Prepardness Tips

The American Red Cross of Mass Bay is encouraging flu preparedness in light of the swine flu (H1N1) outbreak.

To shop at the Red Cross store for your Preparedness needs, click here.The American Red Cross Germ Guard Personal Protection Packs help minimize the spread of harmful airborne pathogens, particles and surface germs.

To take an online Pandemic Preparedness Course, click here.
By taking this course, you can learn how to prevent the spread of disease, how to be ready for emergencies related to a pandemic and how you can care for someone who is sick

Red Cross Encourage H1N1 Flu Preparedness

Like you, we have all been watching and listening to the reports about cases of the H1N1 Flu. Cases have been reported in Mexico and now in the United States. Here is some information you about our current response plan and what you can do to prevent:

→ We are in ongoing contact with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Boston Public Health Commission and are prepared to provide support to them in the event any local response becomes required. Please click here to find out more.

→ The national Red Cross has issued guidelines to chapters regarding the support that the American Red Cross may provide in the event of an outbreak such as this. Click here to see further educational information.

Celebrating People in Action

This week (April 19-25), the American Red Cross celebrates the 2009 National Volunteer Week with the theme “Celebrating People in Action”. This topic captures the meaning behind this signature week – honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities.
From the volunteers who respond to fires day and night, to the youth who coordinate community blood drives, to the instructors who teach life saving courses; we thank you. Your work has not gone unnoticed and is truly making a difference all across the world.
During this past year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers have answered calls to action, whether it is fundraising for our disaster relief fund, working various Red Cross initiatives, connecting people separated from their loved ones by natural disaster and armed conflict or supporting our troops with holiday messages.
We honor these dedicated volunteers that make an effort to make the world a better place. Thank you.

Coffee and conversation with Norville

Deborah Norville, anchor of Inside Edition, visited the American Red Cross of Mass Bay (ARCMB) last week for some coffee and conversation with Red Cross donors and friends. Norville, who was a former host of the Today Show, spoke about leadership, motivation and her book, "Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You." The event was a partnership produced by WCVB-TV/DT Channel 5, who has been a strong media partner to the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay for many years.

Take a look at the complete article at Boston Globe below:

Coffee and conversation with Norville - The Boston Globe

Coffee and conversation with Norville - The Boston Globe

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Our CEO is at the cover of the Color Magazine this month

Deborah Jackson has dedicated more than 25 years of work to those in need. As the CEO of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay, she was awarded the Pinnacle Award for Non-Profit Leadership; won the Women’s Business Hall of Fame Award and was considered by Boston Magazine as one of the area’s 100 Most Influential Woman.

In an interview with Color Magazine this month, she reveals her close relationship with her family and how her parent’s involvement with their community inspired her to choose a philanthropic career. Moreover, she exposed her passion for her work and how her daily routine at the Red Cross motivates her professionally and personally. “I don’t have to do much to be reminded of why I keep working as hard as I do – because I love it. It is rewarding to me personally, and it really matters on the frontline”.

To read the article, click here.

Red Cross launches Public Awareness Campaign

The American Red Cross of Mass Bay and the MBTA are promoting the Be Red Cross Ready public awareness campaign in Boston to disseminate the importance of preparing for a disaster before it strikes. The campaign is spreading the message to the millions of people who ride the MBTA each week who in turn will share this information with their family, friends and colleagues. It can be seen in 300 educational car cards system and will be up for the months of April and May. It encourages the three simple Be Red Cross Ready steps of 1. Get a kit; 2. Make a plan; 3. Be informed

The "Be Red Cross Ready" campaign is a part of a larger plan to help individuals and families prepare for unexpected emergencies through preparedness. This past year alone, your Red Cross educated 85,000 people through community disaster education.