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Consider donating time, money & blood The American Red Cross is volunteer driven – staff and volunteers provide services and resources to those in need in the 31 counties that the Tulsa Regional Chapter (which includes the Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center) serves. The Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center receives its funding in Rogers County from three sources: 1) Rogers County United Way; 2) Annual “HEROES for the American Red Cross” Campaign held each March, during American Red Cross Month; 3) Donations received throughout the year from individuals, organizations and companies. All money donated locally stays local to help those who experience a disaster, like a home fire. The American Red Cross needs
blood donations on a year round basis. It is the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. Log on to www.redcrossblood.org for more information regarding blood drives. Please consider donating your time, money and blood today. A donation made today ensures that the American Red Cross remains strong, prepared and ready to respond at a moment’s notice when our community is in need. For additional information, please go online to www.okredcross.org. To contact your local Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center, please call (918) 3431803, visit our office at 400 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/redcrossclaremore.
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American Red Cross – A History of Helping Since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, the Red Cross has been there whenever and wherever there has been someone in need. It is the largest and most expansive human services organization in the world. In Oklahoma, the Indian Territory Branch of the American Red Cross was established in 1906. The Chiefs of the Five Civilized Tribes were vice presidents of the new organization and Dr. Frances Bartow Fite was the first president. The Indian Territory Branch later evolved into and is now part of the present day Tulsa Region. The Tulsa Region encompasses 31 counties (which includes the Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center) and is made up of the chapter office in Tulsa, five service centers and two community chapters. The Rogers/Mayes County Service Center was expanded in 2005 to better serve the citizens of Rogers and Mayes County. On July 1, 2008, Wagoner County joined the counties the service center serves. The Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center is located at 400 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, Oklahoma 74017. Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office phone number is (918) 343-1803. The 24 hour emergency phone number is (918) 8311109. Though many things
have changed since 1881, new technology, advancement in delivery of services and resources, some things remain the same. The American Red Cross steadfastly remains where people mobilize to help their neighbors – across the street, across the country, and across the world – in emergencies. Each year, in the large and small communities of Eastern Oklahoma, victims of disasters turn to their neighbors – the staff and volunteers of the Tulsa Region, American Red Cross. Through the programs provided, people gain skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their homes, communities and world. The American Red Cross mission is to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. They achieve their mission through providing services and programs that include: Emergency Disaster Services; Services to Armed Forces; Health, Youth and Safety Training; Community Disaster Education; Volunteer Services; and Blood Services. Emergency Disaster Services: •When a disaster strikes, American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) members are on the scene, no matter the time of day or night. In the case of a home fire, they interview the family to assess what their immediate emergency needs (lodging, clothing and food) are and then assisting them
with these needs. Canteen services are also provided for emergency workers. Services to Armed Forces: •When family members have an emergency and they need to contact a military member who is deployed, the American Red Cross is the communications link between our brave service members of the United States military and their families back home. Also, the American Red Cross can help the families apply for military loans. They meet with deploying troops and their families regarding the resources and service they provide. Health, Youth and Safety Training: •The American Red Cross prides itself in teaching a variety of health and safety classes to businesses, community groups and schools. Community Disaster Education: •The American Red Cross is the trusted source for disaster safety information. If you have a question regarding a type of disaster, chances are the American Red Cross has a disaster safety presentation and/or brochure that will answer it. Volunteer Services: •As a volunteer organization, the American Red Cross has a great history of
offering a variety of opportunities to volunteer. Approximately 1,200 volunteers serve through the Tulsa Regional Chapter. Blood Services: •Some four million people give blood – the gift of life – through the American Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The American Red Cross is not a government agency;
it relies on donations of time, money and blood to do its work. No matter how much things change, the American Red Cross remains the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Someone you can count on in the time of disaster! For additional information, please go online to www.okredcross.org. To contact your local Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center, please call (918) 343-1803, visit our office at 400 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/redcrossclaremore.
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 notfor-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.okredcross.org .
