Be Prepared When a Tornado Strikes with New Red Cross Tornado App
The months of May and June bring welcome relief from the winter chill, but they also bring along an increased risk for severe weather in the Tri-State area, namely tornadoes.
The months of May and June bring welcome relief from the winter chill, but they also bring along an increased risk for severe weather in the Tri-State area, namely tornadoes.
The devastation in Moore, Oklahoma goes beyond comprehension and the death toll, unfortunately, continues to rise after yesterday's massive tornado that all but leveled the town of Moore. All of us in the Tri-State want to do anything we can to help and the best way to help is by making donations to the American Red Cross by calling 812-471-7200 or online at redcross.org/tristate.
The annual Red Cross Heroes campaign is in full swing with hopes of raising $200,000 this year. One of the big events in that campaign is the DIne Out event, which is this Wednesday April 24th at area restaurants
The end of summer traditionally means a decline in blood donations. The American Red Cross will be hosting the 'Labor of Love' blood drive this Monday, September 17th from 10am-6pm at the Red Cross facility on Stockwell Road at the Lloyd Expressway.
In light of this morning's deadly outbreak of tornadoes throughout the midwest in which at least 13 people have been killed, now would be good time to make sure you and your family are prepared for an emergency, especially a natural disaster.
Most of the tri-state are is under a heat advisory warning to day and tomorrow with temperatures soaring into the upper 90's and the heat index being somewhwere between 105 and 115. As a result, the Red Cross will open cooling stations today and tomorrow to assist those who need to cool off
Blake is Number One!!
Trace and family are doing fine......
Red Cross Emergency Shelter Update – 05/05/11
(Evansville) – Many areas affected by rising water are seeing roads open up as some of the water recedes, however per the latest hydrological report many rivers & creek beds will not start to show a significant drop for several more days. As a result, the American Red Cross has been able to close some shelters, while others remain open. All shelters in the community remain on alert