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April-11-2012

Central Louisiana Calls for Heroes

The American Red Cross needs heroes in Central Louisiana to help raise fund for victims of disaster, like home fires. Call 318 619-6902 to register today to become a hero or

November-22-2011

2011 Talk of the Town

Hosted in partnership with the Silver Family, on Thursday Nov. 17, the American Red Cross of Central Louisiana hosted the 9th Annual Talk of the Town, the premier holiday fundrai

August-31-2011

Local Red Cross Volunteer Extends Hands of Service to Irene Victims

Central Louisiana Red Cross volunteer Frances Vanderlick headed out to North Carolina yesterday, August 30 to provide aid and service to victims devastated by Hurrricane Irene.&n

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Upcoming Events

Red Cross CPR Instructor Certification Course

Being a Red Cross instructor is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. You must be 17 years of age and will need to successfully complete a Fundamentals of Instructor Training course. If you’d like to learn more about becoming an instructor, or if you’re ready to get started, contact your local Red Cross chapter to begin the process. Current instructors with other providers may qualify for a quick bridging process. Contact 1-800-REDCROSS or support@redcrosstraining.org.

The American Red Cross is offering a CPR Instructor Certification Course on June 26, 27, and 28. Become a certified instructor for your company! The course fee is $500 and the class is limited to 12. Click here to register online or call 800.733.2767.

Red Cross Babysitter Training

Designed for 11 to 15 year olds, the Babysitter’s Training course can help you—

Care for children and infants.
Be a good leader and role model.
Make good decisions and solve problems.
Keep the children you baby-sit and yourself safe
Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.
Write resumes and interview for jobs.
And much more!

Click here to register online or call 800.733.2767 to sign up for the Red Cross Babysitting Course on July 5-6; cost for all materials and supplies is $85.

Pet First Aid Class

Sign up today for a Pet First Aid Class, Saturday, June 2, beginning at 9 AM at the Red Cross, 425 Bolton Ave. The course fee is $70. Click here to register online or call 800.733.2767. Call 318 442-6621 for more information or to schedule a class at your business.

CPR and First Aid Classes

CPR and First Aid Classes are held every Saturday and several weekdays each month in Alexandria and at Fort Polk. Call 318 442-6621 for more information or to schedule a class at your business or school.

Together, you and I are the Red Cross! Join us!

Become a Hero for the Red Cross.

Learn CPR and emergency first aid.

"Save the Day" by becoming a monthly donor.

Join your hometown Red Cross Disaster Action Team.

Get involved -- 20 Red Cross events in March!

Become a shelter.

Veterans History Project

VOLUNTEER INTERVIEWERS NEEDED!!

Call 318-442-6621 to register

For more information or to participate in one of these events, call us at 318-442-6621 or stop by our office at 425 Bolton Avenue. We welcome you!

Preparedness Fast Facts

Be Red Cross Ready!

Learn to be Red Cross Ready with an interactive tutorial by clicking here.

Learn to Save a Life!

Studies have shown that being trained in hands-only CPR can make the lifesaving difference when someone suffers sudden cardiac arrest; learn the steps in the video below.

Download a Hands-only CPR Ready Reference sheet depicting the steps of this technique in English and Spanish. sp

1 in 6 Americans will need the Red Cross~

The key is to be prepared.

Download simple FREE fact sheets:

Be Red Cross Ready (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Coping with Shelter-in-Place Emergencies (English pdf )

Earthquake Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Fire Prevention & Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Flood Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Flu Checklist (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Heat Wave Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Home Pool and Hot Tub Maintenance and Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Hurricane Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Pets and Disaster Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Power Outage (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Returning Home after a Hurricane or Flood (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Swimming Safely in Lakes, Rivers and Streams (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Disaster (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Taking Care of People with the Flu (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Thunderstorm Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Tornado Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Tsunami Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Wild Fire Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

Winter Storm Safety (English pdf | Spanish pdf)

We need your help!

A gift of any size to the American Red Cross will save the day when the next disaster strikes. When a neighbor’s house burns down. When a family needs to contact a deployed service member in an emergency. When a child needs a hug and a blanket. The gift that saves the day is the gift you give today. Your gift supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross in your community, across the country and around the world.