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House Fires, Silent Disasters
A poignant look at one of the key services every Red Cross chapter shares - assisting the family of disastrous fires. FACT Program Teaches Kids Healthy LifestylesF.A.C.T., designed for children ages 5 to 8, is a six-lesson health and safety program taught by the Red Cross. Neighbor Helping Neighbor
Tuscaloosa residents come together to help prepare hot meals for Red Cross to deliver to tornado victims. Animated States
The Animated States video was a finalist in the American Red Cross MOFILM competition. Haiti One Year Later
The American Red Cross recaps our 2010 disaster relief activities. Aquatic Safety
The American Red Cross recommends that everyone learn to swim to be safe in, on and around the water. Dive in this summer with Red Cross aquatics training. Have a safe and enjoyable summer! Heartbreak to Hope
"Heartbreak to Hope" shows how the people of the greater Lehigh Valley perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies -- down the street, across the country, and around the world. Every day, 365 days a year, people in our community turn heartbreak into hope by providing a hot meal to a disaster victim, training in CPR or helping members of our military. Progress Report for Haiti Earthquake - Feb. 19, 2010
Thank you for coming to the aid of the families left homeless, hungry and frightened by the January 2010 Haiti earthquake. To follow the American Red Cross response as it evolves, please visit redcross.org/haiti. American Red Cross President Gail McGovern in Haiti
American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern visited Haiti on Tuesday and reports on what she saw. Repatriation of American Citizens from Haiti
Red Cross volunteers welcome US citizens returning from Haiti at Homestead Air Base in Miami, FL. Give them a place to rest while they're being processed through customs and department of children and families. Emergency health response in Haiti
An overview of the global emergency health response in Haiti from Dr. Tammam Oloudat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cressent Societies. Gifts that Save the Day
In this season of hope—when you want your gifts to really matter—there’s one gift you can always count on to save the day. When the next disaster strikes. When a neighbor’s house burns down. If someone needs lifesaving blood. Or the comfort of a helping hand. Hope. It’s the gift you give today to the American Red Cross. Visit redcross.org. And give the gift that saves the day. Click here to view a personal message and video. How To Perform Compression Only CPR
In a life-threatening emergency, doing something is better than doing nothing at all. If you haven’t been trained or can’t recall how to perform full CPR, the Red Cross recommends two simple steps to help someone survive a cardiac arrest: Call or have someone call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number and give continuous chest compressions until medical help takes over. This three-minute video shows you in clear, easy-to-follow steps how to perform compression-only CPR in the event you witness the sudden collapse of an adult or adolescent. (watch now) American Samoa Volunteer Loses 13 Family Members
Alofa Ofagalilo lost 13 members of her family in the tsunami in America Samoa. She gets inspiration from volunteering her time with the Red Cross and helping others in America Samoa. Click here to view “American Samoa Volunteer,” a two-minute video. Between Heart and Hand
For an inspiring look at how people can change lives through the American Red Cross, click here to view “Between Heart and Hand,” a two-minute video. Together, we can transform a life in crisis into a life of hope. Common Questions: H1N1 Flu - What's the Real Deal?
Sharon Stanley, American Red Cross Chief Nurse, answers common questions about the H1N1 flu virus. Part 1 of the three video series answers the question "what's the real deal?" with H1N1. Sharon addresses the H1N1 hype, distinguishes how it differs from the seasonal flu, and takes on suggested behavior if you become ill.
Common Questions: H1N1 Flu - Vaccination Confusion - Remedied!
Sharon Stanley, American Red Cross Chief Nurse, answers common questions about the H1N1 flu virus. Part 2 of the three video series addresses vaccination confusion and remedies it with real answers. She covers the 3-steps to avoid the flu and emphasizes the importance of vaccination. Issues she confronts include the two vaccination options, the necessity of H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines, the difference between vaccines and antivirals and the age-old misnomer that you can get the flu from the vaccine itself!
(watch now) American Red Cross Disaster Response
From single-family home fires to flooding, the Greater Lehigh Valley Red Cross responds to a disaster on average once every three days. Red Cross disaster services volunteers are available around the clock to provide relief and aid to families affected by emergencies in Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. (watch now) Valley Wide Help
Have a problem and don't know where to turn? You are just a phone call away from the information you need. At Valley Wide Help, we listen and we help. Our team of Information and Referral specialists is here to help with a database of nearly 2,000 local, state and national health and human service agencies. Valley Wide Help brings people and services together. (watch now) Be a Better Babysitter
Being a babysitter isn't all child's play. It takes leadership and knowing basic child care and basic first aid. Trust the American Red Cross, the leader in health and safety training, to give youngsters ages 11 - 15 the skills and confidence to become a great care provider. Babysitter's Training is a fun, interactive course that builds self-assurance, responsibility and leadership skills. (watch now) Unveiling of New Response Vehicle
The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley unveiled its newest response vehicle and trailer. The new disaster response vehicle, a Dodge Sprinter, will provide the Red Cross with a compact mobile office and will be versatile enough to perform other disaster relief functions. (watch now) Disaster Services | Preparedness & Training | Military Services | Valley Wide Help Lifeline | Special Events | Blood Services | International Svcs | Youth | Nursing About Us | Contact Us | Videos | Job Opportunities | Site Map © 2011 American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley |
