Services
Have a question about the services that the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross provides? Below are some frequently asked questions.
What can people expect from the American Red Cross during times of disaster?
Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting the emergency disaster-caused needs of individuals and families. When a disaster threatens or strikes, we provide shelter, food, and health and mental health services, which address basic human needs. In addition, we help individuals and families to resume their normal daily activities independently. This may include a referral or a way to pay for what is needed most: groceries, new clothes, rent, emergency home repairs, transportation, household items, medicines, and occupational tools.
The Red Cross may also help those needing long-term recovery assistance when all other available resources, including insurance, government, private, and community assistance, are either unavailable or inadequate to meet the needs. All assistance is based on verified disaster-caused needs and all assistance is free—literally a gift as a result of the generous support of the American people.
The Red Cross also feeds disaster victims and emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned immediate family members outside the disaster-affected area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and links disaster victims to other available resources.
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How can I help my community?
Working with neighbors can save lives and property. Meet with your neighbors to plan how the neighborhood could plan for a disaster. If you're a member of a neighborhood organization, such as a home association or crime watch group, introduce disaster preparedness as a new activity.
Know your neighbors' special skills (e.g., medical, technical) and consider how you could help neighbors who have special needs, such as disabled and elderly persons. Get prepared by attending our Disaster Services Training Courses.
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In how many countries is the Red Cross present?
There are currently 181 Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies and, in Israel, the Magen David Adom.
I keep hearing about the International Red Cross. What does that mean?
Often, the term “International Red Cross” is used incorrectly in the public domain when referring to one of the many organizations who make up the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
What is the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a phrase that symbolizes the unity of all Red Cross work carried out by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; and national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies or their equivalents around the world, including the American Red Cross; and the Magen David Adom in Israel.
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What is the role of Red Cross workers with the military in time of conflict?
The Red Cross mission is to keep the American people in touch with their family members serving in the armed forces. To accomplish this work, Red Cross workers frequently deploy on assignment with military forces to keep the communication link operational around the clock and around the globe. Other Red Cross services are made available to military personnel on an as needed basis just as they are in the civilian communities.
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How are young people involved in disaster relief operations?
All components of the Disaster Services Program, from planning to response, offer opportunities for youth involvement. During a disaster relief operation, youth are most frequently involved in damage assessment, mass care (feeding and shelter programs), and family service. Youth can also be involved in all aspects of large-scale (national) disaster relief operations on the local level.
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