Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A Red Cross sponsored blood drive will be held on Wednesday, March 13 to benefit Jean Shapcott, a 20-year-old who has a rare form of liver cancer.
A benefit and blood drive will be held to raise awareness for a Bristol Borough resident who is in stage four of a rare form of liver cancer. Jean Shapcott, who is a 2010 graduate of Bristol Borough High School—where the drive will be held—found out days before Christmas that she has fibrolmellular hepatocellular carcinoma. This type of cancer is so rare that only 200 cases have been reported worldwide according to a Bucks Local News article. The drive, which is sponsored by the Red Cross, will be held on Wednesday, March 13 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school. The drive will be used as an opportunity to help raise money and awareness for Shapcott, one of the event's coordinators told Patch. "In addition to the blood drive, there …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The shelter was relocated from Pennsbury High School to Russell C. Struble Elementary School.
The Lower Bucks County emergency shelter at Russell C. Struble Elementary School in Bensalem was closed today. It was moved to Bensalem from Pennsbury High School East Tuesday due to a power outage, Red Cross spokesman Dave Schrader said. Bensalem Asst. Public Safety Superintendent Pat Ponticelli told Patch the shelter was closed by the county at 2:25 p.m. He said the two remaining individuals in the shelter were homeless and officials were searching for suitable accomidations for them.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
iPhone and Android can download this free that gives instant access to local and real-time information on what to do before, during, and after hurricanes.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
The American Red Cross launched its official Hurricane App Wednesday. This free app is the second in a series to be created by the American Red Cross for use on both iPhone and Android. It gives instant access to local and real time information on what to do before, during, and after hurricanes. The Hurricane App follows the recently released Red Cross First Aid App which has had nearly 600,000 downloads in just six weeks. Building on the Red Cross’ leadership in the social media space, the Hurricane App also includes a number of features that allow people to monitor personalized weather alerts in locations where family and friends reside and share information with others in their social networks who might also need it. “We want everyone…
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Support the American Red Cross by donating blood or volunteering.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
March is the designated month to remind the community of the work that the American Red Cross does and to raise awareness on the need for public support in order to help those in need. The Red Cross started back in 1881 by Clara Barton and was officially chartered by Congress in 1900 to provide national and international relief during disaster, according the organization's website. Since then, people in throughout the United States have volunteered and donated funds to support the Red Cross in its mission to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the first Red Cross Month in 1943, in support of Red Cross fundraising efforts to respond…
Friday, January 20, 2012
Pack storm kit, heed warnings and prepare home and car.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Due to tonight’s impending winter weather, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safe. As with any disaster, preparation can be the difference between life and death. The Red Cross recommends that individuals and families prepare for winter storms by: For more information on winter storm preparedness, contact the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross at www.redcrossphilly.org.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
MLK weekend described as "busiest" of new year.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Between 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13 and 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, the American Red Cross of Southeastern PA responded to 14 fires, providing assistance to 17 families, 72 people. 8 families made up of 11 adults and 3 children affected from this weekend’s fires are now seeking shelter at our one of a kind Red Cross House, the Center for Disaster Recovery. This has been the busiest weekend of 2012, and unfortunately, it is well above normal. This holiday weekend also claimed another life due to fire- the city’s 5th fire victim of 2012. Even though the weather has been unseasonably warm, it is not unusual to see a spike in the number of fires this time of year. Below is a list of the fires: One Lower Bucks County Fire One Montgomery County Fire …
Monday, January 2, 2012
American Red Cross urges everyone to be prepared in the New Year.
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Monday, January 2, 2012
As 2011 clearly proved, disaster can strike anyone at any time. The Philadelphia area had more than its fair share of disasters. A big reason why those disasters were not as bad as they could have been is because our region was prepared. We must remain vigilant, so while you’re making New Year’s resolutions, the American Red Cross of SoutheasternPennsylvania (SEPA) urges everyone to also Resolve to be Red Cross Ready in 2012. Doing so could save your life, your family, and/or your home. “Nothing will serve you better in the New Year than being prepared,” said American Red Cross Chief Executive Officer Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes. “Hopefully, you’ll never have a disaster, but if you do, being prepared for it will help minimize the damage …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Red Cross offers advice for staying safe over the holidays.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
While everyone is shopping, baking, gift wrapping, decorating and going to parties, the American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter has holiday tips to help make the season a safe one. 1. Prepare vehicle for traveling to grandmother’s house. Build an emergency kit and include items such as blankets or sleeping bags, jumper cables, fire extinguisher, compass and road maps, shovel, tire repair kit and pump, extra clothing, flares, and a tow rope. 2. Drive the sleigh and reindeer safely. Avoid driving in a storm. If travel is a must, let someone know the destination, the route being taken to get there, and how long it should take to arrive. If the car gets stuck along the way, help can be sent along the predetermined route. 3. …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania is offering preparedness tips.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The recent earthquake, Hurricane Irene, heavy rains, flooding and thunderstorms, along with this past spring storms in the South and Midwest in addition to the house fires so many families experience on a nightly basis should reinforce to everyone how important it is to be prepared. September is National Preparedness Month and once again the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania has some potentially life and property saving tips to prevent or reduce the damage done by a fire, flood, hurricane, power outage or other disaster. It’s called being Red Cross Ready. The three principles of being “Red Cross Ready” are: Get a kit, Make a plan, Be informed. People should build an emergency preparedness kit, make a plan as to what your …
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The forecast is predicting extreme heat in the next few days, so learn how to avoid heat-related illnesses.
With the highs estimated to reach the 90s by 3 p.m. in Bensalem, it's important to be prepared for the heat wave. The American Red Cross released helpful information to help people prepare for a heat wave, what to during high temperatures and how to care for someone suffering from heat-related emergencies. The Red Cross also mentions three forms of heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat cramps are the first sign that someone is having trouble due to extreme heat. The muscular pains or spasms can occur in the legs or abdomen because of high exposure to high heat and humidity and loss of fluids and electrolytes. Loss of body fluids because of heavy sweating due to strenuous exercise or physical …
Eric S
9:39 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
I learned well these lesson when I lived in South Florida and experienced Hurricane Andrew up close and personal. I was better prepared than most, but not as much as I could have been. Since then I have remained prepared in multiple ways, I'm sure surpassing the advice given in this article. I am sadly surpised how many people took almost no action, or took action when it was too late, as Irene … more ›