Nominate your Hero for the 2008 Heroes Breakfast Awards!

(Looking for the 2009 Nomination form?  Click Here)
Each year, the Santa Cruz County Chapter of the American Red Cross recognizes 10 local heroes, nominated by the people of Santa Cruz County. We are now accepting nominations for our 2008 event!
Click here for a nomination form.
2008 Hero Nominees may be:

A friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker, [...]

This year, Change a Life – Starting with your own.

Looking for a New Year’s Resolution you won’t want to go back on? Join the American Red Cross family!
When we say that YOU are the American Red Cross – it is not just some goofy tag line. Did you know that the staff of the American Red Cross nationwide is 96% volunteer? [...]

Storm relief volunteers in the news

Yesterday, the Register-Pajaronian printed this fantastic article, complete with pictures, on the work our volunteers were doing in the county.  Check it out here:
http://www.register-pajaronian.com/fe_view_article.php?story_id=2862&page_id=72&heading=0

PG&E provides their tips for Power Outage Safety

Storm Season Tips and Information from PG&E
During storm season it is important to have the right information on hand for yourself, friends and neighbors. When individuals experience a power outage they should call PG&E’s outage information line at 1-800-PGE-5002 to report the outage and/or to get updates on the power restoration efforts in their [...]

Santa Cruz Red Cross provides help to powerless

The Santa Cruz County Chapter has been providing a canteen service to those affected by the power outages caused by the massive storm that recently barreled through Santa Cruz County. During a canteen service, Red Cross volunteers drive to affected neighborhoods and distribute food, beverages and other goods. This canteen service includes coffee [...]

Quick info about floods and mudslides

FLOODS
http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_240_,00.html
Reduce Potential Flood Damage By . . .

Raising your furnace, water heater, and electric panel if they are in areas of your home that may be flooded.
Consult with a professional for further information if this and other damage reduction measures can be taken.

 
Floods Can Take Several Hours [...]

Stormy weather leaving you in the dark?

The biggest storm that Santa Cruz County has seen in 2 years in bearing down on the central coast threatening flooding, wind damage and power outages.  If your power goes out, here are some steps you can take to keep your family safe.

Use a flashlight for emergency lighting. Never use candles.
Turn off electrical equipment you [...]