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We help after disasters, supply blood, teach lifesaving skills and serve veterans & military in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties.
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Joined May 2009
30 Days of Preparedness: 9/5 – Learn hands-only CPR! We asked Red Cross volunteer Jayla to show us how it's done at last month's emergency preparedness kickoff event in Philadelphia. Below is a snippet of her demo. Check out the full video on You-Tube:
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On Thursday, our Disaster Action Team volunteers helped 3 people following a home fire on the 2600 block of N. 18th St. in Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires
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30 Days of Preparedness: 9/4 – It’s too late to read the instructions when a fire breaks out on your kitchen stove! You should place at least one fire extinguisher on each level of your home and learn how to use them now:
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Thanks to @GovernorShapiro and First Lady Shapiro for declaring 9/4 Blood Donation Day in Pennsylvania! It's part of a National Blood Donation Week effort led by syndicated radio host @DrDaliah to encourage eligible donors to give blood around Labor Day.
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On Wednesday, our Disaster Action Team helped 2 people following this home fire on Disk Lane in Levittown. We also helped 9 people in response to home fires on the 2300 block of S. 25th St. and 2100 block of N. 9th St. in Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires.
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30 Days of Preparedness: 9/3 – FEMA offers a National Risk Index that shows which communities are most at risk from natural hazards. For today’s preparedness task, check out FEMA’s interactive map & learn about vulnerabilities that could impact your home:
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BECOME A SHELTER VOLUNTEER - During large disasters locally or across the country, shelter volunteers provide comfort and care for people displaced from their homes. Training and travel costs are covered by the Red Cross. Learn more: #SummerTimeWellSpent
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On Tuesday, our disaster action team helped 10 people following home fires on the 600 block of W. Cambria St. and 200 block of E. Stella Ave. in Philadelphia. We also continue to support to those impacted by last week's apartment fire on Maple Avenue in Hatfield. #EndHomeFires
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Many thanks to everyone who came out to donate at last week's Hatfield Township Battle of the Badges blood drive! We collected 51 units of blood (13% over goal), and Hatfield Police Department won the competition. 📷: Dan Porter
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30 Days of Preparedness: 9/2 - When emergencies strike, officials use timely systems to alert you like Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) on your mobile device and NOAA Weather Radio. All Southeastern PA counties also have their own opt-in alert systems.
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30 Days of Preparedness - 9/1: Download our FREE Red Cross Emergency and First Aid apps for real-time weather alerts and step-by-step instructions for a wide range of situations. Get them from your favorite app store by searching for American Red Cross.
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Get prepared with us! For National Preparedness Month, we're offering 30 days of tips and tasks to help you be ready for disasters of all types and sizes. Follow along on social media each day or preview the full month on our blog:
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DUTY OFFICERS NEEDED - Volunteer FROM HOME to dispatch local Red Cross volunteers to meet with families impacted by home fires and other disasters so they can provide temporary relief like shelter, food and clothing. Get started: #SummerTimeWellSpent
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Volunteers Nancy and Tom got their disaster responder vests at this month's Delaware Valley Chapter disaster workforce meeting in West Chester! They were joined by volunteer Disaster Action Team (DAT) supervisors John, Bill, Valarie and Marty. 📷: Donn Greenberg
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Join the Walk 60 Miles in September Challenge and make every step count for the Red Cross! Create a fundraiser help people recover from disasters big and small. Earn an exclusive Red Cross water bottle when you receive your first donation. Join here:
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In celebration of the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS®, come to give blood Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with 1 of 4 special T-shirt designs, while they last. Open the bag to reveal which iconic design is yours! Book now:
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For the third year, the Red Cross offered Camp Save-A-Life preparedness programs for kids ages 4-12 enrolled in @PhilaParkandRec Summer Camps. More than 1,700 kids learned preparedness skills like fire and swimming safety and hands-only CPR!
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Have a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend! Whether you're traveling to the beach, camping in the great outdoors or chillin' at home, remember the safety tips we have been sharing all summer long. Here's a refresher.
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The American Red Cross offers steps to help keep everyone safe as they enjoy the long Labor Day weekend.
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Just before graduating high school last spring, Red Cross communications volunteer Kai Kwong donated platelets for the first time. He wrote about the experience for our blog:
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