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Jon Bon Jovi Is Amazing on Sandy Relief Show [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:22:07 +0000

Millions of residents in New York and New Jersey will be dealing with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy for weeks.

Local Red Cross Volunteers Headed for New Jersey

John Lee — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:45:14 +0000

Local Red Cross volunteers Lisamarie Griffin of Bossier City and Charles Adams of Benton rolled out this afternoon from the chapter's office. They're taking the chapter's Emergency Response Vehicle to North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Northwest Louisiana Red Cross Volunteers on Alert to Help With Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Angela Thomas — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:06:47 +0000

Locals are ready to help with Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, if needed. The American Red Cross has moved volunteers and Emergency Response Vehicles in Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria up to "alert status."

Summer Tips from the American Red Cross

James Stanley — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:53:50 +0000

The Independence Day Holiday is just around the corner and many people will visit the beach, enjoy fireworks, or fire up the grill for a backyard barbecue.

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In Light of Recent Local Drownings, Red Cross Stresses Water Safety

Angela Thomas — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:18:28 +0000

Recent drowning and near-drowning incidents locally have prompted the American Red Cross to send out some water safety tips.

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Local American Red Cross Volunteer Responds To Alabama Storms Aftermath

Anne Moore — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:23:04 +0000

On Thursday, January 26th, a local volunteer from the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross, Jean Lanier of Bossier City, will head to Birmingham, Alabama to work as a Client Casework Supervisor in the aftermath of Monday’s storms.

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Red Cross Fined $9.6 Million for Blood Safety Violations

Shauna Wright — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:44:27 +0000

In the second multi-million-dollar penalty levied against the American Red Cross in the past two years, the Food and Drug Administration has fined the agency nearly $9.6 million for “sloppy and unsafe blood management practices.”

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More Northwest Louisiana Red Cross Volunteers Deployed to Help with Irene Aftermath

Angela Thomas — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:30:39 +0000

For the third time in a week, volunteers from the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross are deploying to help with Hurricane Irene recovery efforts. This morning, Rob Blackmon of Shreveport and Rick van Loon of Ruston flew out of Monroe, headed to Tinton Falls, New Jersey
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More Local Red Cross Volunteers Deployed to Virginia

Angela Thomas — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:11:30 +0000

Two more volunteers from the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross are headed to Richmond, Virginia, to work as Client Casework Supervisors. Jean Lanier and Lisa Marie Griffin, both of Bossier City, left late yesterday afternoon to join three other volunteers from our area who deployed from Shreveport and Monroe last week
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Red Cross Website Helps Keep Families in Touch During Disasters

Angela Thomas — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:28:12 +0000

The American Red Cross has made it easier to keep track of family in disaster situations...through its "Safe & Well" website.
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Red Cross Plans Shreveport/Bossier Area Disaster Training

John Lee — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:06:13 +0000

When disaster strikes, the American Red Cross depends on its trained volunteers. But how do you become one of those volunteers?
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Keeping Kids Heat-Safe

Angela Thomas — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:23:34 +0000

As kids prepare for the start of another school year, many of them are also preparing for activities like football and marching band. And Michelle Davison with the Local Red Cross Chapter says that means they'll be spending time outdoors in this extreme heat
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Red Cross Volunteers Needed

John Lee — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:29:40 +0000

With severe flooding anticipated in south Louisiana from the Mississippi River, the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross is mobilizing volunteers to assist with potential relief efforts.
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Save-A-Life Saturday

Angela Thomas — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:25:50 +0000

The Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a special free CPR and first aid training class this Saturday, March 19th, as part of the Gabrielle Giffords Honorary Save-A-Life Saturday
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Help The Japanese People. Here's How…

gonzo — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:44:44 +0000

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to.

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