September 2010

September 3, 2010: Red Cross Responding to Hurricane Earl~The American Red Cross encourages individuals

to Be Red Cross Ready by reviewing the Hurricane Safety Checklist. Residents should also survey their

individual emergency plans.

August 2010

August 18, 2010: As we reach the height of hurricane season this month and next (September), the warm weather and especially warm water that help feed hurricanes and tropical storms might travel farther up the East Coast than in recent years. To prepare, the American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is participating with Red Cross chapters across the nation in a new disaster relief fundraising drive.

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August 18, 2010: Since late July, heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan triggered widespread damage~ causing flash floods, claiming the lives of more than 1,000 people and affecting at least 20 million other people. To help those impacted by the flooding in Pakistan, please make a donation online to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

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August 2, 2010: At the recent Board of Directors' Retreat, newly elected board members were announced. In addition, the efforts of the Disaster Action Team were discussed including a presentation of powerful statistics of our responses made to disaster incidents during fiscal year 2010.

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July 2010

July 4, 2010: A 5-alarm fire at 5 Mill Street in Beverly destroyed 10 apartments in a building owned by the YMCA of the North Shore and the Beverly Affordable Housing Coalition. Power was shut off to several other apartment buildings causing residents to be evacuated. Seven families are now homeless and will need permanent housing. More than 20 trained Disaster Action Team volunteers responded on the 4th of July and during the days since the fire to assist residents of the affected buildings. The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is assisting affected residents with emergency needs at this time.

March 2010

March 15, 2010: Members of the Disaster Action Team mobilized to help residents cope with and recover from the impact of the devastating flooding caused by unusually heavy rain over a very short period of time. The DAT responded not only throughout our 15 communities but a number of them responded to assist clients from other chapters in Eastern Massachusetts.

Students and faculty of the Georgetown Middle School raised almost $2000.00 to assist with relief efforts in Haiti.

February 2010

February 28, 2010: Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to assist at emergency shelters during the severe winter storm. Read More...

February 22, 2010: Disaster Action Team responds to 3-alarm fire at the Heights in Gloucester. Read More...

February 1, 2010: Seeking Nominations for Community Heroes (page)

Students of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School and the Miles River Middle School raise over $8,000.00 for Haiti Relief! Read More...

Disaster Action Team volunteers have had a very busy winter season responding to emergencies throughout our 15 communities. Read More...

October 2007

October 25, 2007: Southern California Wildfires Bring out Massive Movement of Red Cross Resources
October 23, 2007: American Red Cross Offers “Trick” to Safety this Halloween

August 2007

August 29, 2007: New Disaster Volunteer Training Clas (pdf)

July 2007