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American Red Cross

Financial and other assistance for victims of local disasters including fires and floods; disaster prevention, preparedness and response training; international tracing, emergency communications and assistance for military families; transportation for seniors and disabled to medical appointments; training in first aid, CPR, AED, water safety, lifeguarding and babysitting. Numerous volunteer opportunities are available, with training provided.
Designation Code 13
Address
Address:995 E. Broad Street State:OH
City:Columbus Zip:43205
 
Telephone:614-253-2740
Fax:fax 253-1544
 
Google map:Google Map
Website http://columbus.redcross.org
Organization News
Tornadoes Hit Close to Home
2012-03-05
Tyler Green, National Guard, found a flag in West Liberty, KY and didn’t want to lay it down. “I was raised that a flag never touches the ground. This disaster I think will bring us closer together as a community.” Tyler climbed up on the remains of a nearby rooftop and hung the flag at [...]
It Takes a Village
2012-03-09
Contributed by Red Cross volunteer, Joanna MacKenzie Every member of the Disaster Action Team on call was in a deep sleep when we got the call to a house fire on the west side of Columbus early Sunday morning. The roads were slick with ice and accidents lined the streets as we carefully navigated to [...]
Fresh Face Friday – Meet Joanna
2012-03-09
Joanna MacKenzie – Disaster Action Team Lead   A Texan transplant with a knack for volunteering! Everything I do is with full passion, from eating raw cookie dough to helping people and animals affected by disaster. If I’m not working, on call with the Red Cross or laughing with friends, you can find me hiking [...]
More than a Roof Over Your Head
2012-03-29
This story is written by Patricia Billinger, a Red Cross worker. Many people think of a shelter as just that: a roof, some cots, a place to lay one’s head. But a Red Cross shelter offers much more than shelter – in fact, many residents who have been evacuated or affected by a disaster come [...]
Fresh Face Friday (on Thursday!)
2012-03-29
Before the Storm Strikes, Ohio Severe Weather Week Educates and Prepares by Emma Headley – our freakin’ awesome new intern from The Ohio State University! March 25th was the start of Severe Weather Week in Ohio!  Severe Weather Week is a way for Central Ohio to prepare for severe weather that typically occurs in the [...]



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