American Red Cross, Rockingham County Chapter goes to every single family fire in Rockingham County. Because of your donations to this chapter the family has their basic needs met immediately, food, clothing and shelter. Thank you for your support. ~ Hurricane Season June 1st - November 30th ~ Disaster Action Team: Randolph Carter, Frank & Leola Meador, Jane Norwood, Holly Ore, Bill Hurd, Mike Burchell & Rusty Smith UPCOMING EVENTS Disaster Action Team (DAT) Meeting Location: American Red Cross Building 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville Date: September 13th, 2010 Time: 6:00p SHELTER WORKSHOP Hosted by: Draper Christian Church Location: 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden In partnership with the Emergency Services Team of The American Red Cross Date: Friday, September 10, 2010 Time: 1:30 - 4:00 PM When Disaster strikes and you hear that temporary shelters are opened in your community to house those affected… Ever Wonder? Who can come? What are the rules? How much does it cost? Why there? Who is in charge? Who is responsible? How may I help? Please join us Friday afternoon, 9/10/2010 for answers to these questions and many more. Please RSVP No later than September 3, 2010 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP Hosted by: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Location: 420 Mizpah Church Road, Reidsville In partnership with the Emergency Services Department of The American Red Cross Date: September 23, 2010 Time: 6:00 PM If a hurricane, winter storm or other disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, and electricity for days or even weeks. Ever wonder how to prepare? Learn the four steps of preparedness. Learn how to prepare a survival kit. DID YOU KNOW... The Rockingham County American Red Cross goes to every single family fire in Rockingham County? We have an extraordinary group of VOLUNTEERS, Disaster Action Team or D.A.T. who are on call 24/7. When there is a single family fire in Rockingham County each Fire Department city or county know to page our volunteers to help assist in the families immediate basic needs, food, clothing and shelter. We can not thank them enough for this selfless service they provide to the citizens of Rockingham County. Disaster Supply Kit - Water, Food, Blankets, Clothing, First Aid Kit PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, Special Items (for babies & elderly) Toiletries, Hygiene, Moisture Wipes, Flashlight, Batteries, Telephones (fully charged cell w/ extra battery)Radio, CASH(small bills ATMs & Banks may not be available for extended period of time) Keys, Toys, Books, Games, IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS (in a waterproof container or plastic bag, Tools, VEHICAL WITH FUEL TANK FILLED For more information about clean water storage go to www.waterbob.com Contact your local American Red Cross chapter today to learn more. 336-349-3434