Jefferson County, Red Cross volunteers are needed to work on committees, act as mentors to other volunteers, and go out into the community to share health and safety and disaster preparedness information. Even those who can only spare an hour now and then make a big contribution. |
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5/29/2006 -
Strong of Heart
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Champion powerlifter Teena Kilo can bench press about 200 pounds, but it is her inner strength that makes her an invaluable volunteer resource to the American Red Cross. |
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5/29/2006 -
Red Cross Introduces Together We Prepare Wristbands
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The St. Louis Area Chapter is introducing Together We Prepare wristbands to the community as a unique way to demonstrate support for Red Cross disaster relief efforts and to represent a pledge to personally prepare for the unexpected. |
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5/29/2006 -
St. Louis BBB Warns Against Bogus Relief Efforts
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Officials with the Better Business Bureau say with the magnitude of the tsunami disaster in southern Asia, legitimate charities, as well as scam artists, are likely to go to work. And the Better Business Bureau has tools to help you know the difference between the two. |
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5/29/2006 -
Americans' Generosity Overwhelms Charities
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Charities across the nation report an overwhelming, and in some cases, unprecedented response from Americans wanting to help relief efforts for victims of this week's disastrous earthquake and tidal waves. |
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