AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) DISASTER SERVICES

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• AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC)DISASTER SERVICES

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MISSION STATEMENT

• The American Red Cross, a humanitarian
  organization led by volunteers and guided by its
  Congressional Charter and the Fundamental
  Principles of the International Red Cross
  Movement, will provide relief to victims of
  disaster and help people prevent, prepare for,
  and respond to emergencies.

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Facts

• The American Red Cross is not a government agency
  but a privately-funded humanitarian organization
• The ARC relies on donations of time, money and
  blood to deliver lifesaving services to
  individuals and families living in Idaho
• Services are free to our clients, based on need
• Assistance is based on verified disaster-related
  damage
• ARC provides immediate emergency assistance
• Nationally, an average of 91 cents of every
  dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in
  humanitarian services and programs
• Impartial ARC makes no discrimination as to
  nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or
  political opinions

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ARC National

• The American National Red Cross is located in
  Washington, D.C.
• The ARC is made up of over 700 Chapters 36
  Blood Services Regions
• Each year, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn
  to the ARC for services
• More than half a million volunteers and 35,000
  employees

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ARC Greater Idaho

• Idaho is a ONE Chapter State (only 5 nation-wide)
• Headquartered in Boise, ID
• 5 Districts throughout the state
• We are the North Central Idaho District
• Serving 7 Counties approximately 123,800
  residents
• Latah approximately 35,000 residents
• Idaho approximately 15,500 residents
• Nez Perce approximately 37,500 residents
• Lewis approximately 3,800 residents
• Clearwater approximately 9,000 residents
• Asotin approximately 20,600 residents
• Garfield approximately 2,400 residents

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Staff

• North Central Idaho has approximately 20 Disaster
  Response Volunteers
• 9 Paid Staff in the state of Idaho
• 1 Paid Staff in NC Idaho (Health Safety)
• 280 Volunteers in the state of Idaho

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DATDisaster Action Team -(Local Response)

• What do we do?
• On a Local level, our biggest response is to
  Single Family Fires
• In 2008, we responded to 24 fires 14 of which
  were in Nez Perce County, 2 in Latah County
• Greater Idaho Chapter responds to more than 240
  disaster situations annually, more than 600
  families
• Sheltering for wildfire evacuees (Chimney
  Complex fire Waha)
• What do we provide locally?
• Shelter
• Food
• Clothing
• Health Services
• Mental Health Counseling

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Services

• Client Services Providing direct assistance to
  individuals affected by man-made or natural
  disasters, ranging from single-family home
  incidents to larger events such as tornadoes,
  floods and hurricanes, and catastrophic incidents
• Health Services Mental Health Assistance
• Mass Care Feeding, Sheltering
• Armed Forces The ARC links members of the U.S.
  Armed Forces with their families during a crisis

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Other Services

• Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief,
  the American Red Cross offers compassionate
  services in five other areas
• support and comfort for military members and
  their families
• the collection, processing and distribution of
  lifesaving blood and blood products
• educational programs that promote health and
  safety
• and international relief and development programs

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Partnering Agencies

• The ARC works with agencies such as the Salvation
  Army for Feeding
• KRLC Quilters donated quilts
• Southern Baptist Feeding on national level
• Warming Center Partnering with Salvation Army,
  City of Lewiston, TCUW, etc.
• Local Emergency Management how do we partner?

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Red Cross PositionsClient Services (CLS)

• There are several different Groups and Activities
  that you can volunteer in
• Client Services
• Casework
• Disaster Mental Health
• Health Services
• Recovery Planning Assistance
• Welfare Information

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Mass Care(MC)

• Feeding
• Sheltering
• Bulk Distribution
• Community Programs

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Information Management Support Services (IMS)

• Disaster Assessment
• Financial Statistical Information Management
• Analysis Planning
• Information Dissemination

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Material Support Services(MSS)

• Facilities
• In-Kind Donations
• Invoice Review
• Procurement
• Life Safety and Asset Protection (LSAP)
• Transportation
• Warehousing Supply
• RT Communications
• RT Computer Operations
• RT Customer Service
• RT Networking

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Organization Support(OS)

• Public Affairs
• Fundraising
• Response Investigations, Compliance and Ethics

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Partner Services(PS)

• Community Relations
• Emergency Support Services
• Government
• Labor
• Voluntary Agencies

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Staff Services(SS)

• Staff Health
• Staff Relations
• Staff Support Systems
• Training
• Workforce Planning Acquisition

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Operations Management (OM)

• Chapter DRO (Disaster Relief Operation) Director
• Multi-Chapter DRO Director
• National DRO Director

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Be Red Cross Ready

• Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed
• Get a Kit
• Store at least 3 days of food, water and supplies
• Keep your kit where it is easily accessible
• Check your kit every 6 months for outdated items
  

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Be Red Cross Ready

• Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed
• Make a Plan
• Talk with your family create a plan
• Learn how to use life-saving tools such as fire
  extinguishers
• Make sure everyone knows where supplies are
  stored
• Practice Evacuations
• Know where to meet
• Dont forget the pets in your evacuation plans!

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Be Red Cross Ready

• Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed
• Be Informed
• Get Info learn the ways you would get
  information during a disaster or emergency
• Know your Region learn about disasters that may
  occur in your area
• Action Steps Learn First Aid from your local
  Red Cross chapter

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Contact Info.

• 1-800-853-2570 Idaho ARC
• 1-800-REDCROSS National
• Services Financial Information
• 1-866-GET INFO
• 24 hr Hotline for people in need of emergency
  disaster assistance
• www.redcross.org
• www.redcrossidaho.org
• Volunteer Join today by completing the
  Volunteer Application on-line!
• North Central Disaster Action Team Captain
  Ronna Waller 208-305-6475 ronnawa_at_gmail.com

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Health Safety

• To sign up for CPR, First Aid Classes and much
  more, call 1-800-853-2570