Emergencies can happen - any time, any day . . .

The American Red Cross of Central Alabama has four areas in Emergency Services.  They are as follows:

The American Red Cross has been assisting disaster victims since 1888.  Through a network of local chapters, supported by state lead units and national headquarters, the Red Cross provides a nationwide disaster services program of planning, preparedness, and response to disasters, and participates with other national Red Cross societies in international relief operations.

The American Red Cross is required by Congressional Charter to undertake relief activities for the purpose of mitigating the suffering caused by disaster.  The Red Cross provides both emergency mass care and individual assistance to people with urgent and verified disaster-caused needs.  Such help is given on a standardized basis and includes preplanned use of available community resources, both public and private.

The Central Alabama Chapter regularly recruits and trains volunteers in the twenty-three disaster response functions.  These individuals provide disaster services in our local community and, when needed, throughout the country.

This service provides reporting and communication services.  Primarily, this service reports the transmittal of emergency messages to military personnel both in the United States and overseas regarding news of serious illness, death or birth of family members at home.  Caseworkers also provide referral services to military families in our community.  This service is one of the American Red Cross “mandated” programs, and is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days each year.

When war, upheaval, or natural disaster disrupts normal communication, the Red Cross springs into action, bringing hope and help to those whose world has spun out of control. International Social Services volunteers help locate missing loved ones, reunite families, bridge the communication gap and make health and welfare inquiries in times of emergency.

Since 1982, Project SHARE (Service to Help Alabamians with Relief on Energy) has helped thousands of eligible Alabamians by providing money to pay energy bills.  The program is funded by monthly donations from customers of participating energy suppliers like Alabama Power and Alagasco.

You can help by saying "YES" to Project SHARE.