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5/29/2006 - Youth Services are Focus of Radio Show

Young people are the future of the Red Cross humanitarian movement, and the organization's youth services were featured during an April 8 live interview on KJFF Radio (1400 AM).

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Emphasizes Water Safety

The American Red Cross offers the training and educational resources necessary for individuals to enjoy the water in a safe environment. Last year, more than 37,000 people throughout the metropolitan area were trained by the Red Cross in water safety programs such as lifeguard certification and Learn-to-Swim courses.

5/29/2006 - Borger Honored By Lt. Gov. for AED Work

Barb Borger of Freeburg, Illinois was one of approximately 30 people honored on February 17 at a press confernece called by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. Ms. Borger's name was submitted by the St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross as its representative of the Metro-East area. For many years, she has been a Certified American Red Cross Instructor.

5/29/2006 - Be Safe in the Water

Training is the key to preparedness. Last year, the St. Louis Area Chapter trained 37,000 individuals in lifeguard certification and learn-to-swim courses.

5/29/2006 - Summer Safety

Summer seems to come and go so quickly, with all of the fun in the sun, time at the pool and road trips many people wait all year to do...Summer can bring as much joy as it can bring an increase in stress. One reason for the stress is the sense of anxiousness and hurriedness many people feel in trying to get it all done.

5/29/2006 - Pet First Aid, Babysitter Training and Instructor Courses

Education is essential to preparing for the unexpected. In addition to well-known training such as First Aid and CPR, the St. Louis Area Chapter offers courses like Pet First Aid and Babysitter Training as part of its mission to prepare citizens for a variety of emergency situations.

5/29/2006 - Firefighters Battle Condo Blaze

Firefighters with Central County Fire Protection District battled a blaze Monday morning in a two-story, three-unit condominium at Windwood Village in St. Peters, and the American Red Cross aided the victims.

5/29/2006 - As Portable Defibrillators Catch On, City Moves to Buy 270 Via Grant

Success stories over the last few years in the St. Louis area feature someone who used an automated external defibrillator - AED - to deliver an electric shock to put a victim's heart back into regular rhythm.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Volunteers are Super Heroes at Library Program

Kayleigh Browning, 10, of O'Fallon said she knows how to protect herself in case of a fire or a tornado thanks to lessons in school and presentations from the American Red Cross.

5/29/2006 - Temperatures Reach Triple Digits in County

The combination of heat and humidity creates a hazardous atmosphere where heat illnesses are more likely to occur. That's especially true for young children and the elderly, said Nick Farruggia, manager of preparedness and client services with the American Red Cross.

5/29/2006 - Cat. 5 Katrina Heads Towards New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina is now an incredibly strong Category 5 storm heading straight for New Orleans with sustained winds at 175 miles per hour.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Urgent Family Alert

We know thousands of Americans are worried about their loved ones in the aftermath of devastating Hurricane Katrina. With widespread power and communications outages and roads under water, it’s important to go back to communication basics to ensure that your family and friends know you are safe.

5/29/2006 - Evacuees Squeeze in with Friends and Relatives Here

As more Gulf Coast evacuees push northward to find help, St. Louis disaster relief workers already have met with nearly 200 displaced families and expect 120 more families to come to them by Monday night. American Red Cross caseworkers and emergency service volunteers are arranging for food, clothing, hygiene products, medical care and mental health counseling.

5/29/2006 - Hurricane Rita Threatens Texas, Affects Katrina Shelters

Hurricane Rita drenched Southern Florida and the Keys with several inches of rain. On its current track, the storm is expected to reach the Gulf Coast of Texas by Saturday.

5/29/2006 - First Aid/CPR Training Available Online

The importance of lifesaving training in first aid and CPR was the focus of the most recent installment of the Red Cross program on KJFF (1400 AM) Radio, and featured new online health and safety courses now available from the comfort of home.

5/29/2006 - Caring for Aging Parents

The decision to place a parent in a nursing home can be a difficult and emotionally distressing one. The Red Cross offers an option that can provide care during the day while allowing a loved one to return home at night.

5/29/2006 - Taylor-Morley Homes Donates $5,000 to Red Cross

The Community Partnership at Taylor-Morley Homes has donated $5,000 to the St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross in support of the organization's Access to Aquatics program, serving underprivileged and disabled children throughout the St. Louis region.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Chapter Aims to Increase Preparedness

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter announced an initiative on Wednesday designed to raise emergency and disaster preparedness levels in the next five years.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Volunteer Excited About Greeting President

Red Cross volunteer Connie Bergmann was one of a handful of metro-east residents selected to greet President Bush during his visit to Collinsville, IL.

5/29/2006 - Large-Scale Aid

The American Red Cross is one of the most well-known and beloved service organizations in the country, and has a tremendous impact on the safety and well-being of people living right here in our community.

5/29/2006 - Reconnecting Families Shattered by Disaster

In the midst of a sea of human tragedy, there is a four-year-old boy in a tsunami camp who wants his daddy.

5/29/2006 - NBC Benefit Raises $18.3 Million for Tsunami Relief

To preview the NBC benefit that raised $18.3 million for the American Red Cross International Response Fund to aid tsunami victims, KSDK Channel 5 interviewed Joseph C. White, CEO of the St. Louis Area Chapter.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross is Resource

The mission of the American Red Cross War Victims Tracing Service is to document the fates of the victims and locate missing loved ones who have survived.

5/29/2006 - Initiative Cuts Measles Deaths by Almost Half

Deaths by measles have been cut almost in half over the last five years thanks in part to mass vaccination campaigns supported by the Measles Initiative.

5/29/2006 - Prepare Now for Tornado Season

Even though much of the United States is still in the grip of wintry weather, spring is around the corner. Along with warmer weather comes stormy weather, and as those who live in the midsection of the country know best, spring heralds the beginning of tornado season. The peak time of year for tornados is March through May, and the American Red Cross has several suggestions to keep you and your family as safe as possible when a tornado strikes.

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