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Tips For Preparing For A Tornado

James "Bubba" Meeks — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:30 +0000

Tornadoes can strike at anytime and with the recent storms in Moore and Northern Texas, it is now more important than ever to know the warning signs and have a plan in case of these deadly storms were to form in the local communities. Here are the American Red Cross' tips to be aware and prepared for a tornado.

Red Cross: Check On Loved Ones And Help Families Affected By Moore Tornado

Frank Seres — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:28:51 +0000

The American Red Cross has a website set up so that concerned family and friends can check on loved ones in the Moore area. The website is called ‘Safe and Well. To search the list of those who have registered themselves as ‘safe and well’, click here. Additionally, the Red Cross is opening a [...]

Trace Adkins Appointed 2012 American Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign Spokesman

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:00:24 +0000

The season of giving is rapidly approaching, and who better to remind us to do our part to help our fellow man than Trace Adkins? The singer has been appointed the spokesman for the 2012 American Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign. As part of his duties, Adkins will encourage Americans to look past the materialism [...]

Get Ready for Football Season With These Safety Tips

Frank Seres — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:49:09 +0000

Now that the kids are back to school, the fall sports season is about to get underway. No matter what your young athlete is into the American Red Cross wants to help protect them from sports-related injuries and ailments. The Red Cross says when it comes to prevention, a good defense is always the best [...]

Benefit Breakfast Set for Lawton's American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

Frank Seres — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:24:10 +0000

Wildfires, residential fires and storm damage have all played a major roll in bringing down the balance of Lawton’s American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Local Red Cross officials hope an upcoming benefit breakfast will help. The public is invited to the breakfast provided by the Mason’s Pilot Lodge #367. It’ll be Saturday, August 18th from [...]

American Red Cross – Tips For a Safe 4th of July

Frank Seres — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:47:51 +0000

The 4th of July holiday usually means a trip to the lake, shooting off fireworks or simply enjoying a back yard barbecue. Whatever you have planned the American Red Cross offers a few tips to make sure you have a safe 4th of July celebration. When swimming, actively supervise children at all times – even [...]

First Aid – There's An App For That Thanks to The American Red Cross

Frank Seres — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:16:47 +0000

You can now get free and simple lifesaving information on your smart phone, thanks to the official American Red Cross first aid app launched last week. The new app, available for iPhone and Android users, is the first in a series to be created by the American Red Cross. It features instant access to information [...]

American Red Cross 'Heroes'

Frank Seres — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:35:36 +0000

Every March, Oklahomans are encouraged to become ‘Heroes’ simply by giving to the American Red Cross. And all local dollars stay right here in the Lawton-Ft. Sill community. Carrie Norton, American Red Cross Regional Manager of Disaster Response for the Central and Western Region of Oklahoma, visited the K-LAW 101 Morning Crew Friday to let us [...]

Keith, Lady A, Tim: Helping Those Ravaged by Tornadoes

Benne B — Mon, 09 May 2011 00:27:03 +0000

Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Sara Evans, Ronnie Dunn and Alabama are among the first stars to sign on for a CMT benefit concert to help the victims of last week’s tornadoes. The 90-minute show was spearheaded by Hank Williams Jr., who went to the channel with the idea. He says, “Alabama is home…I [...]

Darius Rucker Added To American Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet

Clay Miller — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:00:38 +0000

Darius Rucker will lend his support to the American Red Cross. He’s been added to its National Celebrity Cabinet, along with Christian singer Michael W. Smith, singer-actress Kristin Chenoweth, Latin singer Rogelio Martinez and talk show host Nate Berkus. Their job is to promote the Red Cross’ mission in responding to disasters, providing blood, promoting [...]