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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Choose a safe place in every room--under a sturdy table or desk or against an inside wall where nothing can fall on you. Practice DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON at least twice a year. Drop under a sturdy desk or table, hold on, and protect your eyes by pressing your face against your arm.
Prepare a Home Earthquake Plan
If there's no table or desk nearby, sit on the floor against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you. Teach children to DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Choose an out-of-town family contact. Consult a professional to find out additional ways you can protect your home, such as bolting the house to its foundation and other structural mitigation techniques. Take a first aid class from your local Red Cross chapter. Keep your training current. Get training in how to use a fire extinguisher from your local fire department. Inform babysitters and caregivers of your plan.
Eliminate Hazards
Bolt bookcases, china cabinets and other tall furniture to wall studs.
Eliminate Hazards
Bolt bookcases, china cabinets and other tall furniture to wall studs.
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