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YOUR LOCAL RED CROSS
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Our Promise:
The Three Rivers Red Cross is committed to provide relief to victims of disasters and help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Three Rivers Chapter
Regional Headquarters
2125 East Onstott Road
Yuba City, CA 95991
530-673-1460
Shasta Area Chapter
20264 Sky Park #B
Redding , CA 96002
530-244-8000
Chico Butte/Glenn Chapter
300 Salem Street
Chico, CA 95928
530-891-0811
Grass Valley Chapter
P.O. Box 250
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone 530-272-3265
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We are proud to serve:
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Beale Air Force Base, Butte, Glenn, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Sierra, Plumas, Western Nevada, Shasta, Tehama, Modoc, Lassen & Trinity counties
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Being RED CROSS READY
NOMINATE A LOCAL REAL HERO!
American Red Cross REAL HEROES events occur across the
United States in local Red Cross chapters. These events recognize people in the community who have taken action to help others and consistently show an extraordinary gift for human compassion and display the values and principles of the American Red Cross.
CHICO REAL HEROES BREAKFAST: THURSDAY March 18th
YUBA CITY REAL HEROES BREAKFAST: TUESDAY March 23rd
Click the REAL HEROES Tab above for more infomation on how to nominate and attend the event in your area
Haiti Earthquake - Disaster Response Report - UPDATE
The Haitian Ministry of Interior now estimates that one million people have been severely affected by the earthquake and that 250,000 are in urgent need of assistance.
The Red Cross, UN and other relief agencies on the ground are coordinating response plans through daily meetings in the sectors of food; health; water, sanitation and hygiene; shelter and non-food items; and emergency telecommunications.
Although no official death toll is available, the Haitian government now estimates that at least 50,000 people have died. Disposal of the dead remains a critical concern. The UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) has announced plans to assist in collecting bodies and digging communal burial sites. The government of
Haiti police and civil protection authorities continue efforts to identify bodies.
The Red Cross is providing a wide range of help and support in the form of food, water, relief supplies, field hospitals, emotional support, sanitation facilities and family linking services for the
Haiti earthquake survivors.
Relief materials are being delivered, and more help is on the way. The Red Cross spent the weekend delivering more than 300,000 litres of clean drinking water to survivors gathering in three different communities. Latrines have also been built in the same areas to help address sanitation issues.
As of Sunday, the Red Cross set up two medical centers to triage and treat, approximately 200 people per day. Three additional medical centers are being set up as of this report’s release.
First aid posts have been set up in the streets, where Red Cross workers and volunteers from
Haiti and other countries are working side-by-side to clean and stitch up wounds amidst the rubble.
Special Red Cross teams trained in search and rescue were able to save 40 people from a collapsed supermarket, including a small child, after 26 hours of continuous efforts.
Over the weekend, three planes carrying Red Cross humanitarian assistance arrived in the region, delivering a field hospital and needed materials such as tarps, blankets, hygiene items, buckets, shelter supplies and kitchen sets. Another shipment of supplies for 20,000 families arrived Monday on a cargo plane provided in partnership with FedEx.
In the days ahead, the Red Cross will begin to provide temporary shelters in
Haiti . Kits, containing tarps, rope and tools, as well as tents and blankets, will be made available for an initial 20,000 families.
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.
We are not accepting volunteers to travel to
Haiti . If you would like to volunteer for the American Red Cross, please contact your local chapter.
You may send a $10 Donation by Texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999. The $10.00 fee will appear on your next cell phone bill.
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Red Cross EVENTS
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6th Annual All-You-Can-Eat
Crab Feed
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the
Win-River
Event
Center in
Redding
Doors open at 5 pm with a no host bar. Dinner is served at 6:15 pm. There will be Raffles, Auction, Wine Tasting, Music, delicious desserts and all the Crab, Clam Chowder, Salad and Bread you can eat!
Graciously sponsored in part by:
 
 
 
Red Cross Urges Northern California Residents to Get Ready for Winter Weather
The storms come with this season- so the American Red Cross recommends taking a few steps that will help you stay safe despite the winter weather.
Winter storms can knock down power lines, make travel difficult because of icy road conditions, and keep people isolated in their homes for several days. That’s why now is the perfect time to get ready before this winter storm hits our area. Make sure you have the food and supplies on hand now that you may need if it’s not safe to travel or if the power goes out.
The Red Cross recommends stocking up on easy-to-prepare foods, medications for family members, diapers, baby formula, pet food, extra-batteries for flashlights, and hygiene items like toilet paper and tissues. Make sure you have enough wood or coal for fireplaces or coal-burning stoves. In addition, the Red Cross offers the following ideas to help stay safe during winter storms:
Tips for Staying Safe at Home
- Be careful with candles – do not use candles for lighting if the power goes out. Use flashlights only.
- Don’t use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, basement or garage. Locate unite away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
- Prevent frozen pipes - when the weather is very cold outside, open cabinet doors to let warm air circulate around water pipes. Let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing because the temperature of the water running through it is above freezing. Keep the thermostat set to a consistent temperature.
- Never use a stove or oven to heat your home.
- If you plan on using a fireplace to stay warm, keep a glass or metal fire screen around the fireplace and never leave a lit fire unattended.
- If using a space heater, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to safely use the heater. Place it on a level, hard, nonflammable surface. Turn the space heater off when you leave the room or go to sleep. Keep children and pets away from your space heater and do not use it to dry wet clothing.
- Avoid overloading electrical outlets.
- Check on your animals and make sure that their access to food and water is not blocked by snow drifts, ice or other obstacles. If possible, bring them indoors.
Tips for Protecting Yourself While Outdoors and Traveling
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When possible stay indoors during the storm.
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Walk carefully on snowy, icy sidewalks and stairs.
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Dress in several layers of lightweight clothing, which will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat.
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Mittens provide more warmth to your hands than gloves. Wear a hat, preferably one that covers your ears.
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Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to maintain your footing in ice and snow.
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If you shovel snow, be extremely careful. Take frequent breaks, stay hydrated and avoid overexertion.
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Minimize travel whenever possible. If travel is necessary keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle with extra food and blankets.
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Avoid driving when conditions include sleet, freezing rain or drizzle, snow or dense fog.
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Winterize your vehicle and keep the gas tank full. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing.
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Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of hypothermia including confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering.
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Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of frostbite including numbness, flushed gray, white, blue or yellow skin discoloration, numbness, or waxy feeling skin.
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American Red Cross: In The News
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