SEASIDE, Ore., Nov. 14, 2019 - The Red Cross Cascades Region will be hosting a Prepare Leader training in Seaside on November 19th, from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. The training will take place at Seaside Fire and Rescue (150 S Lincoln St, Seaside, OR 97138). This is a great chance to meet some of the current Red Cross volunteers and learn about the activites happening in Clatsop County.

“This is not only an opportunity to learn about how the Red Cross messages preparedness information, but also opens the door for anyone interested in leading preparedness efforts throughout their community,” Jacleen Simons, Red Cross Cascades Region Preparedness Manager said. “There are so many ways to help prepare individuals of all ages, as long as you have a passion for helping, the Red Cross has an activity to make that happen.”

The Red Cross Preparedness Program helps educate and build resiliency in our communities in a number of ways, including:

• Leading presentations designed for both adults and elementary-aged children
• Attending community outreach events to share information and resources available through Red Cross programs
• Offering free smoke alarm installation and disaster preparedness information to households through our Home Fire Campaign. Home fires are the most frequent disaster the Red Cross responds to in our region, so it is imperative our communities having working smoke alarms and the necessary information of what to do in the case of a home fire.

Over 95% of the Red Cross workforce is made up of volunteers. The work we do to help our communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters is only possible through the support from our dedicated community of volunteers. 

For more information about our programs, or to RSVP to the training, please contact Sam Haffey at sam.haffey@redcross.org or 541-414-7576.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossCasc.

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