Volunteer training to provide Red Cross Disaster services. Speakers and public classes are offered. Red Cross staff works with city and county, as well as collaborating with other Community Based Organizations to ensure appropriate support for victims. Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting the immediate emergency needs of people affected by disaster. The Red Cross provides shelter, food, medical care and mental health services.
Financial assistance is provided to help victims resume independent living.
All disaster relief is given free of charge as a gift from the American people. For information, call your local chapter. Provides assistance to all persons deprived of essential needs of life due to natural or man-made disasters. Meets three times each year. Members appointed by the Board of Supervisors.