If you have a disaster-related emergency, call (828) 258-3888 or toll free at (800) 728-9817.
Disaster Response
Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, health and mental health services to address basic human needs. In addition to these services, the core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster to enable them to resume their normal daily activities independently.
In our area, the Chapter regularly responds to single-family fires as well as floods, winter storms, and other weather-related disasters. Specially trained disaster volunteers also respond to large-scale national disasters, such as hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, and mudslides.
The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources.
Disaster Education
Click here for our Disaster Training Courses.
Individuals wishing to become dedicated Red Cross disaster responders first complete an application and orientation conducted by the Volunteer Services department. Once the orientation is completed, prospective volunteers complete training courses, starting with “Introduction to Disasters.”
Other training offered at our Chapter includes the following:
-Public affairs
-Setting up a shelter
-Developing family-service interviewing skills
-Helping local officials bolster disaster response measures
-In-kind donations
-Delivering quality community disaster education
*Some courses require previous education and/or first-hand disaster experience.
Other Emergency Services
Locate friends and family affected by disasters. Click here for the American Red Cross Safe and Well List.
Single family house fires can be devastating. Smoke detectors help save lives. Our chapter sponsors free smoke detectors to families. Learn more about Fire Safety and how you can apply for a free smoke detector.
Additional resources for you and your family.
Learn about International Relief Efforts.