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Red Cross News
June-24-2010
Preparing for Summer Vacation!
Folks are ready to get out the door and hit the beach for their summer vacation.  Judy Peterson and Seamus Mooney, director of Emergency Preparedness for Frederick County, discuss some tips on ho
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June-9-2010
Critical Shortage of Type O Blood
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critical levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood
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June-2-2010
Hurricane Season Begins
May is statistically the wettest month of the year, but last month's rainfall totals came in well below the average.   Despite rainy days, the total was 2.45 inches. The averag
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May-7-2010
"John, there's been a devastating fire..."
"...Would you mind taking the ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle) to th...” I cut Judy off mid sentence with a willing and exclamatory, “Just tell me where.” I grabbed the keys, my Red Cross vest
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May-7-2010
Fire on Bartlett Property
Fire gutted a 14-unit apartment building in Buckeystown owned by U.S. Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett Thursday afternoon, though no serious injuries were reported.   Bartlett (R-Dist. 6),
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May-7-2010
Fire Wrecks Apartments on Bartlett Farm
Fire destroyed several apartments Thursday afternoon at U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett's farm at 4317 Buckeystown Pike. No one was injured, but 14 apartments in a converted barn and silo were affecte
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Be Prepared: Resources For You 

 

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services -- water, gas, electricity or telephones -- were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Therefore, the best way to  make your family and your home safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes.  Click here to learn more...

 

There are several key elements to a home disaster supply kit that will help prepare you and your family for any emergency situation.  Food, water and a flashlight are obvious choices.  Not so obvious?  Matches, duct tape, disinfectant, etc.  Click here to read more and hear Betty Mitchell of the Frederick Red Cross explain these key elements. 

 

211_Logo.jpgAnother resource available to all Maryland residents is the National Capital Region 2-1-1 Website. Use this website (or dial 2-1-1) to find assistance when you or someone you know needs help. there are thousands of health and human services programs available toa ssist you -- from child care, jobs, health care, and insurance -- to emergency services to help you in times of disaster or emergency.

 

 

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