Apartment Bldg. Fire Residents

NEWS RELEASE

2/25/2010

Red Cross Continues to Help Apartment Building Fire Victims

Springfield, MO – Volunteers from the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross are continuing to monitor the situation with the residents of the apartment building fire that occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.  At this time 8 families from the building at 424 W. Mt. Vernon have been helped with temporary shelter, food and clothing.  We will continue to help the residents till the utilities are turned back on and they are able to return to a safe environment.     

You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.  The American Red Cross honors donor intent.  Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C.  20013, or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. 

 

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                   

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 *** Pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, theydepend on us for their safety and well being. The best way to ensurethe safety of your family is to be prepared with a disaster plan. Ifyou are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Being preparedcan help save lives!

Click on the linkwww.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for achecklist!

 

       

 

Apartment Bldg. Fire

NEWS RELEASE

2/24/2010

Red Cross Responds to Apartment Building Fire

Springfield, MO – Disaster Action Team Members (DAT) are currently on the scene responding to 16 unit apartment building fire on Market and Mt. Vernon in Springfield (Greene County). 

          The DAT members will meet with victims of this disaster and assess their basic emergency needs.  At this time, about 8 units are affected.  The Emergency Response Unit (ERV) is preparing to arrive at the scene shortly and will provide food and beverages for the individuals that have experienced a loss and also for the members of the fire department.

          Basic emergency needs include temporary shelter, food, clothing and medicine.  All needs will be assessed and help provided.  Volunteers will continue to follow up with residents of the building as they begin their recovery process.

 

DAT members are volunteers with the Greater Ozarks Chapter and have received specialized training in various aspects of disaster response, including casework interviews, damage assessment, sheltering and feeding, health services and crisis counseling.  DAT members also have the full support of the chapter for additional personnel and resources if needed.  For information about training to become a Red Cross volunteer, please call 866-206-0256 EXT. 200 or visit www.redcross-ozarks.org/volunteer.

You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.  The American Red Cross honors donor intent.  Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C.  20013, or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. 

 

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                   

    SHOP OUR ONLINE STOREwww.redcross-ozarks.org/storefor a selection of PETSUPPLIES!

 *** Pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, theydepend on us for their safety and well being. The best way to ensurethe safety of your family is to be prepared with a disaster plan. Ifyou are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Being preparedcan help save lives!

Click on the linkwww.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for achecklist!

 

       

 

Help for Springfield Family

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

2/23/2010

Red Cross Helps Family of Five

Springfield, MO –  A member of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) from the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a fire today (2-23-10) in Springfield (Greene County), which left five family members without a place to stay.  The family has two children, ages 7 and 3.  The residence was a single-family dwelling and it sustained major damage. 

          Jim Hogsott, DAT volunteer, met with the family and assessed their emergency needs.  They were provided assistance with temporary shelter, food and clothing.  Volunteer caseworkers will follow up with the family as they begin their recovery process. 

You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.  The American Red Cross honors donor intent.  Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C.  20013, or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. 

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                   

    SHOP OUR ONLINE STOREwww.redcross-ozarks.org/storefor a selection of PETSUPPLIES!

 *** Pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, theydepend on us for their safety and well being. The best way to ensurethe safety of your family is to be prepared with a disaster plan. Ifyou are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Being preparedcan help save lives!

Click on the linkwww.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for achecklist!

 

       

 

Pet First Aid

NEWS RELEASE

 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)

2/22/2010

Red Cross Offers Pet First Aid Class

Springfield, MO – We never know when our pets are going to be in need of interim emergency care from an accident or serious illness.  The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross knows that pets are very much a part of our families and we want members of our community to have an opportunity to learn more about providing that emergency care until the pet may be taken to a veterinarian.  For the pet enthusiast the chapter is offering a Pet First Aid Class on Saturday, February 27, 2010, beginning at 9 a.m.   The class will include first aid and CPR for dogs and cats.    

                                    COST:               $35.00 for one (dog or cat)

                                                                $45.00 for both                                       

                                    LOCATION:       1545 N. West Bypass

                                                                  Springfield, MO  65803

For information and to register, please call (417) 832-9500 Ext. 451
or toll free (866) 206-0256 Ext 451.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit http://www.redcross.org/ or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org/.

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer
Financial Development Assistant
American Red Cross
Greater Ozarks Chapter
1545 N. West Bypass
Springfield, MO.  65803
417-832-9500  EXT. 107
Fax 417-866-3649
Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107
moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

    SHOP OUR ONLINE STOREwww.redcross-ozarks.org/storefor a selection of PETSUPPLIES!

 *** Pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, theydepend on us for their safety and well being. The best way to ensurethe safety of your family is to be prepared with a disaster plan. Ifyou are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Being preparedcan help save lives!

Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for a checklist!

fire on Spokane

NEWS RELEASE

2/17/2010

                                                                                                            Family of Seven Receives Help from Red Cross

 

Spokane, MO - Members of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) of the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a single-family home fire in Spokane (Webster County) on 2/16/10.  Two adults and five children experienced a devastating loss when their home was destroyed by fire. 