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New Tornado App Brings American Red Cross safety information to mobile devices The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. This free app—available in English or Spanish—gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and tablet users instant access to local and real-time information, so they know what to do before, during and after a tornado. The app includes a high-pitched siren and “tornado warning!� alert that signals people when a NOAA tornado warning has been issued in their area – even if the app is closed. An “all clear!� alert lets users know when a tornado warning has expired or has been cancelled. “Tornadoes often happen in the overnight hours when people are sleeping,� said Mark Ogle, Director, Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center. “The audible alerts in this app can save lives - even if users can’t monitor the weather because they are away from radio,
TV or in places where weather band radios may not work.â€? Other features of the app include: •Location-based NOAA tornado, severe thunderstorm and flood watch and warning alerts; •Enhanced weather maps; •One-touch “I’m safeâ€? messaging that allows users to broadcast reassurance to family and friends that they are out of harm’s way; •Simple steps and checklists people can use to create an emergency plan and share it with household members; •Preloaded content that gives users instant access to critical action steps, even without mobile connectivity; •Toolkit with flashlight, strobe light and audible alarm; •Locations of open Red Cross shelters; •Badges users can earn through interactive quizzes and share on social networks. Launched during National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Tornado
App is the latest in a series of mobile apps http://www.redcross.org/mobileapps created by the Red Cross, the nation’s leader in emergency preparedness. The apps have been used to help save lives during hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires. “The American Red Cross has made great strides in putting vital information in the hands of people who need it during emergencies. In fact, our apps are now on more than two million mobile devices across the country,� added Ogle. Right after the storm, the Hurricane App was updated with real-time recovery information including Red Cross shelter and feeding sites, FEMA sites, open gas stations and warming centers to help those affected by the storm. The Tornado App http://3cu.be/tsa, along with the others, can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red
Cross or by going to redcross.org/mobileapps. Apps can help prepare people for disasters, but they are not a substitute for training. Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training empowers people to know how to respond to emergencies in case advanced medical help is delayed. People can visit redcross.org/takeaclass for course information and to register. The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters each year and we help people get ready to respond to emergencies by providing these apps for free. The Red Cross needs the help of the public to continue this lifesaving effort. People can make a donation to the Red Cross by going to www.okredcross.org. For additional American Red Cross disaster safety and preparedness information, please go online to www.okredcross.or. To contact your local Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center, please call (918) 343-1803, visit our office at 400 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore
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31 ‘Fast Facts’ Regarding The American Red Cross From responding to single family house fires, to launching major disaster relief operations, to teaching first aid and CPR to teaching people to swim, to supporting military families, the American Red Cross is at work in our communities every day. Below are 31 “Fast Facts” about the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross regarding the significant positive impact of the American Red Cross in our region. •Last year, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross trained more than 9,000 people to save lives through CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use. •On average, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross trains and certifies 33 lifeguards every month. •In 2012, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross taught nearly 800 people to swim. •Through its various programs and services, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross reaches 399 people every day.
•After a home fire, the American Red Cross provides financial assistance for temporary lodging, food, a change of clothing, shoes and during cold weather, coats and other seasonal garments. •When needed, the American Red Cross helps facilitate mental health counseling and assists with replacing prescription medications and medical equipment such as hearing aids, dentures and eyeglasses following a home fire. •Within three days of a home fire, after taking care of the family’s immediate needs, the Red Cross may provide financial assistance to cover expenses such as security deposits and first month’s rent, minor home repairs (up to $500), cleaning supplies, bedding and linens, and document replacement. •The American Red Cross can help a family of four with safe shelter, food, clothing and seasonal garments for an average of $1,000. •Approximately 70% of families assisted
by the American Red Cross after home fires do not have insurance on their homes or belongings because they say they cannot afford the premiums. For people without insurance, the assistance the American Red Cross provides after a house fire may be the only thing that prevents the family from becoming homeless. •The Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross service area covers 31 counties. •In 2012, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross certified more than 412 lifeguards. •The American Red Cross assists local fire departments and other emergency responders by providing meals and beverages in extreme weather conditions. •$1,000 in donations to the American Red Cross can repair the roofs of two storm-damaged houses, allowing families to remain safely in their homes. •The most common American Red Cross disaster response is to home fires. Last year the Tulsa Region of the American Red
