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Red Cross News
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August-31-2010
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As Flood Waters Recede in Pakistan, Relief Efforts Step Up
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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
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Back to School 101: Be Prepared
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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
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Troops in Afghanistan Receive Free Calling Cards
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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
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Tips to Beat the Heat
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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
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Compression-Only CPR Okay in Certain Situations
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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
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Help the Cental MN Red Cross Be Ready for Disaster
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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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The American Red Cross works with a global network of Red Cross, Red Crescent and equivalent societies to restore hope and dignity to the world's vulnerable people. Guided by our seven Fundamental Principles— Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality —this International Red Cross movement brings emergency relief to disaster victims, improves basic living conditions of those in chronically deprived areas, and empowers people with the skills they need to help themselves. The members of the International Red Cross movement including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation), and national societies like the American Red Cross, work together toward common goals during times of crisis or disaster.
International Tracing Services
This service attempts to locate family member in another
country who are unable to communicate, or who have lost
touch with family members in the United States, due to a
disaster-related situations, wars, or civil disturbances.
The information we will need to start a tracing case are at the very minimum, the first and last name of the sought individual, their approximate date of birth, their country of birth, and the place where the sought person was last known to reside.
The Central MN Chapter has delivered several messages to families in our area from loved ones overseas that have been separated.
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