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In the spirit of Red Cross Month the Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross and everyone who has been touched by a Red Cross service would like to say thank you to the many volunteers, donors and corporate partners who support our efforts!
Here's how you can join the cause:
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Follow us on Twitter at RedCrossMtBaker
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Become a Fan of The American Red Cross Mount Baker Chapter on Facebook and invite all of your friends to become fans
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Promote Red Cross month in your newsletters and on your websites
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March 8th , 7 - 9 pm - Come to our first annual Red Cross Trivia Night at the Trumpeter Public House in Mount Vernon
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March 10, 12 - 1 pm - Come to our first Red Cross Live event. Red Cross Live is a free informational one hour programs where we showcase all the services that we are providing for our community. Red Cross Live happens the second Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Mt Baker Chapter Office. Spaces are limited so participants must to Marinda Peugh at marindap@mtbredcross.org or (360)733-3290 x1018.
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March 1st - 31st - Contribute to our "Help fill our ERV" Campaign throughout March. Cascade Radio Group will host a live broadcast on March 26th at Sleep Masters at 4220 Meridian Street where you will have an opportunity to donate to the campaign and may have your business promoted live on the radio. Everyone who donates $100 or more will be entered in a contest to win 2 round trip tickets from Bellingham to Las Vegas from Allegiant Air!
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March 1st - 31st - Participate in our first annual Online Heroes Fundraising Campaign. Go to Online Heroes Fundraising Campaign, create a simple fundraising page online and have your friends and family donate to your page. There will be prizes for the top fundraisers! The top fundraiser will win 2 round trip tickets from Bellingham to Las Vegas from Allegiant Air!
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For more information on these exciting events and other ways you can help support our Chapter please contact Marinda Peugh at marindap@mtbredcross.org or (360) 733-3290 x1018.
The American Red Cross Responds to the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile
How to Help
We are not accepting volunteers to travel to Haiti or Chile. If you would like to volunteer for the American Red Cross, please contact volunteer@mtbredcross.org. To find out more about volunteer opportunities in Haiti or Chile go to http://www.interaction.org/.
We are not accepting in-kind donations. Please go to http://www.giftsinkind.org/
ICRC is helping reconnect separated families in Haiti and Chile at www.icrc.org/familylinks
The best way to help is to make a donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund at redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
You can help the victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation by mailing your donation with the designation to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or to your local American Red Cross chapter.
Donors can text "Haiti" to 90999 or "Chile" to 90999 on their cell phone to send a $10 donation to support Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti and or Chile. A $10 donation can provide a family with two water cans to store clean drinking water, basic first aid supplies or a blanket appropriate to the climate.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
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American Red Cross Urges Preparations for Strong Winds and Potential Power Outages |
Tips from the Red Cross on preparing for high winds and possible power outages:
Prepare for High Winds
• Make trees more wind resistant by removing diseased and damaged limbs.
• Move or secure lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or ornaments, trash cans, hanging plants and anything else that can be picked up by wind and become a projectile.
• During the storm, draw blinds and shades over windows. If windows break due to objects blown by the wind, the shades will prevent glass from shattering into your home.
Top Safety Tips for a Power Outage
• Assemble essential supplies, including: flashlight, batteries, portable radio, at least one gallon of water, and a small supply of food.
• Only use a flashlight for emergency lighting. Due to the extreme risk of fire, do not use candles during a power outage.
• Use the phone for emergencies only. Listening to a portable radio can provide the latest information. Do not call 9-1-1 for information – only call to report a life-threatening emergency.
• Do not run a generator inside a home or garage. If you use a generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a generator to a home's electrical system.
• Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power went out. Leave one light on so you know when the power comes back on.
• Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.
• If you use medication that requires refrigeration, most can be kept in a closed refrigerator for several hours without a problem. If unsure, check with your physician or pharmacist.
• Stay focused on the risks of smoke and carbon monoxide. Buy a carbon monoxide alarm if you do not already have one. They are available at most hardware stores. If you have one, check the battery to make sure it is working. If the alarm sounds: get to fresh air by going outside. Contact the fire department before you go back inside your home. |
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H1N1 |
The situation with H1N1 can change daily. Gather information on a regular basis from reliable sources, such as the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) and the Whatcom County Health Department. You can visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu, and the Health Department at www.co.whatcom.wa.us/health/h1n1.
You can find additional information on planning and preparing for pandemic flu at www.redcross.org/pandemicflu and www.flu.gov.
During a pandemic or other disaster, you can let others know of your well-being by registering on the Safe and Well website at www.redcross.org/safeandwell. |
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The Mt. Baker Chapter serves all communities in
Whatcom County and Skagit Valley.
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