American Red Cross - Arcadia Chapter


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"Honoring Our All Stars"
Thursday, April 29, 2010 (139 reads)

“Honoring Our All Stars” was this years theme for our Annual Volunteer Luncheon, on April 24, 2010. This year’s fabulous event was held at Capistrano’s Restaurant in Embassy Suites, located on

Huntington Drive

in Arcadia .

Volunteers old and new were able to relax and enjoy themselves over a wonderful lunch, vied for a chance to win different raffle prizes such as tickets to the Arcadia Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast and tickets to the Pasadena Showcase, featuring the Headquarters for the San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter.

April is Earthquake Preparedness Month
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 (0 reads)

The recent earthquake activity around the world reminds us all of the need to prepare for emergencies. While no one can accurately predict when an earthquake will occur, the time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens. As with all emergencies – from earthquakes to power outages to fires – the more you prepare and practice now, the better you will be able to cope with whatever emergency does happen.

Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed. These three steps will help you prepare for any kind of emergency. The Red Cross recommends that you have an emergency kit at home and a smaller kit in your car. Keep a pair of shoes and a flashlight by your bed in case an emergency occurs in the middle of the night. Keep you gas tank ½ full, ensuring that no matter what the situation you will have enough gas to get to your next destination.

To watch a brief online presentation about these and other preparedness tips, simply click on the Be Red Cross Ready banner at the top of our website. To have the Red Cross present free preparedness information to your neighborhood, organization, or business, please call us at 626-447-2193. To download free preparedness flyers, click on our GET PREPARED link from the list in the blue column on the left side of our home page. Together we can all Be Red Cross Ready!

7.2 Earthquake Rattles Baja California
Thursday, April 08, 2010 (0 reads)

On Sunday, April 4^th a 7.2 earthquake surprised residents of Baja California . The earthquake, felt in , California, Nevada, and Arizona, was centered in Guadalupe Victoria, near Mexicali . Some 700 aftershocks greater than magnitude-2.5 have been recorded since Sunday’s quake. The largest - a magnitude-5.7 - hit several hours after the main tremor. While the American Red Cross had Disaster Action Teams on standby, no significant damage or injuries were reported in the . The Mexican Red Cross is working in affected areas to shelter and attend to the needs of displaced residents.

April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. The recent earthquakes around the world should serve as a reminder to us all that earthquakes happen every day. With planning and practice you can be prepared for emergencies. The actions you take now to prepare for emergencies such as earthquakes, power outages, and fires, will help lessen the impact of a disaster on you and your family. For a free presentation on how to Be Red Cross Ready, click on the Be Red Cross Ready link above or call our office at 626-447-2193.