A list of our most recent news articles:

2/7/2005 — Measles Initiative Works To Prevent Deaths In SE Asia
The American Red Cross continues its tsunami relief efforts by committing $35 million to the United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation) to support vaccinations for children in tsunami-affected areas through the Measles Initiative.
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2/3/2005 — Children Need Support To Cope After Major Disasters
A few days after the devastating tsunami struck in southeast Asia, a seven-year-old went into an American Red Cross office to donate the contents of his piggy bank, filled with about $40 – his Christmas money.
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2/2/2005 — Red Cross Responds to NJ Commuter Plane Crash
The Bergen-Hudson chapter of the American Red Cross in New Jersey is responding to a plane crash at the Teterboro Airport this morning. The plane, a corporate jet with 12 passengers onboard, slid off the runway and crashed into a clothing warehouse.
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1/31/2005 — Uncertain Future Hangs Over Thai Tsunami Survivors
Slowly the full moon rises over southern Thailand, a powerful reminder that a month has passed since this stretch of coastline was hit by the tsunami. As the day comes to an end, the families in the temporary shelter of Ao Bo Tho are getting ready for the night.
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1/27/2005 — Red Cross Urges Year Round Blood Donations
The winter months are traditionally a challenging time for blood centers, and the American Red Cross encourages the public to make blood donation a regular part of life no matter what the time of year.
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1/27/2005 — Emergency Response Unit: Ready to Deploy Around the World
One resource rapidly deployed after catastrophic events is the Emergency Response Unit (ERU), a disaster management tool of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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1/24/2005 — Winter Storm Leaves Heavy Snows, Deep Freeze Behind
Communities from Chicago to Washington DC to New York are still dealing with sub zero wind chills as the cleanup begins.
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1/22/2005 — International Response Team Ready to Respond at Moment’s Notice
The Red Cross is there, providing relief and assistance. How can you help?
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1/21/2005 — NBC Benefit Raises $18.3 Million for Tsunami Relief
Thousands of generous Americans pledged an estimated $18.3 million in donations during the “Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope,” hosted by NBC-Universal on Saturday, Jan. 15 for the American Red Cross International Response Fund for the tsunami victims.
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1/21/2005 — Midwest, East Brace For Major Snow Storm
The Red Cross reminds the public to prepare in advance for severe weather conditions.
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1/19/2005 — Red Cross Kits Help Survivors Reconstruct Lives
A “kit” is typically a collection of pieces out of which you build something. The American Red Cross is providing a variety of kits to help the tsunami survivors begin to rebuild their lives.
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1/18/2005 — Reconnecting Families Shattered by Disaster
In the midst of a sea of human tragedy, there is a four-year-old boy in a tsunami shelter who wants his daddy.
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1/16/2005 — Indian Red Cross Mobilizes To Meet Tsunami Challenges
Mr. Vaikali, 42, is lying on a hospital bed in Nagapattinam in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, pondering a bleak and uncertain future.
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1/15/2005 — Tsunami Relief Targets Short, Long Term Needs
On December 26, an earthquake strong enough to stop the earth’s rotation for a split second struck near the coast of Indonesia, and in the hours that followed a massive wave formed that was large enough to travel thousands of miles and ultimately claim 160,000 lives, according to the United Nations.
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1/14/2005 — The Red Cross: an island of safety in the sea of rubble
The advertising sign is lost in a sea of rubble. On it is written ‘Tsunami Hotel’ in big letters, a picture of a giant wave breaking over it. It was a favorite place to stay for surfers from all over the world - until 26 December.
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1/13/2005 — Stars Join 2005 Celebrity Cabinet
Some of today’s hottest stars of stage, screen and music have joined the 2005 American Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet, including Academy Award-nominated actress Julianne Moore, famed director Spike Lee, boxing legend George Foreman, and telenovela actress Gabriela Spanic.
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1/13/2005 — NBC-Universal and American Red Cross Join Forces for Tsunami Relief
“Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope,” hosted by NBC-Universal, will bring together some of Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars in support of American Red Cross relief efforts for survivors of the recent devastating tsunami.
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1/12/2005 — Peace Corps Volunteer Supports Togo's Red Cross
27-year-old Chris Hamon is three months into a two-year assignment in Togo with the Peace Corps supporting the Measles Initiative and other Red Cross campaigns.
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1/11/2005 — Mudslide Buries Small California Town
At least three people were killed and more than a dozen are missing after a massive mudslide struck the California coastal town of La Conchita Monday night.
