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The American Red Cross works with community partners to help the public anticipate, survive, prevent and recover from disaster.
The Red Cross provides practical and helpful awareness and education information that show the public how to save lives, reduce injuries and how to protect their homes during disasters.
+Disaster Action Teams: (DAT) serve as emergency responders to any disaster within our chapter's jurisdiction.
+Emergency assistance to disaster victims based on actual need, at no charge to those assisted.
+Verification and assistance to victims of both single family and multi-family disasters in Whitfield County.
+Dalton/ Whitfield American Red Cross is a Clearinghouse for other community agencies during disaster to avoid duplication.
+On average the Dalton / Whitfield Chapter provides casework services to 160 individuals each year. resulting in more than $31,000 of emergency financial assistance
+Emergency assistance to disaster victims based on actual need, at no charge to those assisted.
+Verification and assistance to victims of both single family and multi-family disasters in Whitfield County.
+Dalton/ Whitfield American Red Cross is a Clearinghouse for other community agencies during disaster to avoid duplication.
+On average the Dalton / Whitfield Chapter provides casework services to 160 individuals each year. resulting in more than $31,000 of emergency financial assistance
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Reduce Potential Flood Damage
Raising your furnace, water heater, and electric panel if they are in areas of your home that may be flooded. Consult with a professional for further information if this and other damage reduction measures can be taken.
Floods Can Take Several Hours to Days to Develop
A flood WATCH means a flood is possible in your area.
A flood WARNING means flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in your area.
Flash Floods Can Take Only a Few Minutes to a Few Hours to Develop
A flash flood WATCH means flash flooding is possible in your area.
A flash flood WARNING means a flash flood is occurring or will occur very soon.
Raising your furnace, water heater, and electric panel if they are in areas of your home that may be flooded. Consult with a professional for further information if this and other damage reduction measures can be taken.
Floods Can Take Several Hours to Days to Develop
A flood WATCH means a flood is possible in your area.
A flood WARNING means flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in your area.
Flash Floods Can Take Only a Few Minutes to a Few Hours to Develop
A flash flood WATCH means flash flooding is possible in your area.
A flash flood WARNING means a flash flood is occurring or will occur very soon.
Know what to expect
Know your area's flood risk--if unsure, call your local Red Cross chapter, emergency management office, or planning and zoning department. If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily raining for several days, be alert to the possibility of a flood. Listen to local radio or TV stations for flood information.
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