Save a Life Saturday
Join us Saturday, March 27th and get certified in Adult CPR while also supporting our annual HEROES campaign!
Pre-registration is required.
Price: $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door
Red Cross Disaster Response
Multiple Fire Week
Monday, March 8
The Red Cross was called out Monday morning at 5:01am to a multi-family apartment fire on Ferry St. We assisted 4 families (total of 7 people). Rehab was provided for approximately 25 emergency workers.
Sunday, March 7
On Sunday morning at 1 am, we responded to a single family fire on Morton St. Family of 4 was assisted. We provided rehabilitation for approximately 40 emergency workers.
A mental health volunteer was contacted and arrived on scene to help the clients, who had lost people in the fire.
Responders: George Bittles, Justin Kramer, Dave Fagan, Joan McShane, Chris Brady and MH volunteer Tari Alper.
Saturday, March 6
There was a single family fire in Delphi, IN at 4 am. A family of 5 was assisted. Rehab was provided for 40 emergency workers. Responders Dave Fagan and George Bittles.
Friday, March 5
At 10:30am a call came in from St. Joseph Regional Chapter in South Bend, IN. They were requesting mutual aid of 300 to 400 blankets due to a industrial fire at Tyson Foods in Logansport, IN (which is covered by Cass/White Co. Chapter). Upon arrival, blankets were not needed, but Tyson provided funds for food to be served to nearly 1300 of their employees who were evacuated out into the parking lot. Cass Co. Chapter procured the food, we picked up and helped with the Mass Care feeding.
First initial responders: Dave Fagan and Chris Brady. We placed a page out for more volunteer assistance. Second responders: Joan McShane, Michael Mahn, Justin Kramer and George Bittles.
Thursday, March 4
At 5:45am, we responded to a kitchen fire at an apartment in Cambridge Estates. Assisted a family of three. Only family assistance was provided.
Responders Joan McShane and Dave Fagan.Read more
March is American Red Cross Month
Since 1943, March has been designated as Red Cross Month, a time to recognize the valuable contributions of our supporters whose generosity makes the work of the American Red Cross possible.
The Red Cross fulfills a unique and vital role not only for those in need, but for all who engage with us on some level. We all work very hard to be there with help and hope when people need it most – and we need the public’s support to continue our work. Working together, combining national and local efforts, we can make this March campaign truly successful.
We’re calling on everyone in our community to be a HERO and engage with the Red Cross – whether it is by donating blood; signing up for a CPR, first aid or another Red Cross course; giving a financial gift that can really save the day when the next disaster strikes; or getting involved as a volunteer.
Haiti Disaster Relief
For photos on the Red Cross Relief efforts in Haiti, please click HERE.
The American Red Cross is accepting monetary donations to aid in the disaster relief efforts in Haiti.
More detailed information on current relief efforts can be found HERE.
To donate locally, please call the chapter at 765-742-6975 or mail in donations to 615 N 18th St., Ste 101, Lafayette, IN 47904
Or text HAITI to 90999 for a $10 donation to the Red Cross. The charge will be added to your monthly phone bill.Read more
