American Red Cross
Yolo County Chapter
Haiti Relief Effort January-15-2010

Haiti Relief Effort   

 

Because of the generosity of donors, people in Haiti will receive more than immediate relief -- they will receive resources, support and training from the Red Cross that will help them recover and rebuild in the years to come.  

The American Red Cross has spent or committed $80 million to meet the most urgent needs of earthquake survivors.  This funding is aimed at immediate relief with 69% of the funds spent or committed by the Red Cross have been for food and water; 20% have been for shelter; and 11% for health and family services.   

If you are interested in donating to the relief effort in Haiti please contact our office at (530) 662-4669, or you can text "Haiti" to 90999 on your cell phone for a donation of $10.  So far $32 million has been raised through text messages and over $255 million has been donated nationally (as of February 10, 2010)! 

For inquiries about relatives living and who have citizenship in Haiti, please be patient and call repeatedly until the lines clear or contact other family members who live nearby. Telephone, Internet and other communication lines are often disrupted in times of disaster.  The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has set up a website which enables people in Haiti and outside the country to search for and register the names of relatives missing since the earthquake.  In the first twenty-four hours, more than 6,000 people have been registered.  To register on the ICRC's website go to FAMILYLINK.

People trying to locate U.S. citizens living or traveling in Haiti should contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or (202) 647-5225.

If you are interested in learning more about our local disaster preparedness and relief efforts please join us for a class, join our DAT Team or contact our Emergency Services Director, Katie Kelsh at emergencyservices@yc-arc.org.  Please visit our Disaster Services page.   

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American Red Cross Health and Safety Services 

American Red Cross is the leading nationwide provider of education and training programs, that help people every day prevent, prepare for, and respond to occupational, community, and family health and safety emergencies. 

 

Sign up for CPR or First Aid training today!  Would you like to be an instructor. Here's how!  Sign up now. 

Important Information:  If you have any questions regarding the changes or your student/Instructor status, contact our Preparedness Director at v.voyles@yc-arc.org

 

Register for a Health & Safety class now! Browse the classes on-line 

 

Locations for Classes in Yolo & Lake Counties: 

City of Woodland- Parks & Rec (Aquatics)
115 N. West Street, Woodland, CA

UCDavis Experimental College
1128 Hart Hall
UCDavis, Davis, CA

Winters Library
201 First Street, Winters, CA
Lakeport Office
401 Martin Street, Lake Co. Fairgrounds
Lakeport, CA

First Aid Kits for sale:

Just as important as getting quality training is having the right supplies on hand in an emergency. Make sure to have a first aid kit for emergencies. You can support a local humaniarian organization while fulfilling a vital safety piece by purchasing a Red Cross First Aid Kit today. Contact our chapter for options and prices, 530-662-4669. 

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Like teaching people life-saving skills? Want to volunteer but need flexible scheduling? Have room on your work or graduate school resume? Become an American Red Cross Volunteer Instructor today! Volunteer Instructor Application 


Scholarships:  To request a scholarship, complete the Scholarship Application and mail to either the Yolo County Chapter, or Lake County Red Cross. Allow 2-3 weeks for processing. Scholarship Application