Red Cross Helps Allegheny County Libraries Prepare Patrons for Flu Season
PITTSBURGH – With extensive reference materials, computers and class offerings, Allegheny County libraries provide a wealth of information to the community. Amid flu season, however, the America
PITTSBURGH – The holidays are a time for excitement, celebration and laughter. With this holiday season quickly approaching, people throughout the region are decorating homes; while the American
Red Cross Urges Local Residents to Use Fire Alarms
PITTSBURGH - The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter wants you to be safe and ready in the case of a fire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) release
April 30, 2003 RED CROSS HELPS 11 FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BRIGHTON HEIGHTS FIRE: Asks that other affected families seek help
PITTSBURGH –American Red Cross Volunteers are helping 11 families - 23 individuals - this morning as a result of a fire at a lumber yard in the Brighton Heights section of the North Side. The families are receiving assistance for their emergency-caused needs; including food, clothing and a place to stay.
Red Cross assessed that the fire affected 14 structures. Damage assessments by the Red Cross are done to understand the full extent of individual needs.
The American Red Cross is asking any other family affected by the fire to visit them at the Risen Lord Church on 3250 California Avenue until 1 p.m. today. There, families can learn what assistance may be available to them.
Assistance from the Red Cross is offered on a case-by-case basis and is in response to the unique needs of each family.
In the last year, the local Red Cross has responded to 212 emergencies, mostly house fires. The Red Cross has helped 1,017 local individuals with emergency assistance, providing a temporary means for families to start their disaster recovery.
NOTE: All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from people in this community. The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter is dedicated to keeping the families and communities of Allegheny and Washington Counties safe - annually mobilizing relief to victims of more than 300 disasters ever year and sending nearly 1,000 emergency messages to U.S. service members separated from loved ones. The local American Red Cross trains more than 45,000 people in vital lifesaving skills such as First Aid and CPR, and supports senior volunteer services like the Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. To make a donation of time or treasure, contact the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter by phone at (412) 263-3100, by mail at 225 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or online at swpa.redcross.org.
April 28, 2003 LOCAL RED CROSS HOSTS LIFEGUARD TRAINING SCHOOL
American Red Cross Offers Lifeguard Certification and Other Water Safety Courses at May Aquatic School
WHO: American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter
WHAT: 2003 Aquatic School
WHEN: Beginning Lifeguards: May 8 – 11 (Session A) and May 15-18 (Session B)
Lifeguard Recertification: May 9-11 (Session A) and May 16-18 (Session B)
Other classes will be offered – CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor – call for details.
WHERE: University of Pittsburgh Trees Hall Pool
WHY: In an attempt to curtail what is fast becoming a national shortage of lifeguards, the local American Red Cross chapter is seeking swimmers interested in becoming summer lifeguards to go through its certification courses. Swimmers that successfully complete Red Cross's "Aquatic School" will have the proper certification to apply for summer lifeguard positions.
HOW: Call the Health and Safety Department at 412-263-3106 for more information and to register or CLICK HERE for more information.
The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter is dedicated to keeping the families and communities of Allegheny and Washington Counties safe. A humanitarian service organization currently servicing more than 1.5 million people, the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter annually mobilizes relief to the victims of more than 300 emergencies and speeds emergency messages to more than 2,600 U.S. service members and their loved ones. The American Red Cross trains more than 50,000 people in vital lifesaving skills such as First Aid and CPR. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter also locally supports senior volunteer services like the Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. To make a donation of time or treasure, contact the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter by phone at (412) 263-3100, by mail at 225 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or online at swpa.redcross.org.
April 14, 2003 RED CROSS ASKS PITTSBURGH TO ‘TEE UP’ FOR A GOOD CAUSE
WHO: American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter
WHAT: 2003 American Red Cross Mulligan Invitational
WHEN: Tuesday, May 27, 2003
WHERE: The Club at Nevillewood
WHY: All proceeds from the Mulligan Invitational will go to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross to help local families with relief after fires, flooding and other disasters. It will also help local families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
HOW: To register or for more information, contact Marilyn Caye at the American Red Cross at 412-263-3127 or cayem@usa.redcross.org
The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter is dedicated to keeping the families and communities of Allegheny and Washington Counties safe. A humanitarian service organization currently servicing more than 1.5 million people, the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter annually mobilizes relief to the victims of more than 300 emergencies and speeds emergency messages to more than 2,600 U.S. service members and their loved ones. The American Red Cross trains more than 50,000 people in vital lifesaving skills such as First Aid and CPR. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter also locally supports senior volunteer services like the Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. To make a donation of time or treasure, contact the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter by phone at (412) 263-3100, by mail at 225 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or online at swpa.redcross.org.
