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Arizona Museum Fire Evacuation and Flood Response

Sedona AZ – The Northern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross has been hard at work responding to the Museum Fire evacuations and preparing for the floods that are anticipated. The Red Cross provided a safe place to stay for people affected by the Museum Fire for seven days beginning July 21, 2019. During that time twelve people stayed overnight, and dozens of meals were offered to shelter... 

Turn Clocks Back and Check Smoke Alarms

Phoenix AZ (November 1, 2018) – Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend and when the majority of United States households turn clocks back an hour, the American Red Cross advises further steps to make sure households are prepared for emergencies. For the state of Arizona, this is a reminder to check and install smoke detectors. “It’s important for everyone to make sure their household is ready,”... 

AZ Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Preparedness Symposium

Prepare a car kit and stow in your vehicle for emergencies or disasters while on the highway, and develop a family emergency preparedness plan while at home. Be prepared for the unexpected. Sedona AZ (September 11, 2017) – Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) Preparedness Symposium, a Whole Community conversation to discuss emergency preparedness challenges and opportunities... 

Support for Hurricane Harvey Continues

Red Cross volunteers ready for Hurricane Harvey support. Sedona AZ (August 26, 2017) – Hurricane Harvey, the first Category 4 Hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. since 2004, brings life threatening and devastating damage to the Gulf Coast. The American Red Cross has mobilized a massive relief effort to provide shelter, food and comfort. This assistance will continue over the next weeks and... 

Arizona Red Cross Helps Prepare for Hurricane Harvey

Sedona AZ (August 24, 2017) — The Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso Region of the American Red Cross is mobilizing staff and volunteers in anticipation of Hurricane Harvey. Initially, eight people, including the Regional CEO, Kurt Kroemer and all regional “ERV’s”, Emergency Response Vehicles, will deploy to Texas where help will be provided in preparation of the hurricane, as well as assistance... 

President Declares Disaster for Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Washington DC (December 19, 2012) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to Massachusetts to supplement the commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy during the period of October 27 to November 8, 2012. The President’s action makes federal funding... 
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