American Red Cross - Rock River Chapter

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Holiday Fire Prevention Tips from the Rock River Chapter November-19-2009

The months of December, January and February are bad months for house fires, including those associated with holiday celebrations. More than 40 percent of home fires occur during this three-month period, according to the National Fire Protection As

Join the Rock River Chapter in the ADOPT-A-SOLDIER Campaign! November-6-2009

Throughout the month of November, the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross is taking part in activities intended to recognize our brave servicemen and women. In conjunction with The Postal Shoppe, the Red Cross is partici

Community HEROES Recognized at Chapter Breakfast October-22-2009

October 22, 2009 - The Rock River Chapter honored four staunch supporters of the American Red Cross and our mission: Stenstrom Companies Culver's Restaurant GKN Foundation Rockford Fire Department This event also served as the launch of the

Toast to HEROES at Brio October-16-2009

Katie Crowther of WTVO/FOX 39 served as the celebrity bartender at Brio Restaurant & Wine Bar in downtown Rockford for a good cause! In just 3 hours the Rock River Chapter was able to raise over $300 for the Disaster Relief Fund. Click here t

American Red Cross Lending a Hand in Samoa October-7-2009

American Samoa, October 7, 2009 - American Red Cross volunteers are going village to village to assist people who may be without housing for months and without electricity for a year or more.

At least 2,000 families in American Samo

If you are in need of immediate medical assistance or are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.

If you have been impacted by a local disaster, natural or human caused, please call (815) 963-8471 to speak with a trained caseworker. This American Red Cross service is free and available 24 hours each day.

If you have been seperated by domestic disaster from your loved ones living in the United States, please visit Safe & Well , our nationwide family linking site. This American Red Cross service is free and available 24 hours each day.

If you are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a military family and need to communicate an emergency message, access financial assistance from military aid societies or schedule counseling, please call 1-800-696-3873. This American Red Cross service is free and available 24 hours each day.

If you have been seperated by war or international disaster from an immediate family member who is a citizen of another country, please call (815) 963-8471 ext. 106 to speak to a local tracing specialist. This American Red Cross service is free and available by appointment. You may also visit the International Committee of the Red Cross Family Linking site to attempt to restore contact with your loved ones.

If you have been seperated from a U.S. citizen traveling or residing abroad, please contact the Emergency Services unit of the U.S. Department of State at 1-888-407-4747 for immediate assistance.