The Dalton / Whitfield Chapter
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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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When a Flood WATCH Is Issued . . .
Move your furniture and valuables to higher floors of your home. Fill your car's gas tank, in case an evacuation notice is issued.
When a Flood WARNING Is Issued . . .
Listen to local radio and TV stations for information and advice. If told to evacuate, do so as soon as possible.
When a Flash Flood WATCH Is Issued . . .
Be alert to signs of flash flooding and be ready to evacuate on a moment's notice.
Move your furniture and valuables to higher floors of your home. Fill your car's gas tank, in case an evacuation notice is issued.
When a Flood WARNING Is Issued . . .
Listen to local radio and TV stations for information and advice. If told to evacuate, do so as soon as possible.
When a Flash Flood WATCH Is Issued . . .
Be alert to signs of flash flooding and be ready to evacuate on a moment's notice.
When a Flash Flood WARNING Is Issued . . .
Or if you think it has already started, evacuate immediately. You may have only seconds to escape. Act quickly! Move to higher ground away from rivers, streams, creeks, and storm drains. Do not drive around barricades . . . they are there for your safety. If your car stalls in rapidly rising waters, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground.
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