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Publisher: The American National Red Cross American Red Cross 
 "Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization." Its website contains news, press releases, FAQs, and information on disaster preparedness, post-disaster dangers, giving blood, services for military members and families, and more. http://www.redcross.org/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Science Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Prepare for Emergencies: Blackouts
Tips on how to prepare for a blackout and what actions to take when one occurs. Emphasizes supply and safety tips, including some for people with disabilities. Provides a power outage check-list and covers using generators and food safety. From the American National Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=92d51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Technology Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Repairing Your Flooded Home
"This book gives step-by-step advice you can use to clean up, rebuild, and get help after a flood." It provides detailed instructions for repairing a flood-damaged home and preparing for the next flood; also provides safety measures. From the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Availble in English and Spanish. Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/file_cont333_lang0_150.pdf Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Preparing for Events: Mudslides
This site explains about the different kinds of landslides and what causes them, and suggests what hazards to look for before they happen. From the American Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=8ef85d795323b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Weather Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center
This is a "national clearinghouse for persons seeking the fates of loved ones missing since the Holocaust and its aftermath. ... [They] assist U.S. residents searching for proof of internment, forced/slave labor, or evacuation from former Soviet territories on themselves or family members. This documentation may be required for reparations." The site describes the tracing process, reunion stories, restitution information, and more. These services, from the American Red Cross, are confidential and free of charge. http://www.redcross.org/services/intl/holotrace/ Topics: History, Judaism, World War II Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes
Provides "suggestions about how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze." Also discusses what not to do, such as using a blowtorch to thaw frozen pipes. From the American Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d229a5f06620c6052b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=78313acde6b4e110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Preparing for Events: Heat Waves
This fact sheet defines terms related to extreme heat, lists precautions to take during heat waves, and discusses signs and treatment of illnesses caused by extreme heat. Covers concepts such as the heat index, heat stroke, and sunstroke. From the American Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=8cc6a5f0f013b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Outdoor Recreation, Weather Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Preparing for Events: Floods
This fact sheet provides tips on flood preparation and what to do when flood and flash flood watches and warnings are issued. Includes links to material on topics such as avoiding flood damage and preparing a family disaster plan. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=fdb4510f935ea110VgnVCM10000030f3870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Weather Last updated Jun 20, 2009 |
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