Helping those in the Horn of Africa

Local Floridians should remember how earlier this year the state reached record-setting drought conditions, with July 2010 to June 2011 ranking as one of the driest 12-month periods. We saw how the lack of rain carried negative consequences for our land, causing increased wildfires, water restrictions, and low lake levels. Now, imagine those conditions multiplied [...]

Japanese Earthquake: A Little More than a Month Later

It is hard to believe that is has been a little more than one month since the massive 9.0 earthquake rocked Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami.  Donations made from our area are now being used by the Japanese Red Cross to purchase Appliance Kits for pre-fabricated homes that are going up in three of the [...]

Would you be 1 of 5? A look into the Geneva Conventions

At the American Red Cross, that statistic makes us a bit sad. You see, the Geneva Conventions are at the heart of what we do, and they are deeply tied to how we came to be, especially this week as the nation commemorates the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War. But [...]

Somber Snapshot: The impact of Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami

Digital Surgeons created this infographic as a way to capture the scale and impact of the Japan Earthquake Pacific Tsunami. We were moved by how it conveyed the big-picture of the tragic disaster, and wanted to pass it along for anyone else who may be interested in understanding the situation more:

Build back better

Although separated by 8,000 miles, different cultures and unique societies, the tragic earthquakes which struck Haiti and Japan bind them together in many people’s hearts and minds. And for David Meltzer – the man who oversees the global response of the American Red Cross – the two disasters require equally thoughtful responses. David, the Senior [...]

Down the Street. Across the County. Around the World.

This week we have the awesome opportunity of hosting David Meltzer, Senior Vice President of International Services for the  American Red Cross, during his visit to West Palm Beach.  David and and Rob Levine, CEO of the American Red Cross Palm Beaches-Treasure Coast Region, took a moment to discuss how the American Red Cross is [...]

惨劇 (Sangeki): Tragedy, in Japan and across the Pacific

悲しみ (Kanashimi) : Sadness, sorrow Words can’t quite capture the heartbreaking events that unfolded today in Japan, as the series of earthquakes and tsunami waves struck the nation. Our hearts go out to all of the people of Japan, and the other survivors of these disasters. We value the extraordinary disaster response capabilities of the [...]