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American Red Cross Triangle Chapter
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Take this card to be punched by 12 exhibitors. Each punch means that you
learned something new about preparing for disaster. Take your card to the
prize table next to the stage between 11:30am and 3:45pm for your chance
to win one of many great prizes, while they last.
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Emergency Response
Vehicle illustration
Used as a cover for the
chapter disaster response
plan, this illustration is
based on the the mobile
feeding vehicles that millions
of Americans affected by
disaster have come to know
as a meal on wheels.
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Prizes Include
- Coleman Home Generator
- American Red Cross Disaster Kits
- First Aid Kits
- Totes & Water Bottles
- T-shirts
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Punch
Raleigh American Red Cross
chapter needed to ensure that
all Hurricane Awareness Expo
visitor were exposed to as much
preparedness education as possible.
Each exhibitor would punch the
visitor’s card once. 12 numbers were
punched, the holder qualified to
draw for a prize.
12 (logo by Bonnie Pipa)
HELP
Disaster Volunteer
CONNECTION
125 Years of Neighbors Helping
Neighbors
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was already flooded by 10 feet of
Newsletter
water when the long-neglected South Fork Dam burst on
May 31. The recreational lake behind the dam rushed out and
formed into a thirty-foot wall of water that hurled toward
The challenge was
Johnstown at 22 feet per second. The raging torrent swept
up everything in its path, including trees, houses, animals,
telegraph poles, train locomotives and railroad tracks and to communicate
ties. This thirty-acre mass of 20 million tons of water and
debris became caught under a bridge and eventually caught
news and training to
fire. Those victims who were not drowned were burned alive.
The death toll has been estimated at more than 2,000.
disaster volunteers.
Johnstown Flood (1889)
Forty-eight hours after the disaster, Clara Barton, founder of
The solution
the American Red Cross, and a team of fifty doctors, nurses
and relief workers arrived on the first train allowed through
to Johnstown. They immediately set up feeding stations and
is to create an
provided unprecedented medical care through the nurses of
the Philadelphia Red Cross Society. For the first time, the Red
interactive PDF and
Cross set up mass shelters to house and feed the victims of a
disaster. The Johnstown Flood was a major test for the Red
Cross, challenging its ability to deal with a large-scale, human-
caused catastrophe. The Red Cross continued working in
HTML newsletter.
Johnstown for five months after the flood and contacted and
assisted 25,000 people.
during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Last year, 3.6 million
volunteers gave blood—the gift of life—through the Red Cross. Managing all
“For five weary months it was our portion to live amid the Hundreds of thousands more gave their time to teach first aid,
scenes of destruction, desolation, poverty, want and woe;
sometimes in tents, sometimes without; and so much rain and
help neighbors after home fires, assist military families, and so
much more.
creative and
mud, and such lack of the commonest comforts for a time, until
we could build houses to shelter ourselves and those around
More than 95 percent of all Red Cross workers are volunteers.
That means that the smiling face that comforts you after a fire,
creating all graphics
us. Without a safe and with a dry-goods box for a desk, we
conducted financial affairs in money and material to the extent
of nearly half a million dollars…” --Clara Barton, 1889
teaches you how to save a life with CPR, or delivers an urgent
message to a family member in the military, may belong to one of
your own neighbors. A friend you didn’t know you had.
and layout.
Clara Barton led the Red Cross, as a volunteer, for more Red Cross volunteers may work for free, but they receive rewards
than 20 years, setting the standard for voluntary service that far greater than money—they know in their hearts that they did
continues to fuel the Red Cross. From its inception in 1881, the right thing, helped someone in need or shared a lifesaving
Locals Enjoy
National
the organization’s actions have been guided by its dedication skill. They know that they are part of something bigger than
EXPO
to humanity and a desire to promote mutual understanding, themselves. That explains why Red Cross services are provided
friendship, cooperation and a lasting peace. free of charge—because they are a gift—straight from the heart.
Today, under that same trusted symbol, the American Red So long as generosity, caring
Written and the willingness to extend a
by Jim Strothman,
American Red Cross Volunteer
Cross provides help to countless people in need. Led by the helping hand live in the American heart, the Red Cross will turn
News
work of volunteers, Red Cross chapters responded to almost that compassion
trucks capable ofintotoaction—today and
explain the importance of over the next 125 years.
