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American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Emergency and International Services Meets with the Emirates Foundation from Abu Dhabi
Left Photo: American Red Cross of the National Capital Area's Regional Disaster Coordination Center. Right Photo: From left to right,
Stephen McCormick, Emirates Foundation Representative; Miriam Parel, guest; and Scott Wolleck, Natoinal Capital Area's Emergency and International Services Exercises and Planning Coordinator.
Fairfax, VA - On Monday, October 27, American Red Cross of the National Capital Area hosted a tour within the Chapter's
Regional Disaster Coordination Center (RDCC) for the Emirates Foundation. The United Arab Emirates government and the Emirates Red Crescent
are seeking to build a regional disaster coordination center, and visited the National Capital Area's RDCC to see first-hand how the center is staged
for staffing and equipment, prepared to handle regional emergency needs in the midst of a disaster, and also an understanding of how vital technology and
communications enables staff to work with partnering agencies. The National Capital Area remains committed to assisting with emergency preparedness
locally and internationally.
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Participates with Pubilc Safety and
Transportation Officials During the CapWIN Event with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md)
From left to right, Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md); Linda Frazier,
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area's Assistant Director of Readiness;
Joe Sciuto, American Red Cross of the National Capital Area's Senior Director of Emergency and International Services;
and C.D. (Dan) Mote,Jr., President of the University of Maryland.
College Park, MD - On Monday, July 28, American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Chapter
staff and volunteers joined various public safety and transportation officials in providing a Capital Wireless Information Ned (CapWIN) briefing
and demonstration for Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) at the University of Maryland. The event presented examples of CapWIN's current operating progress,
its benefits and accomplishments, and future plans with program growth to enhance information-sharing in real-time when managing planned events or
unforseen crisis occurring within the region.
CapWIN News Release
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Quickly Responds to DC Community Needs During Massive Power Outage
Above: Red Cross Workers set-up cots preparing for clients to arrive.
Washington, DC - On Tuesday, July 22, widespread power outages impacted nearly 1100 residents in Northeast D.C. when the
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area staff and volunteers were notified, they immediately partnered with D.C.'s Department of Human Services
and responded. Because a retirement community housing approximately 300 people was in the immediate vicinity, the Red Cross prepared to shelter those
and other local residents in need.
Langston Shelter News Release
(Our Disaster Action Team members respond to a local disaster every 11 hours. Last year, the Chapter responded to 560 local disasters.)
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We're ready when you need us...
Each year the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 60,000
disasters. Disasters include hurricanes, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosives, and other man-made disasters.
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Every day, Red Cross chapters work with their community partners to help
the public anticipate, survive, prevent and recover from disasters. The Red Cross provides practical and helpful awareness and educational information that shows the public how to save lives, reduce injuries
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Red Cross relief focuses on meeting people's immediate emergency
disaster-caused needs. |
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When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food
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All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of
time and money from the American people.
In order to help people prevent and prepare for disasters and emergencies, the National Capital Chapter of the American Red Cross provides FREE Community Disaster Education (CDE) presentations to schools and organizations throughout the Greater Washington Region. Topics include winter safety, hurricane and tornado safety, as well as thunderstorm and fire safety.
Call George Pack, 703-584-8418 to find out more information about Red Cross CDE presentations and/or how to become a CDE volunteer presenter.
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