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5/29/2006 - Lifeguards from 30 Teams Compete in Red Cross Competition

The St. Louis Area Chapter recently hosted the 9th Annual American Red Cross Lifeguard Competition at Queeny Park. A record-breaking 30 teams and nearly 200 lifeguards participated in rescue events designed to test their skills.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Apartment Complex Fire in Black Jack

The St. Louis Area Chapter dispatched a Disaster Action Team to an apartment complex fire in the 2400-block of Rottingdean Drive in Black Jack this morning. Volunteers provided assistance for emergency personnel on the scene and caseworkers are supporting the families in their recovery.

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

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

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to O’Fallon, IL Apartment Building Fire

The Metro East Service Center dispatched a Disaster Action Team to an apartment building fire in the 400-block of Ponderosa in O'Fallon, IL early Thursday morning.

5/29/2006 - Powerful earthquake, tsunamis strike South Asia

International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in south Asia have begun to mobilize staff and volunteers to affected areas to assist with the immediate needs.

5/29/2006 - Inquiries About Those Affected by Earthquake and Tsunamis in the Bay of Bengal

International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in south Asia have begun to mobilize staff and volunteers to affected areas to assist with the immediate needs.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross, Red Crescent Rallies to Support Countries Devastated by Earthquake, Tsunami

The death toll after this weekend’s earthquake and tsunamis has reached an unfathomable estimated 50,000 victims, and that toll may continue to rise as disaster relief teams from around the world arrive at devastated areas to assess the damage.

5/29/2006 - American People Donate $18 Million to American Red Cross International Response Fund

Just three days after a powerful tsunami impacted countries in southern Asia and eastern Africa, Americans have generously contributed approximately $18 million to the American Red Cross International Response Fund.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Responds to 13 Fires Over Christmas Weekend

Over the Christmas weekend, the St. Louis Area Chapter was busy at work assisting with disaster relief efforts related to 13 fires throughout the St. Louis area. In all, 14 families (53 people) lost their homes and personal belongings.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Sending Initial $30 Million In Aid To Help With Immediate Relief Efforts

At a time when people are typically celebrating the start of a brand new year, the people of southern Asia and eastern Africa will begin the year 2005 recovering from tragedy and disaster. But even with this bleak picture, an international humanitarian effort has formed, providing hope to disaster victims who now know help is on the way. Today, the American Red Cross announced it is sending an initial $30 million in aid to the affected areas. Of this, $25 million will help pay for relief food supplies for the victims of this disaster and the other $5 million will be used for non-food relief items, such as hygiene kits.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Responds To Southern Asia Disaster

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5/29/2006 - Tsunami Survivors Struggling to Cope

M.K. Ahula kicks the scratched teapot with his toe. Nearby, the waves are beating on the grey stones, hiding the rubble in the sand. Between the broken bricks and mud, a silver lady’s shoe pokes out.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Issues Safety Tips as Flood Watch Issued for Area

In response to the Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service for much of the St. Louis area, the St. Louis Area Chapter has issued safety tips to encourage residents to prepare for potentially dangerous conditions.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Releases Comprehensive Tsunami Relief Plan

The American Red Cross today announced a massive relief plan for those affected by the tsunamis, requiring an estimated $400 million to respond to both immediate and long-term needs now and years into the future.

5/29/2006 - Evans Meets with Bush To Discuss Tsunami Response

American Red Cross President Marty Evans met today with President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Andrew Natsios to discuss the role of U.S. relief agencies in the tsunami recovery effort.

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