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National Homeland Security Threat Level Raised to “High/Orange” for the Financial Sector in New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.
 American Red Cross Urges Families, Businesses to Prepare in Wake of Changing Threat Levels
Heavy Rains Flood Texas, South Carolina
Heavy rains in the South left behind massive floods in parts of Texas and South Carolina, killing two people and forcing hundreds to flee their homes.
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Red Cross, DHS Stress Personal Disaster Preparedness
The American public understands that personal preparedness for all types of disasters is key to homeland security, but many have difficulty finding out exactly how to prepare for a terrorist attack or a natural disaster.
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Red Cross Partners Participate in AIDS Conference
More than 80 Red Cross and Red Crescent representatives joined 20,000 delegates from 160 countries at the 15th International AIDS Conference being held in Bangkok this week.
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Red Cross Poll Finds Public Less Prepared
The findings of a Red Cross/Wirthlin Worldwide survey were just released and revealed startling statistics regarding Americans lack of readiness for disasters.
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Preparation Eases Stress in an Emergency
Public preparedness needs to become a priority for the American public not only for the protection it can offer in the event of a disaster, but also for the sense of calmness it can provide, even in incredibly troubling times.
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Season’s First Hurricane Approaches North Carolina
After sitting off the coast of South Carolina last weekend, Hurricane Alex is now threatening the North Carolina coast.
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New Jersey Flooding
More than 13 inches of rain fall in less than a 12 hour period in south-central New Jersey in mid-July, causing widespread damage. View photos of the disaster and the Red Cross relief efforts.
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Tracing Services Connect Virginia Man With Family in War-Torn Africa
Thanks to the American and Sierra Leone Red Cross Societies, Samuel Mansaray found his family after three years of separation and uncertainty caused by a devastating civil war.
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Western Wildfires Ignite Increasing Concern
Nearly four million acres of forest have gone up in smoke already this year, and Red Cross disaster experts urge endangered residents to prepare now for potential disaster.
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New Jersey Flood Recovery Continues
The rains may not have abated for water-logged New Jersey residents, but disaster recovery efforts are ongoing as Red Cross work continues.
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