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Nantucket volunteers preparing for and getting the shelter ready at Nantucket High School.
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| American Red Cross launches Preparedness Initiative on Nantucket.  The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter has launched the final stage of its Nantucket Preparedness Initiative, aimed at benefiting every resident on the Island. Last week, a Red Cross volunteer delivered the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), supported by a Nantucket Foundation and the Chapter is in the process of supplying 1,000 blankets donated by a business off-Island. With a special Cape and Islands United Way community challenge, the American Red Cross now has $43,000 left to raise to support the Nantucket Preparedness Initiative. The plan consists of pre-positioning the equipment and recruit, train and equip the volunteer team necessary to be prepared and respond to an emergency when the need arises on Nantucket. All funds raised towards this plan will stay on the Island. More particularly, this means: • Pre-position the materials and equipment to support shelter and mass care for 1,000.
• Incorporate current communications and data equipment to support a major shelter operation.
• Modernize the emergency support vehicle to support response requirements.
• Expand volunteer recruitment and training initiatives enabling each member of the Nantucket community to be part of the preparedness solution with specific focus on the youth and diverse members of Nantucket.
• Demonstrate that the Red Cross is committed to partner with other organizations and residents within the Nantucket community through Memoranda of Understanding with other response agencies and Emergency Management on the Island.
• Provide improved access to training systems through targeted outreach programs increasing the number of residents trained in critical life saving skills training.
• Demonstrate donor support will be directed to continuously improve the quality of Red Cross service delivery, community preparedness, education and disaster response on Nantucket. The Cape Cod and Islands Chapter is continuing to build its disaster volunteer team on the Island. The chapter has finalized the training of 12 new disaster volunteers to join the existing 10 trained volunteers in place on the island led by Red Cross Zone Leader Reverend Georgia Snell. Donor funds from all over Cape Cod and the Islands enabled the initial pre-positioning of the equipment to shelter 100 people, which is maintained in a Red Cross response trailer positioned at the Fire station. All Disaster Relief Support is provided free of charge. The Chapter is actively pursuing donor and foundation funds to support the Preparedness Initiative for and by Nantucket. To donate or to inquire about the Nantucket Preparedness Initiative or about Red Cross training programs, both online and in person, please contact the American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, American Red Cross, 286 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 toll-free at (508) 775-1540 or click Donate. 
Note : All disaster relief support provided by the American Red Cross is free of charge. The Chapter does not receive government funding. It is totally dependent upon local support from foundations, individuals and businesses. A gift of any size to the American Red Cross supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross in your community, across the country and around the world.
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The Chapter is offering several Disaster Training Classes. Here is Disaster Volunteer, Bob Hartman (standing), training Disaster Action Team members: Phil Gallagher, Burt Balkin, and Barry Rector.
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Red Cross volunteer at the Nantucket Fair.
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American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. The Cape Cod and Islands Chapter receives no government support for disaster relief services.
To support your chapter, donate on-line right here.
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| Welcome to the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter! Please use this site to sign up for all classes, be it First Aid, CPR and AED, Pet First Aid, Chokesaver for Restaurants, Babysitting and more. We also offer classes for Disaster Volunteers and Disaster Preparedness sessions for community groups. You can volunteer, find information, sign up for training or donate right here. Simply use the buttons to navigate. Call for more information 508 775-1540 or send an email to info@cciredcross.org now.
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| Red Cross Offers Free Emergency Preparedness Sessions Upon Request Volunteers at the Chapter are happy to come and present a free Emergency Preparedness Session for your group. Simply contact the chapter house at (508) 775-1540 and ask for Karen Whiting or send an email to info@cciredcross.org Also check out the Be Red Cross Ready information below.
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| The Red Cross is a critical part of the emergency response network on Cape Cod and the Islands. Our volunteers respond, teach, and care for our community when the need is greatest 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We are expected to be ready at all times. We are here when help is needed most.
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| Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Check out the Red Cross store or consider a gift certificate for training. Call (508) 775-1540 to order. And, check out the brand new special gift catalog... a new way of giving and supporting the Red Cross... and, it's not too early to order your Heroes Breakfast tickets... Thank you and happy Holidays!
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| Help the Chapter 12 months a year! Join the Circle of Friends today with an automatic gift through your credit card. Just click here to download the form.
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| Give the gift of training!! What a better gift to give than the Gift of Safety? Give your loved ones valuable lifesaving skills. These gift certificates make wonderful gifts for holidays, birthdays, or just an everyday way of showing you care. |
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| Web site maintained by Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, American Red Cross. 286 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601,
tel. (508) 775-1540 or (866) 762-1928. Click here for privacy policy.
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Please help us reach the goal of Preparedness on Nantucket...
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Red Cross Disaster Services Classes offered on Nantucket, on Nov. 12 & 13... >> more
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Rev. Georgia Snell
(Nantucket Zone Leader)
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Red Cross Looking for Instructors for First Aid and CPR/AED Classes on Nantucket...
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Nantucket Red Cross volunteers participate in first regional Shelter Simulation... >> more
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Red Cross organizes "Water Safety Today" classes for Facilities with Swimming Pools...
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Nantucket Residents and Businesses
raise $8,143 to support Red Cross Haiti relief efforts. >>more
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United Way Challenges:
Nantucket and MV
Communities...
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Check out the latest schedule on classes in CPR, AED, babysitting, babysitting instructors and more... United Way supports Nantucket Preparedness Initiative with a $10,000 challenge grant... >>more
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Get Prepared! Download Preparedness Information about Floods,
Heat Waves, Fire Safety,
Pet Safety, Hurricanes,
Winter Storms.
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Tupancy - Harris Foundation supports Nantucket Preparedness Initiative... >>more
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Disaster Volunteer, Betty Hartman (standing), training volunteers: Julie Fitzgerald, Tracy Flynn, and Maryann Worth.
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Consider a gift of health and safety. Check out the various products here.
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Disaster Preparedness Guide for Seniors by Seniors, download your copy, click here..
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Be Red Cross Ready Brochure now translated in Portuguese. Click here for a copy.
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Order a box of heater meals. Click here to download the order form.
Looking for a gift for that special someone? Order a preparedness kit here or call toll-free (508) 775-1540.
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For a link to National Red Cross, click here.
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