American Red Cross
Central Minnesota Chapter
Red Cross News
August-31-2010
As Flood Waters Recede in Pakistan, Relief Efforts Step Up

As the superflood in Pakistan continues to move towards the Arabian Sea, its aftermath is only just beginning.

The flooding is only the start of a bigger catastrophe that will continue to claim lives," said Mohamed Al Maad
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August-23-2010
Back to School 101: Be Prepared

A new school year is a fresh start for both kids and parents. And it's the perfect time to make sure the whole family is prepared for emergencies and other unexpected events.

Has your family talked about what you would do
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August-19-2010
Troops in Afghanistan Receive Free Calling Cards

When you're thousands of miles from home, the voice of a loved one can lift your spirits like nothing else. Thanks to the American Red Cross, it will be easier for some troops in Afghanistan to make that connection.

The Col
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August-12-2010
Tips to Beat the Heat

As temperatures continue to soar across Minnesota, the Central MN American Red Cross encourages people to learn safety tips that will help prevent problems during one of the hottest summers on record. According to the National Weather Service
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July-30-2010
Compression-Only CPR Okay in Certain Situations

The American Red Cross guidelines on using chest compressions alone to help someone who has collapsed are in line with articles published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) that Compression-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitat
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July-28-2010
Help the Cental MN Red Cross Be Ready for Disaster

It’s a sobering fact, but disaster strikes every day in the United States. Not just once, either—the American Red Cross responds to about 200 disasters every day, amounting to some 70,000 in a year.

This number enco
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Joanne Broschofsky
Steve Hartman
Debra Keiser
Karl Leslie
Marv Klug
Ed Nowacki
Laura Pfannenstein
Tom Ramsey
Mike Rosner
Lisa Scharf
John Schenk
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Deb Stueve
Molly Thompson
Patricia Thompson
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