Send a Holiday Card to a Hero Via Red Cross

The Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign is under way through December 7

The American Red Cross is collecting and distributing cards that send words of encouragement, gratitude and cheer while military deployments and hospital stays may keep many of our nation’s heroes away from their families this holiday season, Through December 7, Americans can give something that means something by sending a card of thanks and support to members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. “It just takes a moment to sign a card to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the military community make,” said local Red Cross officials. “You say thanks, we’ll do the rest.” The Red Cross is inviting the public to send messages of thanks and holiday cheer until December 7 by mailing them to: Holiday Mail for …

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Sandy Relief Concert Planned at Musikfest Cafe

Susan Cowsill and Todd Wolfe to headline at Nov. 30 concert for Superstorm Sandy victims. American Bank will match concert proceeds for Red Cross Disaster Relief.

  Susan Cowsill and the Todd Wolfe Band headline the Lehigh Valley Concert for the Cause, a benefit show for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 30, at the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café at SteelStacks. Tickets for the show, which will benefit American Red Cross Disaster Relief, are $15 and $20 and are on sale at www.artsquest.org and 610-332-3378. The artists and ArtsQuest are partnering with American Bank and the Red Cross for this benefit concert. American Bank has offered to match donations to American Red Cross Disaster Relief up to $50,000 through Dec. 31. ArtsQuest will donate 100 percent of proceeds from the Lehigh Valley Concert for the Cause. Proceeds from the concert will help people recovering …

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Hurricane Sandy

Red Cross Tips for Sandy: What to Do

You can download the free Red Cross Hurricane App and First Aid App to have emergency information at your fingertips.

  The American Red Cross urges residents to make their storm preparations now as heavy rains and high winds are forecast to begin in the Northeast states Sunday afternoon. Weather experts predict this massive weather system could affect as many as 50 million people, with the storm having a significant impact in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. WHAT THE RED CROSS IS DOING.  Some expect the approaching storm to be more powerful than Hurricane Irene, which caused a widespread disaster response operation in 2011. The Red Cross is mobilizing disaster workers and putting relief supplies into place. It also has shelters standing by and more than 100 emergency response vehicles on alert to …

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Get New Red Cross App for Your Smart Phone

Need life-saving information at your fingertips? The Red Cross has an app for that.

The American Red Cross has launched its official first aid app, putting free and simple lifesaving information right in the hands of smart phone users. This app is the first in a series to be created by the American Red Cross, the nation’s leader in first aid and emergency preparedness information. It’s also the only first aid app created or endorsed by the American Red Cross for use on both the Android and iPhone platforms. It gives instant access to information on how to handle the most common first aid situations, and includes videos and interactive quizzes. Users who take quizzes can earn badges they can share with friends through social media to show off their lifesaving knowledge. Due to the rapid increase in smart phone users, the …

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With Heat Wave on the Way, Heat Safety Tips Offered

The Red Cross has provided the following tips to help local families stay safe in the extreme heat.

Forecasters are calling for temperatures to climb into the upper 90s over the next few days, and those temperatures--combined with high humidity--could prove dangerous for individuals who are unprepared, the American Red Cross of the Lehigh Valley said in a press release issued earlier this week. To help local residents stay safe, the Red Cross is advising adherence to the following safety tips: If you encounter someone who may be suffering from heat stroke--which can be life threatening--call 911 immediately. The symptoms of heat stroke include hot, red skin that may be moist or dry; vomiting; high temperature; and loss of consciousness. The symptoms of heat exhaustion, which precedes heat stroke, include heavy sweating, headache, …

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Tips to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley offers up some suggestions.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley is urging residents to take precautions against the heat and offers these tips on what to do during hot weather. -- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. -- Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles. -- Eat small meals and eat more often. -- Avoid extreme temperature changes. -- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. -- Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. -- Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. -- Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors. -- Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their …

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