There are many possibilities provided by online mapping tools in advancing emergency response. An online map can allow community members to upload geo-tagged information to alert other community members or emergency officials to a problem or situat...
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According to a new study by the American Red Cross, more Americans are choosing mobile apps to help them in times of emergencies. The Red Cross has introduced apps for shelter locations, first aid tips and instruction and hurricane preparedness, ...
Most people seem to think they would know what to do in an emergency, but in reality, it takes a lot of planning and preparedness to know how to react in an emergency or disaster. For World First Aid Day on September 8th, the French Red Cross wan...
September 8 is World First Aid Day and the Canadian Red Cross is calling on all Canadians to ensure they have the skills needed to save lives when an emergency happens. This call to action is especially important in light of recent polling that s...
Brittany Graul might be the ambassador for Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival, but she’s also a champion for making sure families are prepared to take care of themselves in the event of a disaster. Brittany recently participated in the Disast...
The Canadian National Exhibition opened in Toronto last Friday and with the threat of the end of summer looming in the distance comes with it a dangerous combination of carnival games, food, and rides. Here at the Canadian Red Cross, we’ve put...
Guest entry by Melanie MacDonald, Communications Coordinator in Atlantic Canada Have you heard about our Canadian Red Cross and Transport Canada water and boating safety teams touring the Atlantic region this summer? Since the beginning of June, 16 ...
*Our friends at momstown.ca recently posted this blog by our own water safety expert, Shannon Scully-Pratt. We wanted to share this important information with you on how to keep kids cool this summer. We’ve had a series of heat waves across the coun...