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Disaster Services
Disaster Action Team
Members of this team are on call twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week to respond to local disasters such as single family or apartment
fires. Our team will be on the scene within one hour of being alerted to assist
victims with basic disaster related needs such as shelter, food and clothing.
Our Disaster Action team also provides canteen service to local emergency
workers such as police, fire and paramedic units when responses last more than a
few hours.
During the Northridge Earthquake our team responded immediately
and set-up a shelter at Santa Monica College for the over 300 victims who lost
their homes. This shelter remained open for almost a month assisting earthquake
victims as they put their lives back together.
Disaster Mental Health Team
This team consists of highly qualified mental health
professionals who assist disaster victims with mental health issues. Our team
also has recently begun providing debriefings for the Santa Monica Police
Department. These debriefings are conducted for police personnel to discuss the
affects of high stress incidents. The debriefings are set up within a week of
each incident and have been attended by as many as 20 officers.
Disaster Education
Our Emergency Services Director is a highly sought after speaker
whose presentations on disaster preparedness will inform, educate and entertain.
These free presentations contain valuable information given in a lively,
interactive format and can vary in length and subject matter to fit the
particular needs of each audience. We urge you to take advantage of this free
service and schedule a talk for your business or community organization
today.
Disaster Kits
One thing we know for certain about earthquakes is that they are
impossible to predict. With this in mind doesn't it make sense to be prepared
for the next one before it occurs? Our Chapter can assist you in your
preparedness goals with our nationally approved emergency kits. These kits are
designed to help you survive for three days and contain essential items such as
food, water, flashlight, radio, (with batteries) and first-aid supplies.
(Complete kit supply list on store page). Our kits come in three convenient
sizes:
- 1 person, 3 day emergency fanny pack
- 2 person, 3 day emergency back pack
- 4 person, 3 day emergency tote bag
So be prepared and don't be scared with American Red Cross of
Santa Monica emergency preparedness kits. |
