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The local Red Cross Chapter located in the Mary Bethune Complex in Halifax serves both Halifax and Charlotte County with its humanitarian services and may be reached at 434-476-5148 or 866-242-8757.
We are surrounded by hurricane preparedness messages with many being
ignored. However, paying attention to them would benefit all. There are
many simple, common sense procedures that very well may save property or
even lives. Being prepared for living without electricity is something
that could help following a severe thunderstorm. Emergencies don't
require hurricanes. For example, due to a storm last week, thousands of
Virginia homes were without electricity for up to 24 hours. We also need
volunteers to help during times of emergencies. The photo is of a
volunteer preparing to drive our mobile feeding unit to a disaster
scene. If you can help, or need preparedness information, please contact
us.
Chapter News
September-3-2010
Red Cross responds to Hurricane Earl along the Atlantic Coast
The American Red Cross is responding with help to people affected by the winds, rains and flooding of Hurricane Earl in North Carolina and is ready as the storm moves up the Atlantic Coast.
About twenty Red Cross volunteers from Halifax-Charlotte, Greater
Richmond, Southside, Rappahannock and Hopewell-Prince George worked at
the recent Tri-Cities Regional Training S
Evening/Weekend Red Cross Instructor Training Class Announced
With the convenience of night and weekend classes, in a week you can be certified to teach for America’s leader in health and safety.
The Greater Richmond chapter will be hosting a First
Red Cross responding to Hurricane Earl in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
The American Red Cross is keeping a close watch on Hurricane Earl as the storm gains strength in the Atlantic Ocean, threatening the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with possible effects along the Eas
The American Red Cross stands ready to help those affected by tropical storms and hurricanes. We cannot wait for the storm to make landfall to raise much needed funds. We need the support to have supplies and human resources ready to move on a moment's notice. Can you please help?
DID YOU KNOW?
The Halifax-Charlotte County Chapter in the past 6 six years has trained 9,141 individuals in CPR/AED, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Babysitting and disaster preparedness classes?
DID YOU KNOW?
The Halifax-Charlotte County Chapter of the American Red Cross has provided immediate, emergency needs…shelter, food, clothing and more for 149 families/ 480 individuals at the cost of over $93,000. just in the last six years right here in Halifax and Charlotte County?!!!
BUT, we need your generous help to support our invaluable services. To continue our services at the level you expect from your Red Cross chapter, it costs $6,167/ month or $1,423/ week or only $203/ day. Won’t you help?
We are surrounded by hurricane preparedness messages with many being
ignored. However, paying attention to them would benefit all. There are
many simple, common sense procedures that very well may save property or
even lives. Being prepared for living without electricity is something
that could help following a severe thunderstorm. Emergencies don't
require hurricanes. For example, due to a storm last week, thousands of
Virginia homes were without electricity for up to 24 hours. We also need
volunteers to help during times of emergencies. The photo is of a
volunteer preparing to drive our mobile feeding unit to a disaster
scene. If you can help, or need preparedness information, please contact
us.