HEAT WAVE
Who needs convincing it's summer when heat alerts are already a daily occurrence? Practicing safety during the heat of the day and night is critical to personal safety.
As we enjoy the upcoming holiday, precautions for heat-related concerns are critical for your well-being regardless of age.
Whether you're working in the garden, enjoying the lake or hitting the roads for a short vacation make certain you're supplied and equip for the unexpected--like sitting on Interstate 430 for hours in the heat waiting for a traffic pileup to be cleared as you wonder why you don't have cool water in an ice chest with you!
Click for heat safety tips.
A SUMMER OF SERVICE
President Barack Obama has issued a call to service, encouraging Americans to give time to make important changes in communities between now and Sept. 11, designated as a national day of service and remembrance.
The American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas invites you to be a part of service to Arkansas by participating in the Summer of Service. Join with friends and family and invest time becoming trained as a Red Cross disaster worker to be ready to help others during an emergency or disaster.
To learn other ways you can become involved contact Gayla at bowdeng@arkansasredcross.org
Practicing water safety at all times can save a life.
WATER SAFETY
The number of drownings since Memorial Day is already in double digits. The reasons are numerous, but the result in too many instances has been deadly.
As we enjoy the Fourth of July, the Red Cross reminds Arkansans to respect the dangers of water when safety is not observed, whether you're in a pool at home or canoeing down the Buffalo River.
A knowledge of CPR/First Aid/AED is always beneficial, as well as other safety courses. For a list and schedule, take a look at CPR/First Aid/AED courses, or click for an overview of water safety.
Jonathan practices bottle feeding during a recent Babysitter Training.
SO YOU WANT A BETTER BABYSITTER?
Faster than a speeding 3-year-old, the June Babysitter Training is gone. New camp date--Saturday, July 25. Click http://www.redcrosslittlerock.org/forms/CHESked.pdf for a registration form.
If you're 11-15 years old with a desire to provide expert care for children in the neighborhood or your own siblings, this course is for you.
For more information contact cabrerai@arkansasredcross.org
Dusty England and Catherine Carraway
5 CARAT BALL
It's not too late to take a peek at the fun enjoyed by hundreds at the recent 5 Carat Ball that raised critical funds for the Chapter's local disaster relief. Check out photos of Dusty England and Catherine Carraway, hair stylists for the BCBG style show, as well as other guests' pictures.
Read more and find photo links at the 5 Carat Ball roundup page.
ANNUAL REPORT
Click to download a PDF version of the Greater Arkansas Chapter Annual Report for 2008.
WASH YOUR HANDS AND MIND YOUR MANNERS
As health experts continue to watch the progress of the N1H1 virus (also known as the swine flu), Arkansans are reminded to practice the lessons we learned as little ones--to practice good hygiene and manners for ourselves and the consideration of others.
The basic action of washing hands is a simple and important step in reducing the spread of a variety of viruses as well as other conditions. Keeping tissues handy, especially as we work through a very active allergy season, also keeps the spread of germs in check.
For more pointers on what to look out for or questions on the flu, as well as safety and prevention methods, check out http://www.redcross.org/en/pandemicflu.
NEED HELP?
For disaster assistance or a military services emergency call (501) 748-1000 and listen to the menu of contact information.
American Red Cross Greater Arkansas
401 South Monroe
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 748-1030
Servicing the counties of Pulaski, Saline, Faulkner, Lonoke, Cleburne, St. Francis, Lee, Van Buren, Conway, Perry, Monroe, Prairie and Phillips.