            The family of seven was provided with temporary shelter, food, clothing and comfort kits.  Volunteers will follow up with the family as they begin their recovery process.  The family will also receive assistance with their first month’s rent. 

 

 

DAT members are volunteers with the Greater Ozarks Chapter and have received specialized training in various aspects of disaster response, including casework interviews, damage assessment, sheltering and feeding, health services and crisis counseling.  DAT members also have the full support of the chapter for additional personnel and resources if needed.  For information about training to become a Red Cross volunteer, please call 866-206-0256 EXT. 200 or visit www.redcross-ozarks.org/volunteer.

You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.  The American Red Cross honors donor intent.  Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C.  20013, or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. 

 

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                   

    SHOP OUR ONLINE STOREwww.redcross-ozarks.org/storefor a selection of PETSUPPLIES!

 *** Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn,they depend on us for their safety and well being. The best way toensure the safety of your family is to be prepared with a disasterplan. If you are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Beingprepared can help savelives!

Click on the linkwww.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for achecklist!

 

       

DOG AND CAT

CPR & FIRST AID

CLASSES AVAILABLE!

CALL417-832-9500

 

Weekend Fires

NEWS RELEASE

2/16/2010

Red Cross Helps Family of Nine

Sarcoxie, MO –   

          Members of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) of the Greater Ozarks Chapter responded to a mobile home fire on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in Sarcoxie (Jasper County).  The unit was completely destroyed and the family of nine was provided with temporary shelter, food, clothing and shoes.  The family has seven children and their ages are 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 15.  

          After receiving a call from the fire chief, volunteers were on the scene within one hour to assist the family in need by assessing their basic emergency needs.  The family of nine will also be provided with assistance for their first month’s rent. 

          Other fires over the weekend included an apartment in Joplin (Jasper County) occupied by an individual and a single-family home occupied by a family of four in Elkland (Webster County.)  Both units were completely destroyed and volunteers from the Red Cross met with the families to help them begin their recovery process. 

You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.  The American Red Cross honors donor intent.  Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C.  20013, or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. 

 

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                   

    SHOP OUR ONLINE STOREwww.redcross-ozarks.org/storefor a selection of PETSUPPLIES!

 *** Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn,they depend on us for their safety and well being. The best way toensure the safety of your family is to be prepared with a disasterplan. If you are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Beingprepared can help savelives!

Click on the linkwww.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for achecklist!

 

       

DOG AND CAT

CPR & FIRST AID

CLASSES AVAILABLE!

CALL417-832-9500

 

Ozark Mountain Bank

NEWS RELEASE

2/16/2009

Ozark Mountain Bank Will Present Check to Red Cross

Springfield, MO – On Wednesday, February 17^th, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., the president of Ozark Mountain Bank in Branson, Craig Richards, will present a check for about $2000 to Greg James, Director of Financial Development, for the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross.  Proceeds from the check will benefit Haiti Relief.

          The money was raised by having two employee casual days during the month of January where they could pay a minimum of $3 to wear jeans and tennis shoes for the day.  The bank then matched two times that amount.  In addition, they had collection boxes out in their lobby facilities for customers to donate as well.  

          Since the January 2010 Haiti earthquake, the American Red Cross has received unprecedented support from compassionate individuals, corporations and foundations throughout the United States.  More than 100 people are representing the Red Cross in Haiti.  There are 30 specialists who are responding through activities like relief distribution and telecommunications support.  Fourteen employees, who were permanently based in Haiti prior to the earthquake, are helping to guide the response.  More than 50 Creole-speaking interpreters are stationed offshore supporting a military hospital ship, the USNS Comfort. 

          Ozark Mountain Bank is a full service financial institution with six facilities in Stone and Taney Counties.  Started in 1950, it has built relationships through the years by helping its customers with their financial issues and in return they have made it the strong community bank it is today with nearly $300 million in assets. For the past 60 years, Ozark Mountain Bank has built on strong roots and endless possibilities.


You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.  The American Red Cross honors donor intent.  Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, http://www.redcross.org/. 

P. O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C.

  20013, or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

Update from Miami

 

David Sewell, Disaster Response Volunteer from Lebanon, MO, sends the following update from his assignment to Miami in support of the Red Cross Relief Efforts in Haiti:

 

This is an informal brief description of what the Red Cross is doing in the relief operation in Miami. I only see a portion of the entire operation. I personally address the technology needs of the Red Cross volunteers and staff here in Miami and in Broward County, FL.

The operation here in Miami has a focus of supporting the emergency needs (food, temporary shelter) of American citizens repatriating (returning) to the US or Haitian citizens that might be eligible for citizenship based on having a spouse or other eligible family already here in the US.

Additionally, we are supporting the emergency needs of Haitian adoptees being brought in by plane from Haiti.

