Disaster Drill to be held May 17, Community Members Needed!

On Saturday, May 17 from 9am-2pm the Santa Cruz County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a disaster drill.
During the drill, emergency service volunteers will practice the skills they need during disaster:
 
– opening up a shelter for people displaced by the disaster
– preparing a meal for a large group
– providing for medical and [...]

March is Red Cross month – think internationally!

What are the Geneva Conventions? What countries agree to them?
How does the Red Cross support the Geneva Conventions?
What is International Humanitarian Law?

Celebrate Red Cross month with dessert & a brief introduction to
The Geneva Conventions & International Humanitarian Law
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, March 27, 2008
at our Chapter’s large classroom, 2960 Soquel Ave, Santa [...]

Carmel Area Chapter Welcomes International Speakers

The Carmel Area Chapter, located at 8th Avenue and Dolores Street in Carmel, will welcome Benjamin Ajak and Dr. Ashis Brahma to their chapter on March 12, 2008 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Benjamin Ajak is one of the Lost Boys of Sudan and co-author of the acclaimed book “They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky”.
Dr. Ashis [...]