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1/10/2005 — Severe Storms Pound Western, Central U.S.
Winter weather is gripping states across the U.S., leaving Northern California to deal with record snowfalls, while Southern California and parts of Ohio and Indiana are facing massive flooding.
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1/10/2005 — Red Cross Expands Its Relief Impact in Sri Lanka, Maldives
The American Red Cross is poised to double the number of tsunami survivors it can serve in Sri Lanka, even as relief workers keep an eye on the possibility of a tropical cyclone sweeping into the tsunami-battered nation.
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1/10/2005 — Evans Meets with Bush To Discuss Tsunami Response
American Red Cross President Marty Evans met today with President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Andrew Natsios to discuss the role of U.S. relief agencies in the tsunami recovery effort.
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1/8/2005 — Sri Lankan refugees receive living supplies through Red Cross partnership
On Jan. 9, thousands of Sri Lankans will begin receiving water containers, kitchen kits and hygiene supplies made available by the American people through their generous donations to the American Red Cross.
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1/7/2005 — American Red Cross Releases Comprehensive Tsunami Relief Plan
The American Red Cross today announced a massive relief plan for those affected by the tsunamis, requiring an estimated $400 million to respond to both immediate and long-term needs now and years into the future.
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1/6/2005 — Thai Fisherman Now Fears the Sea
Since the tsunami struck his village of Ban Nam Khem, on Thailand’s southern coast, fisherman Oh Navarak has lost his trust in the sea.
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1/5/2005 — Understanding the Movement
An explanation of the structure and function of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, both internationally and in the United States.
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1/4/2005 — American Red Cross Sends Supplies, Personnel to Bay of Bengal
The American Red Cross is sending additional personnel to support the ever-growing relief effort in the Bay of Bengal, while responders already on the ground are working to develop quick and efficient distribution systems for aid pouring into the devastated region.
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1/3/2005 — Tsunami Survivors Struggling to Cope
Millions of displaced residents throughout Sri Lanka and the surrounding nations have lost family members, their homes and livelihoods and are now struggling to not to lose hope.
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1/2/2005 — U.N. Expects Toll to Reach 150,000 Victims as Aid Reaches the Region
The United Nations now expects the death toll from the Bay of Bengal tsunami to top 150,000, although the true number may never be known because of large numbers of people lost at sea according to officials.
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1/1/2005 — Widespread Devastation in Sri Lanka
Once described as a paradise island, Sri Lanka was left in shambles after the Dec. 26 tsunami that left at least 28,000 residents dead and almost one million others displaced and vulnerable to disease.
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1/1/2005 — Massive Tsunami Relief Efforts Underway
As the new year dawned, millions of tsunami survivors, who were already struggling to cope with a catastrophic disaster, were plagued by unrelenting rainfall, flash floods and severe aftershocks in the wake of the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Dec. 26.
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12/31/2004 — Tsunami Recovery May Be Largest Ever for Red Cross
Officials expect the recovery efforts following last Sunday’s massive earthquake and tsunami to become the largest ever as the death toll continues to climb and now tops 115,000 victims, according to the United Nations.
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12/30/2004 — Inquiries About Those Affected by Earthquake and Tsunamis in the Bay of Bengal
The American Red Cross offers the following for those seeking information on loved ones...
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12/29/2004 — Red Cross, Red Crescent Rallies to Support Countries Devastated by Earthquake, Tsunami
The death toll after this weekend’s earthquake and tsunamis has reached an unfathomable estimated 50,000 victims.
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12/29/2004 — Information About Volunteering to Support Countries Devastated by the Earthquake and Tsunamis
Current information on volunteering for SE Asia crisis.
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12/27/2004 — About Donations of Goods for Areas Affected by the Recent Earthquake and Resulting Tsunamis
What is the best way I can support the relief efforts?
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12/26/2004 — Powerful earthquake, tsunamis strike South Asia, leaving thousands dead, injured and missing
International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in south Asia have begun to mobilize staff and volunteers to affected areas to assist with the immediate needs. Emergency assessment and first-aid teams have already reached some of the affected areas.
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12/21/2004 — Winter Weather Signals Holiday Safety Reminder
Even before winter officially began on Dec. 21, bone-chilling weather and snowy conditions have hampered much of the eastern U.S. and reminded holiday travelers nationwide to get prepared.
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12/15/2004 — Child Health Gets Major Boost in Togo
This week, malaria and other deadly diseases affecting Togo’s children are being addressed on a country-wide scale, and more than 900,000 children under the age of five will be vaccinated against measles.
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