We do not get involved in any legal issues (immigration, etc) faced by those coming here from Haiti. The Red Cross provides the same strong and enduring support following a disaster that it has provided for so many years. The Red Cross continues to provide partnerships with various supportive community organizations to make sure the emergency needs of those affected by the Haitian disaster are met as completely as possible.

 

 

Babysitter's Training

2/12/2010

Red Cross Offers Babysitter’s Training

 

Springfield, MO. – Due to classes filling quickly and an increase in demand for trained babysitters, your American Red Cross has added another opportunity for future babysitters.  Local pre-teens and teenagers have the opportunity to become American Red Cross certified babysitters by attending a day-long training session on Saturday, February 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  This one-day interactive class trains young people to be responsible caregivers.  Skills gained will be valuable to those caring for siblings and/or those who want work as babysitters. 

 

Babysitter’s Training covers the following topics:

 

            Safety and Responsibility              Holding

            Leadership                                        Safe Play

            Preventing Accidents                      First Aid

            Basic Care                                        Bleeding

            Hygiene                                             Wounds        

            Feeding                                             Sudden Emergencies

            Diapering

 

Date:                                      Saturday, February 20, 2010

Time:                                     8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location:                              American Red Cross, 1545 N. West Bypass, near corner of West Bypass & Division, Springfield

Age Requirement:              Need to be 11 years of age or older

What to Bring:                     A sack lunch, snacks (or money for snacks from on-site vending

 Cost:                                    $49 per student

Registration:                        Must call the American Red Cross at 417-832-9500, ext 117 (toll free 1-866-206-0256)

 

                                     Class size is limited and will fill quickly

 

*Students will not be permitted to leave the facility during or after class dismisses without a parent or guardian.

 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

 

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                   

    SHOP OUR ONLINE STOREwww.redcross-ozarks.org/storefor a selection of PETSUPPLIES!

 *** Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn,they depend on us for their safety and well being. The best way toensure the safety of your family is to be prepared with a disasterplan. If you are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Beingprepared can help savelives!

Click on the linkwww.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for achecklist!

 

       

DOG AND CAT

CPR & FIRST AID

CLASSES AVAILABLE!

CALL417-832-9500

 

Update from Miami

On the third day of his volunteer assignment to support the Haiti relief effort, David Sewell writes to say, "I am currently working at the Disaster Operation headquarters at the Miami Red Cross Chapter office. I am, along with an excellent local Disaster Technology Team, supporting cell phones, laptops, and conference phones being used by local chapter and national volunteers and staff. The technology team also provides support on an ongoing basis making sure all of the laptops have Internet connectivity and the ability to print. This enables the large variety of Red Cross Disaster workers to access the databases and applications they need to provide assistance to the relief effort in an efficient manner."

Haiti Relief Donation

NEWS RELEASE

2/10/2010

 

 

Panera Bread Donates to Haiti Relief

Springfield, MO– On Wednesday, February 10^th Mindy Spitz, Community Relations Manager for Panera Bread in Southwest Missouri, presented a check for $5,921 to the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross as a contribution to their Haitian Relief efforts.  From January 21^st to February 3^rd, Panera Bread bakery-cafes in Springfield, Branson and Joplin, Missouri, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bentonville, Fayetteville, Ft. Smith and Little Rock, Arkansas collected funds for Haiti. 100% of this donation came from guests who visited these 29 Panera locations and responded to signage about the situation in Haiti.

            Joann Moore said, “I have worked with Mindy Spitz and Panera’s in the past and they have always been a charitable organization.  We appreciate the support of their staff and patrons at this particular time of great need for the Haiti Relief operation.”     

 

About Panera Bread

Traditional Bakery, Inc. owns and operates 18 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in Southwest Missouri, Northwest Arkansas and Tulsa.  Oklahoma City Bakery, Inc. owns and operates 11 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in Little Rock and Oklahoma City. With its identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, Panera Bread is committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Highlighted by antibiotic free chicken, whole grain bread, select organic and all-natural ingredients and a menu with 0 grams artificial trans fat per serving, Panera's bakery-cafe selection offers flavorful, wholesome foods. The menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites, complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across the United States and in Canada, guests are enjoying Panera's warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free internet access provided through a managed WiFi network. At the close of each day, Panera Bread bakery-cafes donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need.  Additional information is available on the Company’s website, http://www.panerabread.com. 

 

 You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.  The American Red Cross honors donor intent.  Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C.  20013, or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. 

 

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                   

    SHOP OUR ONLINE STOREwww.redcross-ozarks.org/storefor a selection of PETSUPPLIES!

 *** Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn,they depend on us for their safety and well being. The best way toensure the safety of your family is to be prepared with a disasterplan. If you are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Beingprepared can help savelives!

Click on the linkwww.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for achecklist!

 

       

DOG AND CAT

CPR & FIRST AID

CLASSES AVAILABLE!

CALL417-832-9500