Red Cross Club of Indiana University Northwest

09/22/2020

Teach Youth About Preparedness

Youth are an important part of building a national culture of preparedness; children under the age of 18 make up nearly one-quarter of the entire U.S. population.

Promote good financial saving practices by providing clear steps to saving, budgeting, setting and meeting financial goals.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has additional resources online to teach youth financial capability.

Check out the Ready Kids website for tips on how to prepare your entire family.

For more information: https://www.ready.gov/national-preparedness-month-social-media-toolkit

09/17/2020

Disasters and Emergencies

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage because of storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. Eastern Pacific hurricane season is from May 15 to November 30 and Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30.

Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often.


For more information:
https://www.ready.gov/be-informed

09/08/2020

Build A Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find and any one of them could save your life. Headed to the store? Download a printable version to take with you. Once you take a look at the basic items consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets or seniors.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation)

Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert

Flashlight

First aid kit

Extra batteries

Whistle (to signal for help)

Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)

Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)

Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)

Manual can opener (for food)

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Download the Recommended Supplies List (PDF)

Additional Emergency Supplies

Since Spring of 2020, the CDC has recommended people include additional items in their kits to help prevent the spread of coronavirus or other viruses and the flu.
Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:

Cloth face coverings (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces

Prescription medications

Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives

For more information: https://www.ready.gov/september #:~:text=National%20Preparedness

09/03/2020

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September.
The 2020 NPM theme is: "Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today."

Week 1 September 1-5: Make A Plan

Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control recommendations due to the coronavirus.

For more information, visit https://www.ready.gov/september #:~:text=National%20Preparedness%20Month%20(NPM)%20is,%22Disasters%20Don't%20Wait.

08/19/2020

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Below is a CDC vaccination guide for vaccinations from childhood to adulthood to help provide immunity.

Information from the CDC about immunizations:
cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/index.html

CDC Immunization Guide: cdc.gov/vaccines/growing/images/global/CDC-Growing-Up-with-Vaccines.pdf

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan.

07/19/2020

Sunmer Exercise and Activity Tips❗ ☀️🏃‍♀️🌡

Stay cool and hydrated!

Exercising Safely in Hot Weather: https://youtu.be/uEfp75uU_rI

10/29/2019

Sign up to donate at the blood drive on 11/4/2019 from 9a-2p.

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org , sponsor code "iun" to schedule your appointment. You can also download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999.

~Sponsored by the Red Cross Club of IU Northwest

05/29/2019

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=IUN

Here's information about our upcoming American Red Cross blood drive. Schedule an appointment.

04/24/2019

Today’s blood drive was a great success! ❤️

38 donations total, allowing the potential for 114 lives to be saved. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this event!

04/16/2019

Just one more week until our Spring Blood Drive! Walk-ins are forever welcomed, but appointments can be made by going to redcrossblood.org and using the sponsor code “IUN.” Hope to see you there!!

We are also in need of volunteers to man the tables between 9 and 11am, if interested please reach out to Micaela Regnier through Canvas message.

01/31/2019

IUN’s Red Cross Club wishes you and your families comfort and warmth during this bone-chilling polar vortex! ❄️

In light of our recent extreme weather conditions, our January meeting has been cancelled and instead, will be having a short video of what to expect this upcoming semester. Much is still underway and we are always open to new ideas to better serve our community, so feel free to contact us via canvas or any of our social media outlets!

The cold is still amongst us, please be safe! Dress warm and prepare your car to take on these subzero temperatures! Take a look below for some extra tips and tricks!

01/08/2019

2019 is officially in full swing! The Red Cross Club extends their warmest welcome to our existing members and those to come. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding meetings and events this semester!