Search & rescue bloodhound, Pedie, entertains preparing meals listening to expert advice via radio
73,000 disasters last year—more than any year in our history.
participants for thousands of and TV as storms approach and
disaster victims, roll through the area. Reminding
They taught almost 15 million people lifesaving skills, from a mobile animal everyone to stock up on batteries
LDR disaster response coordinator,
first aid to swimming. More than 233,000 Americans gave up hospital, numerous well in advance, WPTF’s Miller
based in Goldsboro, NC.
health and safety said, “we’re there (on the air)
weeks, and sometimes months, volunteering for the Red Cross services, operating when the power goes out.” LDR last year was named as one
ham radios, and an of nine grantees in “Katrina Aid
Advice given by speakers on Request for VAI 2007 Workshop Proposals
eye-grabbing tree- Today,” a national case management
stage could be heard by families
removal crane that consortium administered by the
visiting booths almost anywhere in
towered 205 high United Methodist Committee Workshop proposals are now being accepted for the American Red
the expo. Other speakers during Cross 2007 Volunteer Administration Institute (VAI 2007) to be held
and could be seen on Relief, FEMA and the U.S.
the day included health, safety, in San Antonio, TX January 22-24, 2007.
for miles. Department for Homeland Security.
rescue, and traffic experts. Proposals are for the facilitation of 90-minute interactive workshops
Of the $66 million grant total, LDR
Speaking into The Durham Bulls popular Wooly that support volunteer resources management strategies to meet the
received $6.7 million specifically for
microphones Bull mascot charmed children business and strategic goals of the Red Cross.
case management. Strunk said about
from a stage and adults alike. Another major VAI 2007 allows practical and relevant information to be shared with
$600,000 has been earmarked for
near the middle attraction for children was leaders of Red Cross volunteers to meet the overall objectives of the
case work and referral services in
of the expo, Peedee, a six-year-old search and conference programming:
the Carolinas.
weather experts rescue bloodhound dog at the N.C. • Increasing awareness of the need for volunteers to be
– including News 14 In addition to the Red Cross, other diversely representative of the communities served by their
Canine Emergency Response Team
Carolina TV Chief exhibitors from non-profit agencies units.
(NC CERT) tent. Mac Morgan, NC
Meteorologist included ham radio setups by • Providing hands-on volunteer resource management
As small children happily petted CERT chief, said their search and
Gary Stephenson, Central Carolina Skywarn and Wake training, tools and resources.
rescue dogs had been called about
Training and Events
rescue dogs, assembled bird News 14 On-Air Meteorologist County Amateur Radio Emergency
25 times so far this year, primarily • Offering fundamental approaches for involving and inspiring
houses, and admired their Lee Ringer and Jeff Orrock, a Service, mobile food preparation
to hunt for missing persons in both new generations of volunteers.
pinwheels spinning in a warm forecast meteorologist with the trucks from both North Carolina
summer breeze, several hundred North and South Carolina. • Supporting the Red Cross volunteer capacity building and
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief and the
When disaster strikes, the Red Cross stands volunteer
readyresources
to management strategies.
moms and dads at the 2006 Administration’s National Weather Several exhibits demonstrated Salvation Army, a Storm Education
shelter and feed people until the danger is past, and
• Meeting the needs of the volunteer resource managers
Hurricane Preparedness Expo Service – explained how they how other North Carolina agencies Team
thenvan packed
to help withrebuild
them weather their lives. Our chapter’s
heard weather and disaster also are serving disaster victims through education, networking and skill building opportunities.
do their jobs and what people instruments and communications
Disaster Action team volunteers are on call 24 hours a
experts advise them how to well beyond this state’s borders. day NC
gear, to State
go to University
the scene College
of local disastersBysuch
featuring
as homeyou and your peers as presenters, VAI 2007 provides
should do to prepare for oncoming
conference attendees with the strongest forum for information
protect their families and property storms. Rex Healthcare, working with ofand apartment
Veterinary fires, tornadoes,
Medicine’s Mobile transportation accidents
when disastrous storms occur. and the like. We serve food to victimsexchange,and rescueproblem solving, and networking on a national level.
other local hospitals, has Animal Surgical Hospital, National VAI 2007 is awhat
hands-on professional development conference for
“We’re issuing ‘watches’ well in workers, if needed, and help those affected obtain
Held outdoors at the Triangle Town developed a statewide field Organization for Victim
they need most -- forAssistance,
example: temporary all experience levels of Red Cross executives, directors and chairs
shelter, food,
advance so emergency officials
Center in north Raleigh on a sunny hospital system, called SMAT for and Wake County
clothing, Community
medications and basic household of volunteers,
furnishings.youth directors, leadership volunteers, and unit
and homeowners can prepare decision makers in all facets of the organization to include national
Saturday, June 17, the expo was State Medical Assistance Team, Emergency Response Team.
