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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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Install strong latches on cupboards. Strap the water heater to wall studs.
Know What to Do When the Shaking Begins
DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Move only a few steps to a nearby safe place. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to exit. Stay away from windows. In a high-rise building, expect the fire alarms and sprinklers to go off during a quake. If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground. If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place (as described above). Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
Know What to Do When the Shaking Begins
DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Move only a few steps to a nearby safe place. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to exit. Stay away from windows. In a high-rise building, expect the fire alarms and sprinklers to go off during a quake. If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground. If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place (as described above). Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
Identify What to Do After the Shaking Stops
Check yourself for injuries. Protect yourself from further danger by putting on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Check others for injuries. Give first aid for serious injuries. Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards. Turn off the gas if you smell gas or think it's leaking. (Remember, only a professional should turn it back on.) Listen to the radio for instructions. Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Inspect your home for damage. Get everyone out if your home is unsafe. Use the telephone only to report life-threatening emergencies.
Check yourself for injuries. Protect yourself from further danger by putting on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Check others for injuries. Give first aid for serious injuries. Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards. Turn off the gas if you smell gas or think it's leaking. (Remember, only a professional should turn it back on.) Listen to the radio for instructions. Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Inspect your home for damage. Get everyone out if your home is unsafe. Use the telephone only to report life-threatening emergencies.
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