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Local Red Cross Office
318 S. Court St
PO Box 218
Florence, AL 35631
Phone:256-764-2911
Fax:256-760-9507
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Disaster Mission
Emergency Services
Disaster
Preparedness:
The American Red Cross of Northwest Alabama Chapter Disaster Services
mission is to ensure disaster planning, preparedness, community disaster
education, mitigation, and response at the local level is consistent with
the overall mission of the National American Red Cross and that our
community receives the highest quality services in a uniform, consistent,
and responsive manner.
Planning to Respond
Long before a disaster strikes, the Red Cross plans what it will do. A
disaster response plan identifies what it will take to respond to various
disasters, what resources are needed, and how they will be coordinated and
used. As part of the planning process, the Northwest Alabama American Red
Cross Chapter practice and participates in local, state and federal drills
and exercises. Such planning enables us to respond more efficiently and
effectively.
Preparing to Respond
Every Red Cross Chapter works continuously to be ready to respond by
coordinating and collaborating with other local and national community based
organizations. As part of this process, we identify facilities to set up as
shelters and service centers, make arrangements with vendors for needed
supplies, and work with local merchants. Our ability to respond also depends on having people who are trained and
ready. We offer regularly scheduled basic disaster course training to new
volunteers who can then provide consistent, quality services to people
affected by disasters.
Red Cross Services to People Affected by Disasters
The Red Cross works to provide those affected by disasters to return to
normal life prior to the disaster as quickly as possible.
Disaster Mission
Emergency Services
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