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| 9/3/2010 - Red Cross, Salvation Army Kroc Center, City of Omaha Team Up To Serve Low-Income Audiences With Swim Lessons |
| OMAHA, NE September 3, 2010 – In Nebraska, accidental injury is the number one killer of children and drowning is the second. A recent grant from Wells Fargo will allow the Red Cross and its partners to reach out to under-served audiences in low-income neighborhoods and provide Basic Aid Training (BAT) and swim lessons to children that would normally not have the opportunity. |
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| 8/30/2010 - Red Cross Urges People to Get Prepared |
| OMAHA, NEB., August 27, 2010- September 2010 is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside for the last seven years to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. The Heartland Chapter has helped organize a preparedness fair with Citizens Corps and other community partners to do just that before the Omaha Royals game on Wednesday, September 1st. The interactive preparedness fair will be outside Rosenblatt Stadium from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will include emergency vehicles, family friendly activities and a live preparedness press conference with state, county and city officials at 6:30p.m. |
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| 8/19/2010 - Thomas Jefferson Teacher to Receive National Certificate of Merit for Saving Co-worker’s Life |
| COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA, August 18, 2010— Thomas Jefferson High School teachers Lori Williams and Nichole Vetter won’t soon forget February 11th or the events that unraveled before an away basketball game. The pre-game warm-up turned into a life or death situation after Williams collapsed on the gym floor without a pulse. Vetter, a Red Cross CPR Instructor, administered three rounds of CPR and was able to get William’s heart beating again. For this heroic act, the Loess Hills Chapter will present Vetter with the National American Red Cross Certificate of Merit on Friday, August 20th at 2:20p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School’s pep rally. |
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| 8/13/2010 - Heartland Chapter Joins Nationwide Fundraising Drive in Anticipation of Extremely Active Hurricane Season |
| [OMAHA, NEB. August 13, 2010] — With an extremely active hurricane season looming, an oil spill in the Gulf that could make matters even worse, and local disasters such as this summers floods and home fires, the Heartland Chapter is launching a new disaster relief fundraising drive. |
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| 7/7/2010 - Red Cross, Runza® Team Up for ‘Day of Giving’ July 13 |
| OMAHA, Neb., July 09, 2010 – American Red Cross volunteers have provided hundreds of Nebraska families with shelter, food and emergency assistance following the recent flooding. Families across the state are now facing weeks of clean-up in the hot, summer days ahead. You can help families affected by flooding by dining at Runza® on Tuesday, July 13. The 67 Runza® locations in Central and Eastern Nebraska (Holdrege and east) will donate 10 percent of sales on Tuesday, July 13 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to help those affected by disasters like the recent flooding. |
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| 6/30/2010 -
Red Cross Responds to Four Fires and One Gas Leak in Less than 12 Hours
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| OMAHA, NEB., June 30, 2010— As local flood relief starts to come to a trickle across the state volunteers at the Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross haven’t had a chance to rest as they responded to four fires and one gas leak in less than 12 hours. Eight volunteers assisted more than 33 clients with food, clothing, shelter, comfort and care based on need. The chapter has responded to 23 fires in the month of June assisting 84 people total while at the same time supporting the states recent flood victims. |
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| 6/25/2010 - ROUND UP FOR RED CROSS FLOOD RELIEF AT LOCAL RUSS’S MARKET AND SUPER SAVER STORES
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| OMAHA, Neb. — June 25, 2010 — With the goal of raising funds to assist neighbors affected by widespread flooding throughout Nebraska during the month of June 2010, Russ’s Market and Super Saver stores have partnered with the American Red Cross to host a Round Up for Flood Relief campaign at its stores. |
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| 6/24/2010 - Important changes in area Red Cross services announced |
| OMAHA, Neb. --The American Red Cross, Heartland Chapter, today announced important changes in support services due to declining demand and receding water levels in the area. Some of the changes take effect immediately and others will be effective after the weekend. |
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| 6/22/2010 - Red Cross Emergency Aid Station Opens in Kings Lake |
| OMAHA, NEB. Monday, June 21, 2010 – The American Red Cross will be opening an Emergency Aide Station at the entrance to Kings Lake, near Elkhorn, NE. Mental Health volunteers and Nurses will be on hand to talk to area residents about the flooding disaster and address any minor medical issues. The station will also have information about recovery for flood victims, snacks, drinks, clean-up kits, and comfort kits. |
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| 6/21/2010 - Red Cross Comfort Center Transitioned to Co-Located Space for One-Stop Shop |
| OMAHA, NEB. Monday, June 21, 2010- Last night the American Red Cross transitioned their daytime comfort center from the City Auditorium to a central location shared by partner agencies at 606 West Phillip Ave. This location will be a one-stop shop for flood assistance from the Red Cross and other partner agencies. This Red Cross comfort center will be open from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily, or as needed, offering snacks and a place to cool down and rest. Anyone affected by flooding is welcome here for some rest and recuperation as they continue to face the daunting task of clean up in the coming weeks. |
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| 6/18/2010 - Red Cross Shelters Transitioning to Comfort Centers Tomorrow |
| OMAHA, NEB. Friday, June 18, 2010- Tomorrow morning the American Red Cross will be transitioning their current shelter locations in Elkhorn and Norfolk from traditional overnight shelters into daytime comfort centers. They will be open from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily offering warm meals, showers, snacks and a place to cool down and rest. |
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| 6/17/2010 - Red Cross Shelters Remain Open in Elkhorn and Norfolk Offering Relief from the Heat |
OMAHA, Neb., Thursday June 17, 2010- As hundreds of families across the state face weeks of clean-up and uncertainty in the hot, humid summer days ahead, American Red Cross volunteers and staff will continue to offer comfort and assistance. The Red Cross will shelter as needed at the Elkhorn Middle School, 3200 N. 207th Plaza, Elkhorn, Neb. and at the City Auditorium, 127 N. 1st St, in Norfolk. These shelters will remain open until further notice to serve meals and offer residents a cool place to rest and clean-up.
