Transcript AMERICAN RED CROSS

AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC)
DISASTER SERVICES
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MISSION STATEMENT
• The American Red Cross, a humanitarian
organization led by volunteers and guided by
its Congressional Charter and the
Fundamental Principles of the International
Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to
victims of disaster and help people prevent,
prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
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Facts
• The American Red Cross is not a government agency but a
privately-funded humanitarian organization
• The ARC relies on donations of time, money and blood to
deliver lifesaving services to individuals and families living
in Idaho
• Services are free to our clients, based on need
• Assistance is based on verified disaster-related damage
• ARC provides immediate emergency assistance
• Nationally, an average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red
Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and
programs
• Impartial – ARC makes no discrimination as to nationality,
race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions
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ARC National
• The American National Red Cross is located in
Washington, D.C.
• The ARC is made up of over 700 Chapters &
36 Blood Services Regions
• Each year, victims of some 70,000 disasters
turn to the ARC for services
• More than half a million volunteers and
35,000 employees
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ARC – Greater Idaho
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Idaho is a ONE Chapter State (only 5 nation-wide)
Headquartered in Boise, ID
5 Districts throughout the state
We are the North Central Idaho District
– Serving 7 Counties – approximately 123,800 residents
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Latah
Idaho
Nez Perce
Lewis
Clearwater
Asotin
Garfield
approximately 35,000 residents
approximately 15,500 residents
approximately 37,500 residents
approximately 3,800 residents
approximately 9,000 residents
approximately 20,600 residents
approximately 2,400 residents
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Staff
• North Central Idaho has approximately 20
Disaster Response Volunteers
• 9 Paid Staff in the state of Idaho
• 1 Paid Staff in NC Idaho (Health & Safety)
• 280 Volunteers in the state of Idaho
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Disaster Action Team
-(Local Response)
• What do we do?
– On a Local level, our biggest response is to Single Family Fires
• In 2008, we responded to 24 fires; 14 of which were in Nez Perce
County, 2 in Latah County
– Greater Idaho Chapter responds to more than 240 disaster
situations annually, more than 600+ families
– Sheltering for wildfire evacuees (Chimney Complex fire – Waha)
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Shelter
Food
Clothing
Health Services
Mental Health Counseling
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Services
• Client Services: Providing direct assistance to
individuals affected by man-made or natural
disasters, ranging from single-family home
incidents to larger events such as tornadoes,
floods and hurricanes, and catastrophic incidents
• Health Services & Mental Health Assistance
• Mass Care: Feeding, Sheltering
• Armed Forces: The ARC links members of the
U.S. Armed Forces with their families during a
crisis
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Other Services
• Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the
American Red Cross offers compassionate services in
five other areas:
• support and comfort for military members and their
families
• the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving
blood and blood products
• educational programs that promote health and safety;
• and international relief and development programs
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Partnering Agencies
• The ARC works with agencies such as the
Salvation Army for Feeding
• KRLC Quilters – donated quilts
• Southern Baptist – Feeding on national level
• Warming Center: Partnering with Salvation
Army, City of Lewiston, TCUW, etc.
• Local Emergency Management – how do we
partner?
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Red Cross Positions
Client Services (CLS)
• There are several different Groups and
Activities that you can volunteer in
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Casework
Disaster Mental Health
Health Services
Recovery Planning & Assistance
Welfare Information
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Mass Care
(MC)
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Feeding
Sheltering
Bulk Distribution
Community Programs
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Information Management Support
Services (IMS)
• Disaster Assessment
• Financial & Statistical Information
Management
• Analysis & Planning
• Information Dissemination
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Material Support Services
(MSS)
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Facilities
In-Kind Donations
Invoice Review
Procurement
Life Safety and Asset Protection (LSAP)
Transportation
Warehousing & Supply
RT Communications
RT Computer Operations
RT Customer Service
RT Networking
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Organization Support
(OS)
• Public Affairs
• Fundraising
• Response Investigations, Compliance and
Ethics
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Partner Services
(PS)
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Community Relations
Emergency Support Services
Government
Labor
Voluntary Agencies
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Staff Services
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Staff Health
Staff Relations
Staff Support Systems
Training
Workforce Planning & Acquisition
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Operations Management
(OM)
• Chapter DRO (Disaster Relief Operation) Director
• Multi-Chapter DRO Director
• National DRO Director
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Be Red Cross Ready
Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed
Get a Kit
Store at least 3 days of food, water and supplies
Keep your kit where it is easily accessible
Check your kit every 6 months for outdated items
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Be Red Cross Ready
Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed
Make a Plan
Talk with your family & create a plan
Learn how to use life-saving tools such as fire
extinguishers
Make sure everyone knows where supplies are stored
Practice Evacuations
Know where to meet
Don’t forget the pets in your evacuation plans!
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Be Red Cross Ready
Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed
Be Informed
Get Info – learn the ways you would get
information during a disaster or emergency
Know your Region – learn about disasters that
may occur in your area
Action Steps – Learn First Aid from your local Red
Cross chapter
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Contact Info.
• 1-800-853-2570 Idaho ARC #
• 1-800-REDCROSS National #
– Services & Financial Information
• 1-866-GET INFO
– 24 hr Hotline for people in need of emergency disaster
assistance
• www.redcross.org
• www.redcrossidaho.org
• Volunteer: Join today by completing the Volunteer
Application on-line!
• North Central Disaster Action Team Captain: Ronna Waller
208-305-6475 [email protected]
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Health & Safety
• To sign up for CPR, First Aid Classes and much
more, call 1-800-853-2570
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