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5/29/2006 - Red Cross Honors Local Heroes with Lifesaver Award

In a ceremony at chapter headquarters in Creve Coeur this afternoon, the St. Louis Area Chapter presented Lifesaver Awards to local St. Louis residents who prepared themselves through training and reached out to save a life. A variety of citizens from all walks of life received honors during the event.

5/29/2006 - International Relief Efforts Continue in Iran

After the catastrophic earthquake that struck southeastern Iran on Dec. 26, a monumental international relief operation is underway in the ancient city of Bam and the surrounding region, bringing emergency supplies to more than 240,000 residents affected by the disaster.

5/29/2006 - St. Louis Area Performing Artists Reach Out to Earthquake Victims in Iran

A diverse group of St. Louis area performers are donating their time and talents in order to raise money for victims of the devastating earthquake in Bam, Iran.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Assists Mother and Three Children Following Fire

A Red Cross Disaster Action Team from the Metro East Service Center in Fairview Heights responded to an early morning house fire in the 1800 block of Missouri Avenue today. A mother and three children lost everything in the blaze.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Lends Support After Arkansas Plant Explosion

Flames and fireballs burst 40 feet into the air from the Detco Industries plant in Conway, AR on Tuesday, January 6, following a series of explosions that left two people hospitalized with critical burns and thousands displaced by mandatory evacuations.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Receives $10,000 Donation from State Farm Insurance

The St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is the recipient of a $10,000 donation from State Farm Insurance in support of community disaster education.

5/29/2006 - St. Louis Area Performers Help Raise Thousands of Dollars For Red Cross Earthquake Relief in Iran

A diverse group of musicians rallied around a common cause and helped raise more than three and-a-half thousand dollars for earthquake victims in Bam, Iran.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Volunteers to be Honored in St. Charles County

Volunteers from the St. Charles County Service Center will be honored by the St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross at an annual volunteer luncheon.

5/29/2006 - Season's First Tropical Storm Pounds American Samoa

Cyclone Heta, the first tropical storm of the year, devastated the U.S. island territory of American Samoa and the neighboring nation of Samoa when it roared through the South Pacific Ocean on Jan. 4.

5/29/2006 - Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc in Northwest U.S.

Though freezing rain and snow have turned to slush and drizzle in much of Oregon and Washington State, treacherous road conditions and power outages continue to plague the region after being struck this week by the worst winter storm in almost a decade.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Responds to Fire on Maffitt Avenue

A Red Cross Disaster Action Team responded to a fire that destroyed a two-family flat in the 5300-block of Maffitt Avenue. The St. Louis Area Chapter is assisting the family with their emergency needs, including food and clothing.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Says Preparing Means Surviving Winter Chills

As sub-zero temperatures, snow, high winds, and ice coat the nation this weekend, the American Red Cross urges families to take precautions to keep safe.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Reminds Public To Prepare for Dangerous Winter Weather

As freezing temperatures, snow, high winds and ice coat the St. Louis area this week, the St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is urging the public to take precautions to keep safe.

5/29/2006 - Residential Fires Sky-Rocket in Winter Months

Residential fires occur every 79 seconds, and local Red Cross volunteers across the country are the first responders on the scene, meeting the needs of fire victims and emergency personnel.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Supplies Cots to Emergency Shelter

In response to the dangerous winter weather gripping the metropolitan area, the St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is supplying cots to an emergency shelter just opened at Eastern Star Baptist Church at 3117 St. Louis Avenue in downtown St. Louis.

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