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5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Spanish Lake House Fire

The St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a house fire in the 1900-block of Oxbow in Spanish Lake on Monday afternoon. Red Cross volunteers are providing assistance on the scene and caseworkers will support the family in their recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Encourages Spring Break Travelers to Make Preparedness a Personal Priority

Many families throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area will embark on Spring Break vacations this year to destinations across the country. The St. Louis Area Chapter is offering safety tips to encourage families to make preparedness a personal priority.

5/29/2006 - Illinois Governor Blagojevich Proclaims March as American Red Cross Month

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has declared March as American Red Cross Month, encouraging Illinois residents to become actively involved in the Red Cross and become better prepared for disasters and emergencies.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Jefferson County House Fire

The Jefferson County Service Center dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a house fire in the 5400-block of Katrina in House Springs on Monday morning. Red Cross volunteers provided assistance on the scene, and caseworkers will support the family in their recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to North County House Fire in 2000-Block of Gano

The St. Louis Area Chapter dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a North St. Louis County house fire in the 2000-block of Gano on Monday afternoon to provide assistance on the scene and to support the family in their recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - Another Powerful Earthquake Hits Near Indonesia

An earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter Scale occurred near the coast of the northern Sumatra area of Indonesia about 880 miles northwest of the capital city of Jakarta.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Dispatches Five Volunteers in Response to New Jersey Flooding

In response to extensive flooding in three states, the St. Louis Area Chapter has dispatched five local volunteers to New Jersey to provide food, assistance with bulk distribution, and support for individual client casework.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Announces Grand Opening Ceremony for Mid County Adult Care and Enrichment Center in Olivette

The St. Louis Area Chapter will host its grand opening ceremony for the Mid County Adult Care and Enrichment Center on Thursday, April 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The center will be open for a public tour and a comprehensive overview of services.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross to Receive American Idol Donation

The voices from this year's American Idol competition will come together to raise funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund through the sale of a special CD, set for release on April 19.

5/29/2006 - President Bush Issues Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Week

President George W. Bush has declared the week of April 17 through April 23 as National Volunteer Week, thanking those who give freely of their time and energy and encouraging others to embrace volunteer opportunities available in their own communities.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross to Host Grand Opening Ceremony for Adult Care and Enrichment Mid County Center in Olivette

On Thursday, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter invites the public to tour the Adult Care and Enrichment Mid County Center in Olivette and receive an overview of the comprehensive services provided.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Fire in 2800-Block of Accomac

The St. Louis Area Chapter dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a house fire in the 2800-block of Accomac in the city of St. Louis this morning. Red Cross volunteers provided assistance on the scene, and caseworkers will support the family in their recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Supports Displaced Residents of High-Rise Apartment Building in University City

An air conditioning outage and high temperatures forced the evacuation of a high-rise residential building for seniors in the 700-block of Westgate in University City on Tuesday afternoon. The St. Louis Area Chapter is providing lunch, dinner and refreshments for residents while they wait to return to their homes.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Lifesaver Awards to Spotlight St. Louis Heroes

The St. Louis Area Chapter will feature ten stories of bravery and heroism during a Lifesaver Award ceremony at Chapter Headquarters in Creve Coeur on Monday, May 16.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Honors Local Heroes with Lifesaver Award(1)

In a ceremony at Chapter Headquarters in Creve Coeur on Monday afternoon, the St. Louis Area Chapter presented Lifesaver Awards to local residents who prepared themselves through training and reached out to save a life.

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