for what’s coming,” said Orrock. headquarters, Biomedical Services, chapters, service areas, disaster
co-hosted by the American Red When heavy downpours are that is setting a standard for other State and local government services and Armed Forces Emergency Services. The VAI 2007
Cross Triangle Area Chapter, News
14 Carolina, and the Triangle Town
approaching, for example, “we states. “It’s something North
Carolina has to be proud of,” said
TRAINING
agencies included NC Department theme, Viva VAI! A Celebration of Successful Volunteer Management,
first issue flash flood warnings. of Transportation, Wake County recognizes and celebrates Red Cross leaders and managers of
Center, a huge indoor and outdoor There’s a whole evolution of Mary
PleaseLou Bass,
register formanager
all classesof
by Rex’s
contacting Jennifer PipaSheriff’s
by email:Office,
PipaJ@trianglearc.org volunteers
or Phone: 919-231-1602,
NC National Guard, ext.and
410.promotes successful volunteer management as key to
165-store regional shopping center emergency response team. delivering the best possible resources to our clients.
warnings from flash flood to river and Raleigh Police Department.
at 5959 Triangle Town Blvd. flood. River flood warnings can Lutheran Family Services in the Contact Cyndy Humble, humblec@usa.redcross.org; 202-303-5438.
AUGUST Other exhibitors included Erie
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
Families – many pushing infant
strollers – strolled among more
than 25 exhibits at the five-hour
occur days after the storm is
over.”
WPTF radio broadcasters Kevin
Carolinas, a unit of Lutheran
Disaster
8/4:
Overview
families
Response
Disaster Mental (LDR), has
Health
Insurance, J&D Tree Pros, SunCom
9/5 & 9/7:Wireless,
helped about 1,600 Katrina victim Providing Emergency
Assistance
Family Service:
Banfield Pet Hospital,
Best Friends Pet Care, Mackay6:00 pm - 9:00VAI
VAI 2007 Workshop Proposal Criteria https://crossnet.redcross.org/
10/3 & 10/5: every/vol/07_vai/vai_rfp.pdf
DAT Workshop
pm 2007 Workshop Proposal Submission Form https://crossnet.
redcross.org/office/every/vol/vai_rfp_criteria_form.doc
expo. They included complex 11:00 am -which
2:00 have
pm relocated to Communications, and Arco10/11: Weapons
Miller and Ray Steele joined of Mass
weather instrumentation, mobile the News 14 Carolina on-air duo 8/15:the Carolinas, said George Strunk, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Restoration.
Logistics: Overview Destruction/Terrorism
9/9: Foundations of Disaster
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mental Health
8/16: Disaster Assessment 10/17: Shelter Managers
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8/17: Logistics: Simulation
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
9/12: Mass Care
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Workshop
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10/23: Logistics: Overview
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
8/19: DAT Workshop
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
8/21: Family Reunification
9/16: ERV: Ready, Set, Roll
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
9/21: Disaster Assessment
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10/25: Logistics: Simulation
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Workshop
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (GUMC)*
8/22 & 8/24: Mass Casualty
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9/23 & 9/24: Fundamentals
of Chapter Disaster Ops
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
10/27: Disaster Mental Health
Overview
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
8/26: Shelter Ops/Sim
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (GUMC)*
9/26: Shelter Operations
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9/28: Shelter Simulation
Please complete the self study
before registering for any
other disaster classes.
8/30: Shelter Manager
Workshop
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm *Classes noted as GUMC are held
at Garner United Methodist Church,
201 Methodist Drive, Garner
MEETINGS
Function Leaders and Disaster Action Team Captains Meeting - 6pm on the first Monday of every month unless that day is a holiday, in which
case meeting is the 2nd Monday of the month.
Volunteer Meeting - 7pm on the first Monday of every month unless that day is a holiday, in which case meeting is the 2nd Monday of the month.
The meeting is held at the Chapter office at 100 N. Peartree Lane, Raleigh. New volunteers, or those interested in becoming volunteers, are
encouraged to attend this meeting.
Client Casework/ Client Services team meeting - third Monday of each month from 7:00pm till 8:30pm in Rooms 213/215 at the Garner United
Methodist Church.
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