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| 6/16/2010 - Red Cross Shelters Remain Open in the Elkhorn and Norfolk Tonight |
| OMAHA, Neb., Wednesday June 16, 2010- American Red Cross volunteers and staff across the state continued onward today with the growing task of supporting Nebraskans who have been affected by the widespread flooding. The emergency shelter operated by the Heartland Chapter at Elkhorn Middle School, 3200 N. 207th Plaza, Elkhorn, Neb. will remain open tonight offering residents a safe place to stay, a hot meal, minor first aid, and a shoulder to lean on. The Northeast Nebraska Chapter is also continuing to shelter those in need at the City Auditorium, 127 N. 1st St, in Norfolk. |
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| 6/14/2010 - Heartland Regional Grouping Provides Comfort for Flood Victims and Urges Omaha Metro to Prepare Now for Further Flooding |
OMAHA, Neb., Monday, June 14, 2010 — The Red Cross is currently on the scene in the Omaha metro and across the state of Nebraska to help those affected by the recent flooding. The Heartland Chapter is currently supporting residents at an independently run shelter in Waterloo, Neb. with food, water, cots and snacks. The chapter has also been delivering meals and water to support first responders and volunteers sandbagging in Waterloo. |
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| 6/10/2010 - American Red Cross Honors Community Volunteers, Donors and Sponsors at 93rd Annual Membership Meeting |
| OMAHA, Neb., Thursday, June 10, 2010 — Yesterday the Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross honored members of the community who have gone above and beyond to help the Red Cross at their 93rd Annual Membership Meeting. The luncheon event was held at Champions Run and was not only an annual business meeting for members of the board, donors and volunteers, but was also a time where community awards were presented and new board members were presented. Haiti native Dr. Rubens Pamies was featured as the keynote speaker who shared his first-hand experiences of serving in Haiti just days after the deadly earthquake. |
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| 6/3/2010 - Heartland Chapter to Host 93rd Annual Membership Meeting |
| OMAHA, Neb., Thursday, June 3, 2010 — Dr. Rubens Pamies, who helped spearhead the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, will be the keynote speaker on June 9 for the Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross’ 93rd Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon at noon at Champions Run, 13800 Eagle Run Drive. Dr. Pamies will speak about his personal experiences of leading a local medical team into Haiti just days following this year’s deadly earthquake. Omaha metro schools, businesses and individuals who have supported Haiti through the Red Cross will also be recognized at the event. |
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| 5/25/2010 -
Red Cross Helps Douglas and Sarpy County Residents Beat the Summer Heat |
OMAHA, Neb., Tuesday, May 25, 2010- As temperatures start to heat up around the Omaha metro, the American Red Cross is preparing to help people keep cool. Around 250 free fans are now available at the Heartland Chapter to help eligible Douglas and Sarpy County residents cool their homes as the temperatures continue to climb this summer. |
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| 5/13/2010 -
Red Cross Partners with Boy Scouts of America for New Youth Club |
| COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa- May 14, 2010— The American Red Cross and the Boy Scouts of America have been collaborators in serving the community, and each other, since the earliest days of both organizations. Both organizations are pleased to announce the formation of a new Red Cross Youth Club in the metro area. To kick of this new group, the Loess Hills Chapter of the Red Cross will be hosting a free Sixty Minutes with the Red Cross program on Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. at the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus, 705 N. 16th St., Council Bluffs. |
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| 5/12/2010 - Thirteen Red Cross Volunteers from Nebraska Deploy to Offer Comfort to Southern States |
| OMAHA, Neb., Wednesday, May 12, 2010 — From the plains of the Midwest to the deep south, the American Red Cross is providing a safe place to stay and relief supplies for thousands of people displaced by tornadoes and floods. Even as relief operations continue full force in Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama, the Red Cross has opened shelters in Oklahoma after Monday night’s tornadoes. Thirteen Red Cross volunteers from Nebraska are currently deployed on these disaster operations in the south with other volunteer’s on-call to go at a moments notice.
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| 5/8/2010 - Five Local Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Tennessee to Assist with Flooding
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| OMAHA, NEB., May 8, 2010- More than 1,100 Red Cross workers are helping those whose lives were turned upside down after this week’s flooding and tornadoes in Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas. Five local volunteers are among those stepping forward to help with flooding in Tennessee. |
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