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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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A tornado WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area.
A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for your area. Go to safety immediately.
Tornado WATCHES and WARNINGS are issued by county or parish.
When a Tornado WATCH Is Issued Listen to local radio and TV stations for further updates Be alert to changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it sounds like a freight train.
A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for your area. Go to safety immediately.
Tornado WATCHES and WARNINGS are issued by county or parish.
When a Tornado WATCH Is Issued Listen to local radio and TV stations for further updates Be alert to changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it sounds like a freight train.
Tornado WATCH vs Tornado WARNING
When a Tornado WARNING Is Issued...
If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area. If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area.
If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety(as above).
After the Tornado Passes..
Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area Listen to the radio for information and instructions.
Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage.
Do not use candles at any time.
If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area. If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area.
If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety(as above).
After the Tornado Passes..
Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area Listen to the radio for information and instructions.
Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage.
Do not use candles at any time.
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