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American Red Cross Responds to Wisconsin Floods July-26-2010

Flood, fire and wind created a whirlwind disaster response activity for multiple American Red Cross Chapters across the state.  Throughout Wisconsin, trained volunteers have traveled across the state to open shelters, distribute clean-up kits, conduct disaster assessments and support the emergency needs of those affected by the storms.  Red Cross volunteers have also supported emergency crews with water, Gatorade, snacks and shelter.

All disaster assistance is free.  For instance, clean-up kits are being distributed at Red Cross offices as well as by volunteers going door-to-door.  Each kit includes a variety of clean-up items such as squeegee, mop, bleach, gloves, and more.

Please consider making a donation to our National Disaster Relief Fund to help the people affected across the state of Wisconsin.  Three ways to donate include:
Visit www.redcross.org to donate online
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS
Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10.00 donation

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Emergency Services

Disaster.jpgThe American Red Cross Badger Chapter responds to 85 to 100 disasters each year in Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Grant, Iowa, Juneau, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk Counties. A dedicated team of trained volunteers and paid staff are there to help when disaster strikes a family or a community.

 

Although fire is the most frequent disaster we respond to, trained Red Cross volunteers respond immediately to explosions, storms, wildfires, tornadoes, floods and a variety of other disasters.

 

Disasters come in all shapes and sizes, but are equally traumatic to the person experiencing the loss. One cannot compare a community crisis to the loss of one house - not if it's your house that is suddenly and tragically gone. The despair is the same. So is the need for aid.

 

Immediately following a disaster, the Red Cross is on scene providing relief to those who need it in the form of food, clothing, shelter, medicine, mental health counseling and essential household items. In addition to the services we provide, we make referrals to government and private agencies that can further assist you in the recovery process.

 

All disaster assistance is provided free of charge and is a gift from the American people who donate to support the American Red Cross and the people we serve.

 

 

American Red Cross Can Help

Disaster3.jpgIf you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster, the American Red Cross-Badger Chapter may be able to help.
We are available 24 hours a day. 

 Please call: 1 (877) 618-6628 or (608) 227-1254

 

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Telephone: 608.233.9300 | Fax: 608-227-1264