The American Red Cross chapter here announced Thursday it is the first in the nation to achieve the organization's top level of disaster readiness. The rating ensures a better response in the event of an earthquake, tornado, severe storm, power outage, chemical explosion, flood or other major emergency.
In a press conference held earlier today which included national and local representatives of the American Red Cross, elected officials, business/civic leaders and emergency responders, an update was given on the “Prepare Greater St. Louis” Initiative launched in 2004. Significant milestones were also announced, including major news that the St. Louis Area Chapter has achieved High Level III Readiness. This is the highest level of disaster readiness that a Chapter can achieve on its own. St. Louis is the first Red Cross chapter in America to reach this high level of disaster readiness.
St. Louis Area Chapter Announces Milestones Garnering National Recognition
Representatives from the St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, along with elected officials from the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County as well as area business leaders, will hold a press conference to give an update on the
Prepare Greater St. Louis Initiative and to announce significant milestones that have been achieved to local disaster preparedness and readiness.