The American Red Cross has been serving Tallahassee and the surrounding area since 1917. In the past eighty-three years, the American Red Cross has provided a helping hand by reaching out to local residents, and last year touched the lives of more than 9,500 people in the eight counties that we serve. Our Armed Forces Emergency Service and Disaster Services programs are high priority services that are available twenty-four hours a day for emergencies. Following major disasters, such as the Florida Wildfires, Hurricane Earl, Hurricane Georges and Hurricane Floyd, our Disaster Services program has responded quickly and efficiently in helping victims in need. And, when a loved one is sick or dies, it is important to provide that information to a family member in the military stationed far from home.
Volunteers provide essential services in both of the programs.
Responded to 167 single-family fires in our eight county service area. Sent 103 Disaster Services volunteers to disaster relief operations in response to Emergencies and disasters throughout the United States. The American Red Cross remains ready to respond in time of an emergency. Quick response and dependable services are features that we offer in all of our programs. We measure these through the Standards of Excellence that we are committed to provide locally.