Resolve to Be Red Cross Ready in 2008
News Release: December 31, 2007
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 508-4378

As greater Lehigh Valley residents ring in the New Year, the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley encourages everyone to resolve to do something that will keep their loved ones safer and bring peace of mind. Resolve to Be Red Cross Ready in 2008 by taking three simple actions to prepare for disaster and other emergencies: 1) Get a kit, 2) Make a plan, and 3) Be informed.

“Preparing for disasters ahead of time helps people stay safer and empowers them to be better able to respond to disasters and other life-threatening emergencies,” said John R. Hughes, executive director. “The Red Cross is here to help ensure that getting better prepared is a resolution you can keep.”

A free online education module is available at www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady to guide users through the three preparedness actions. The 10-minute presentation, which is available in English and Spanish, includes a downloadable disaster supplies kit checklist and emergency contact card.

For more information, call the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley at (610) 865-4400.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 680,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 23,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.