AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) DISASTER SERVICES

1. AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC)DISASTER SERVICES

2. MISSION STATEMENT • The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

3. Facts • The American Red Cross is not a government agency but a privately-funded humanitarian organization • The ARC relies on donations of time, money and blood to deliver lifesaving services to individuals and families living in Idaho • Services are free to our clients, based on need • Assistance is based on verified disaster-related damage • ARC provides immediate emergency assistance • Nationally, an average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs • Impartial – ARC makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions

4. ARC National • The American National Red Cross is located in Washington, D.C. • The ARC is made up of over 700 Chapters & 36 Blood Services Regions • Each year, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn to the ARC for services • More than half a million volunteers and 35,000 employees

5. ARC – Greater Idaho • Idaho is a ONEChapter State (only 5 nation-wide) • Headquartered in Boise, ID • 5 Districts throughout the state • We are the North Central Idaho District • Serving 7 Counties – approximately 123,800 residents • Latah approximately 35,000 residents • Idaho approximately 15,500 residents • Nez Perce approximately 37,500 residents • Lewis approximately 3,800 residents • Clearwater approximately 9,000 residents • Asotin approximately 20,600 residents • Garfield approximately 2,400 residents

6. Staff • North Central Idaho has approximately 20 Disaster Response Volunteers • 9 Paid Staff in the state of Idaho • 1 Paid Staff in NC Idaho (Health & Safety) • 280 Volunteers in the state of Idaho

7. DATDisaster Action Team -(Local Response) • What do we do? • On a Local level, our biggest response is to Single Family Fires • In 2008, we responded to 24 fires; 14 of which were in Nez Perce County, 2 in Latah County • Greater Idaho Chapter responds to more than 240 disaster situations annually, more than 600+ families • Sheltering for wildfire evacuees (Chimney Complex fire – Waha) • What do we provide locally? • Shelter • Food • Clothing • Health Services • Mental Health Counseling

8. Services • Client Services: Providing direct assistance to individuals affected by man-made or natural disasters, ranging from single-family home incidents to larger events such as tornadoes, floods and hurricanes, and catastrophic incidents • Health Services & Mental HealthAssistance • Mass Care: Feeding, Sheltering • Armed Forces: The ARC links members of the U.S. Armed Forces with their families during a crisis

9. Other Services • Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: • support and comfort for military members and their families • the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products • educational programs that promote health and safety; • and international relief and development programs

10. Partnering Agencies • The ARC works with agencies such as the Salvation Army for Feeding • KRLC Quilters – donated quilts • Southern Baptist – Feeding on national level • Warming Center: Partnering with Salvation Army, City of Lewiston, TCUW, etc. • Local Emergency Management – how do we partner?

11. Red Cross PositionsClient Services (CLS) • There are several different Groups and Activities that you can volunteer in • Client Services • Casework • Disaster Mental Health • Health Services • Recovery Planning & Assistance • Welfare Information

12. Mass Care(MC) • Feeding • Sheltering • Bulk Distribution • Community Programs

13. Information Management Support Services (IMS) • Disaster Assessment • Financial & Statistical Information Management • Analysis & Planning • Information Dissemination

14. Material Support Services(MSS) • Facilities • In-Kind Donations • Invoice Review • Procurement • Life Safety and Asset Protection (LSAP) • Transportation • Warehousing & Supply • RT Communications • RT Computer Operations • RT Customer Service • RT Networking

15. Organization Support(OS) • Public Affairs • Fundraising • Response Investigations, Compliance and Ethics

16. Partner Services(PS) • Community Relations • Emergency Support Services • Government • Labor • Voluntary Agencies

17. Staff Services(SS) • Staff Health • Staff Relations • Staff Support Systems • Training • Workforce Planning & Acquisition

18. Operations Management (OM) • Chapter DRO (Disaster Relief Operation) Director • Multi-Chapter DRO Director • National DRO Director

19. BeRed Cross Ready Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed Get a Kit • Store at least 3 days of food, water and supplies • Keep your kit where it is easily accessible • Check your kit every 6 months for outdated items

20. BeRed Cross Ready Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed Make a Plan • Talk with your family & create a plan • Learn how to use life-saving tools such as fire extinguishers • Make sure everyone knows where supplies are stored • Practice Evacuations • Know where to meet • Don’t forget the pets in your evacuation plans!

21. BeRed Cross Ready Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed Be Informed • Get Info – learn the ways you would get information during a disaster or emergency • Know your Region – learn about disasters that may occur in your area • Action Steps – Learn First Aid from your local Red Cross chapter

22. Contact Info. • 1-800-853-2570 Idaho ARC # • 1-800-REDCROSS National # • Services & Financial Information • 1-866-GET INFO • 24 hr Hotline for people in need of emergency disaster assistance • www.redcross.org • www.redcrossidaho.org • Volunteer: Join today by completing the Volunteer Application on-line! • North Central Disaster Action Team Captain: Ronna Waller 208-305-6475 ronnawa@gmail.com

23. Health & Safety • To sign up for CPR, First Aid Classes and much more, call 1-800-853-2570