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Multiple Authorities In Caddo, DeSoto Parishes Report Significant Damage From Thursday Storm

Angela Thomas — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:43 +0000

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

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

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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American Red Cross Kicks Off Health Fair 2013

amykeller — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:05:42 +0000

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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Northwest Louisiana Red Cross Volunteers Help with Mississippi Tornado Relief

John Lee — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:17:43 +0000

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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Red Cross Offers Flu Shots, Information on How Shreveport and Bossier Can Battle the Flu

Angela Thomas — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:57:34 +0000

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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Local Red Cross Volunteer Helping Colorado Wildfire Victims

Angela Thomas — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:35:12 +0000

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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American Red Cross Local Assistant Director Shares Water Safety Tips

Angela Thomas — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:21:54 +0000

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:

Part 1:

Part 2:

Red Cross Smartphone App Unleashed

James Stanley — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:06:50 +0000

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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Big Money for the Red Cross Today

Angela Thomas — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:00:29 +0000

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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Another Round of Red Cross Volunteer Training Today

Angela Thomas — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:00:52 +0000

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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Get Your Flu Shot Next Week

James Stanley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:50:53 +0000

Flu shots available next week from the American Red Cross WHAT: American Red Cross Flu Shots WHERE: American Red Cross Office, 4221 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport – 10am-4pm WHEN: Tuesday, January 10th WHO: Hosted by Northwest LouisianaChapter American Red Cross WHY: The flu shot is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. Everyone [...]

Get Your Flu Shot — At LSUS

Angela Thomas — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:22:34 +0000

With the drastic weather changes, are you worried about getting sick during this incredibly busy time of year? The American Red Cross reminds you...it's not too late to get your flu shot! And you can do that tomorrow, November 2nd, at LSU-S

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American Red Cross Health Fair TOMORROW

Angela Thomas — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:39:13 +0000

The Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding its biggest, and final, Health Fair of the year tomorrow. Michelle Davison with the local chapter says participants can have a blood chemistry profile done for $40, and men only can have that done, along with a prostate cancer blood screen, for $50. Test results ar

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Local Red Cross Volunteers Helping in Oklahoma

Angela Thomas — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:18:22 +0000

Oklahoma storm victims are getting some local help. Three American Red Cross volunteers from the Northwest Louisiana Chapter headed there yesterday afternoon -- to help out following the destruction left by tornadoes

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Local Volunteers Help in Rayne

Angela Thomas — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:34:13 +0000

Three volunteers from the Northwest Louisiana chapter of the American Red Cross left this morning, headed for Rayne, Louisiana. They'll be staging from there into areas that were destroyed or affected by this weekend's tornado

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