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5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Estimates Cost of Hurricane Charley Disaster Relief Operation to Rise to $50 Million

As damage assessment continues in the state of Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, the St. Louis Area Chapter dispatched the 14th local volunteer on Thursday to assist in the ongoing relief effort.

5/29/2006 - Anheuser-Busch Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross and the Salvation Army for Hurricane Charley Relief Efforts

In response to Hurricane Charley, which caused billions of dollars of damage across the state of Florida, the Anheuser-Busch Foundation is donating $100,000 to hurricane relief efforts in the state.

5/29/2006 - New Red Cross Board Chair Introduces Major Preparedness Initiative as National Preparedness Month Begins

In a press conference earlier today, Louis T. Maull IV, the newly elected Board Chair for the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter, announced an aggressive, strategic initiative designed to elevate St. Louis area emergency and disaster preparedness levels over the next five years.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Urges St. Louis Residents to Contact Family in Florida Regarding Preparedness for Hurricane Frances

Hurricane Frances remains a powerful Category 2 storm as it bears down on the state of Florida. The St. Louis Area Chapter encourages residents throughout the Midwest region to contact family members in the path of the storm to share valuable preparedness information.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Young Adults Deployed to Florida in Preparation for Hurricane Ivan

Five young adults from the St. Louis Area Chapter will be deployed early Wednesday morning to Pensacola, FL to set up a Red Cross emergency shelter in preparation for Hurricane Ivan's landfall.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Dispatches 10 Additional Volunteers in Response to Hurricane Ivan

Today's deployment brings the total number of local Red Cross workers dispatched to assist in relief efforts related to the 2004 hurricane season to 52.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to 2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Riverview

The St. Louis Area Chapter dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a 2-alarm fire in the 9500-block of West Avenue in Riverview on Wednesday afternoon.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Community Disaster Education Program Recognized at 2004 National Earthquake Conference in St. Louis

The St. Louis Area Chapter was recognized at the 2004 National Earthquake Conference in St. Louis for excellence in community outreach through the Community Disaster Education program.

5/29/2006 - October is Fire Prevention Month; Red Cross Alerts Public to Safety Tips

The St. Louis Area Chapter designates October as Fire Prevention Month, and places additional emphasis on the need to prepare for single family fires - the "silent disasters" that often go unnoticed by the community at large.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Opens Feeding Station in Mineral Point After Storm Leaves Community Without Power

The Jefferson County Service Center has opened a feeding station in the Mineral Point Head Start building at Sixth and State Street to support residents that remain without power following Monday evening's severe weather.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Opens 4th Adult Care Center in Olivette

For nearly 20 years, the St. Louis Area Chapter has eased the concerns of caregivers by providing quality daytime care for older adults. Last week, the Chapter opened a fourth Adult Care and Enrichment Center in the Olivette Community Center.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Maplewood Apartment Fire

The St. Louis Area Chapter dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a Maplewood apartment fire in the 7000-block of Sarah this morning. Red Cross volunteers are currently working to provide assistance to the families affected by the blaze.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Launches Second-Annual Thanksgiving Campaign to Show Appreciation for Continued Support

The St. Louis Area Chapter has launched its second-annual Thanksgiving Campaign, setting a goal to contact at least 5,000 donors to say "thank-you."

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Offers Safety Tips for Winter Weather

With the winter season on us, potential winter storms threaten to arrive in time for holiday travel, the St. Louis Area Chapter is reminding the public to prepare for extreme conditions.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Alerts Public to Home Heating Hazards

The American Red Cross is alerting the public to home heating hazards, which are often to blame for a dramatic rise in apartment and house fires during the cold weather months. The St. Louis Area Chapter is urging families to stay safe in their efforts to stay warm.

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