Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Community Disaster Education
During the month of September, the American Red Cross of Mass Bay will be holding Community Disaster Education presentations throughout eastern Massachusetts. The sessions will educate the community about fire safety and different steps they can take to be prepared. Participants will learn how to prepare for the unexpected. For more information, please check on www.bostonredcross.org.
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month! Your Red Cross will be in your community ready to teach you easy steps to get prepared and encourage you to get involved. For more information, visit us at www.bostonredcross.org or call us at 617-274-5200.
A Huge Thanks
Thank you to all students who participated this summer in The Mass Bay Disaster Service Youth Corp Program.
During July and August, high school students worked with the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay Disaster Services through a community leadership program. The students developed the skills needed to take part in emergency incident responses and tried to help to educate community residents, families, friends and loved ones to be prepared. As a disaster services youth corps member, students made an impact in their community. We greatly appreciate their efforts.
During July and August, high school students worked with the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay Disaster Services through a community leadership program. The students developed the skills needed to take part in emergency incident responses and tried to help to educate community residents, families, friends and loved ones to be prepared. As a disaster services youth corps member, students made an impact in their community. We greatly appreciate their efforts.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The American Red Cross Responded to a Fire In Lynn
The American Red Cross of Mass Bay responded to the scene of a fire in Lynn. A team of trained Red Cross disaster volunteers provided emergency assistance to one family (five individuals) for food, clothing and temporary shelter.
When disaster strikes, the local Red Cross can be called on to meet with affected individuals to identify and help meet their immediate emergency needs. Typically, basic human needs such as a place to stay, food to eat, necessary replacement medication or health items, and clothes to wear are provided first. In addition to helping with physical survival needs, the Red Cross also offers emotional counseling to help those affected cope with disaster.
When disaster strikes, the local Red Cross can be called on to meet with affected individuals to identify and help meet their immediate emergency needs. Typically, basic human needs such as a place to stay, food to eat, necessary replacement medication or health items, and clothes to wear are provided first. In addition to helping with physical survival needs, the Red Cross also offers emotional counseling to help those affected cope with disaster.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Summer Travel Safety
- Road trips are popular throughout the summer. Your Red Cross would like to remind those hitting the highway to take the necessary safety tips for you and your loved ones.
Carry a first aid kit in your trunk. - Buckle up, slow down and do not drive if you have been drinking alcohol. If you plan on drinking, designate a driver who won’t drink
- Be well rested and alert; give your full attention to the road.
- Use caution in work zones.
- Observe speed limits.
- Make frequent stops.
- Be respectful of other motorists and follow the rules of the road.
- Clean your vehicle’s lights and windows to help you see well, especially at night.
- Turn your headlights on as dusk approaches, or during inclement weather.
- Find out how you would get information in the event of a disaster (local radio systems, emergency alert systems).
- Pay attention to the weather forecast for your destination. Weather and travel web sites can help you avoid storms and other regional challenges that could impact your safety.
- And last but not least let someone know your destination, your route and when you expect to arrive.
Local Red Cross program helps military families
What do military deployments, messaging and outreach to military families have in common? These are all services provided through the American Red Cross of Mass Bay’s Service to Armed Forces.
The American Red Cross helps military members and their families cope with separation and other special needs related to service in the armed forces. The Red Cross worldwide operates emergency communications network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The American Red Cross sends emergency messages regarding the death or serious illness of a family member, the birth of a child, or other family emergencies. For more information, contact 1-800-737-4306.
The American Red Cross helps military members and their families cope with separation and other special needs related to service in the armed forces. The Red Cross worldwide operates emergency communications network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The American Red Cross sends emergency messages regarding the death or serious illness of a family member, the birth of a child, or other family emergencies. For more information, contact 1-800-737-4306.
Begin your career with the Healthcare Job Training (HCJT) Program
Start your career strong … Make your first step in the healthcare industry at the HCJT Program!!
The American Red Cross Healthcare Job Training Program helps thousands of people learn the skills that are crucial to helping the elderly and infirmed. The course provides the information and skills that nurse assistants need to provide quality care for residents in nursing homes, clients at home and patients in hospitals. Those who successfully complete the course are eligible for a state exam and go on to find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, developmental disabilities homes and in home health care.
The course covers all aspects of care, including protecting people's rights, communication, infection control, mothers and newborns, and caring for people with AIDS and Alzheimer's disease. For more information, click here!!
The American Red Cross Healthcare Job Training Program helps thousands of people learn the skills that are crucial to helping the elderly and infirmed. The course provides the information and skills that nurse assistants need to provide quality care for residents in nursing homes, clients at home and patients in hospitals. Those who successfully complete the course are eligible for a state exam and go on to find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, developmental disabilities homes and in home health care.
The course covers all aspects of care, including protecting people's rights, communication, infection control, mothers and newborns, and caring for people with AIDS and Alzheimer's disease. For more information, click here!!
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