Back St. Louis, February 14, 2003—The American Red Cross has re-launched its national preparedness information hotline, 1-866-GET INFO, to provide callers with disaster safety and preparedness information. The hotline, established in October 2001, offers easy-to-understand information as well as peace of mind for anyone looking to prepare for any type of disaster. More than 100 trained volunteers from Red Cross chapters around the country, including St. Louis, will be answering calls - providing common sense information and referrals for anyone seeking advice on personal and family safety. The national call center is located in Northern Virginia and will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. St. Louis time, seven days each week to answer questions from the public. Bi-lingual operators (English-Spanish) will also be available for concerned callers interested in preparedness issues. Media note: Interviews are available with Red Cross spokespeople at the call center. Please call 703-206-6232 to schedule an interview and for call center location information. About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter provides emergency and preparedness assistance more than 354,000 times each year. The Red Cross depends on the efforts of 14,700 volunteers and 150 staff to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, adult daytime professional care, services to military personnel, assistance to homeless families, and support for blood services. The Chapter provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair and part of Madison County in Illinois. # # #

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