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Red Cross Continues to Assist Southern States
Disaster assessment continues as Red Cross volunteers continue to support clean-up and recovery efforts following deadly storms.
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Through the Eyes of Children – Three Years After the Tsunami
These images represent stories of children whose lives were forever changed on December 26, 2004. The tsunami's devastation had a great impact on children. To help families cope with the emotional effects following the disaster, the American Red Cross engaged communities through Psychosocial Support Programs (PSP). These programs include creative activities such as singing, dancing, painting and traditional ceremonies. This approach aids individual recovery while encouraging a renewed sense of community.
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Mexican Red Cross Response to Floods
Residents in the flooded state of Tabasco, Mexico receive donated food that will feed a family of five for the coming week. Todate, the Mexican Red Cross has handed out similar food parcels to nearly 300,000 people in a massive relief effort mobilizing10,000 Red Cross and civil defense volunteers to speed 650 tons of relief aid to needy families.
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Red Cross Brings Relief to Earthquake Survivors in Peru
A powerful, 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Peru on August 15, 2007 leveling entire neighborhoods.
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Recovery Success Stories
The American Red Cross has helped and continues to help thousands of individuals and families affected by the 2005 storms.
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There's No Place Like ... a Shelter
As their parents make recovery plans, the youngest victims of floods in the Midwest find that Red Cross shelters can be a place to smile, laugh, and make new friends.
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Hugs, Helping Hands, and Plenty of Clean-Up Kits
American Red Cross disaster relief workers are using all the resources at their disposal to help residents of Findlay, Ohio, recover from flooding that has devastated several communities in the Midwest.
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"Out on the Road"
Everyday the Red Cross has trained workers who drive its fleet of emergency response vehicles (ERVs) to distribute food and supplies to people in need. Nearly 300 ERVs are positioned around the country. With a two-person crew, these ERVs are ready to hit the road within hours.
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Continuing on the Road to Recovery
The Red Cross has been assisting the survivors of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma since the storms made landfall in 2005. Today we are still there, helping survivors rebuild their lives. We’ve established initiatives that address the most pressing needs of survivors. Through our programs, survivors have been able to overcome hurdles and continue on their road to recovery.
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Red Cross assess damage from the 8.0 magnitude Peru Earthquake - Summer 2007
Red Cross disaster relief workers assess damage and needs of earthquake survivors in Pisco, Peru
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Red Cross provides assistance to victims of Minneapolis, MN bridge collapse - Summer 2007
The American Red Cross responded quickly following the fatal collapse of I-35W highway bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Red Cross providing food and water to Texas flood victims - Summer 2007
Large areas in central and eastern Texas, eastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas have been flooded, and rains continue to threaten the region.
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Midwest Tornadoe Damage - Greenburg, Kansas
A fierce tornado struck southwestern Kansas the evening of Friday, May 4, killing at least 10 people and destroying approximately 95 percent of the town of Greensburg. The storm system that spawned the tornado lingered in the Plains states through the weekend, producing heavy rains that caused many rivers and streams to overflow their banks.
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American Red Cross Flood Relief in Mozambique
The people of Mozambique continue to struggle in the aftermath of floods and cyclonic storms.
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