American Red Cross

Survey teams checking out damage; volunteers helping those affected by yesterday's storms.

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Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

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The American Red Cross will kick off Health Fair 2013 on Tuesday, February 26 at Brookwood Baptist Church, located on 9014 Brookwood Church Way in Shreveport.

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Three local Red Cross volunteers are preparing to leave for Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They're going there to help with recovery efforts from last weekend's tornado.

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Flu cases are on the rise in many states including Louisiana, and that's prompted the local American Red Cross chapter to do a couple of things.

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A volunteer from the American Red Cross' local office flies out to Denver, Colorado, this morning to head to areas affected by wildfires.

Lisamarie Griffin of Bossier City will serve as a Client Caseworker for thousands of displaced families.

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Yesterday, I posted the Red Cross' list of Water Safety Tips.  I got a more detailed run-down with local chapter Assistant Director Michelle Davison.  Here's that two-part interview:

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Part 2:

Just in time for summer, and the bumps and bruises that go with it, the American Red Cross has launched its official first aid app. The first aid app puts free and simple lifesaving information right in the hands of smart phone users.

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Today's the day the American Red Cross gets a big check from the Caesars Foundation. Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Assistant General Manager Chad Barnhill is presenting the $50,000 check to Red Cross Executive Director Reid Brau at 2 p.m. at the new Red Cross office at 805 Brook Hollow Drive.

The gift is being given for the Red Cross Capital Camp

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This is another American Red Cross volunteer traning day! From 9 to 1 today, at Red Cross chapters all across the state, volunteers will get specialized training for the 2012 hurricane season. This prepares folks, including health professionals, to serve in shelters

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