Cross responded to 733 home fires. In the Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center service area the American Red Cross responded to 88 home fires. •Last year, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross provided more than $403,000 in emergency financial assistance to people devastated by home fires. In the Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center service area the American Red Cross provided nearly $45,500 in assistance. •In 2012, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross touched the lives of 146,281 people with its programs and services. •The American Red Cross delivers emergency messages from families to members of the Armed Services. Last year, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross delivered 1,287 emergency messages to Oklahomans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. • In 2012, the Tulsa Region of the Amer-
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FACTS Continued from page 5 ican Red Cross volunteers worked 1,030 disaster cases. • In 2012, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross reached more than 8,000 people through its Service to Armed Forces programs and services. In the Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center service area the American Red Cross assisted 148 military families. •In 2012, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross provided free swim lessons to 200 children through a Red Cross scholarship program. •On average, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross trains 25 people each day in Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED use. •In 2012, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross helped 2,906 people after home fires. In the Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center service area the American Red
Cross helped 304 people after home fires. •$1,000 in donations to the American Red Cross can put 37 cots in a disasterrelated American Red Cross shelter so residents have a safe place to sleep. •Last year, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross reached out to 123,274 people through disaster education programs and activities. •If a family emergency requires a member of the U.S. Military to return home, the message must be facilitated by the American Red Cross before the commanding officer may grant the leave. The emergency communications are part of the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces. •$1,000 in donations to the American Red Cross will provide 400 comfort kits containing essential personal care items for disaster victims who have lost their homes. •On average, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross volunteers help 7 people displaced by home fires every
day. •$1,000 in donations to the American Red Cross will provide clean-up kits to 56 families who have flood or storm damage to their homes. •$1,000 in donations to the American Red Cross will spread the warmth of 198 blankets to disaster victims who take refuge in a Red Cross shelter. •On average, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross responds to nearly three home fires each day. • In 2012, the Tulsa Region of the American Red Cross answered the call 86 times to provide meals and critical hydrating beverages to firefighters and other emergency workers on-scene at disasters. For additional information, please go online to www.okredcross.org. To contact your local Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center, please call (918) 343-1803, visit our office at 400 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/redcrossclaremore.
American Red Cross Speakers Bureau The Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center of the American Red Cross wants to remind everyone about their Speakers Bureau. Speakers are available on a variety of topics. “I would encourage any group or organization who would like a speaker from the American Red Cross to please contact us. We would welcome the opportunity to come to your meeting and let you know about the resources and services we have available. Also, for schools and child care facilities we have SOS Man (Superhero of Safety) and DAT Girl (Disaster Action Team Girl) available to come and do safety presentations,” said Mark Ogle, Director, Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center. To request a speaker, SOS Man or DAT Girl, please call (918) 343-1803.
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Safety tips for floods Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms of human hardship and economic loss. As much as 90 percent of the damage related to all natural disaster (excluding drought) is caused by floods and associated debris flows. As land is converted from fields or woodlands to roads and parking lots, it loses its ability to absorb rainfall. Urbanization increases runoff two to six times more than what would occur on natural terrain. During periods of urban flooding, streets can become swiftly moving
rivers, while basements and viaducts can become death traps as they fill with water. If you are at risk from floods, you should: •Find out the elevation above flood stage of your home, outbuildings and pastures. Knowing the elevation of your property in relation to nearby streams and dams will let you know if forecasted flood levels will affect your home. •Find out if local streams or rivers flood easily. •Talk with members of your household about the possibility of floods and flash floods and what to do
to stay safe if one occurs. Knowing how to respond will reduce fear and save precious time in an emergency. •Find out if you are located in a floodplain, which is considered a Special Flood Hazard Area. If you are, you are still eligible for flood insurance. Check
with your city or county government to review the flood insurance rate maps. If your home is especially vulnerable, consider relocation. •Talk to your insurance agent. Homeowners’ policies do not cover flooding. Ask about the National Flood Insurance Program
http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/ to buy flood insurance. It takes 30 days for flood insurance to take effect. •Use an NOAA Weather Radio or listen to local stations on a portable, batterypowered radio or television for updated emergency information. •If your area is prone to flooding, stockpile emergency building materials, such as plastic sheeting, plywood, hammers, etc. •Move quickly to higher ground if you vehicle becomes surrounded by water or the engine stalls, and if you can safely get out. The
lateral force of a foot of water moving at 10 miles per hour is about 500 pounds on the average vehicle. The greatest effect is buoyancy – for every foot that water rises up the side of a car, it displaces 1,500 pounds of the car’s weight. So, two feet of water moving at 10 miles per hour will float virtually any car, SUV or pickup truck. Use caution when abandoning your vehicle, and look for an opportunity to move away quickly. •If your house is damaged because of the weather, call the disaster hotline at (918) 831-1109.
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