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Category: Disaster Preparation

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Cold weather shelters open in King County

Cold weather shelters open in King County

Dropping temperatures prompt the opening of warming centers

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Western Washington residents should prepare for coming storms -- warns Red Cross

Western Washington residents should prepare for coming storms — warns Red Cross

Winds of 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph through Tuesday expected

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Red Cross recruiting ReserveCorps volunteers to help with local flood response

Red Cross recruiting ReserveCorps volunteers to help with local flood response

Flooding risk is especially high in the Green River Valley this year because of the weakening of the Howard Hanson Dam upstream.

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Red Cross calls for volunteers to help staff shelters should Green River flood this winter

Red Cross calls for volunteers to help staff shelters should Green River flood this winter

Volunteers for the Red Cross’ ReserveCorp need to be trained now to be ready to respond during flood season

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Who should get care first in major medical disasters?

Who should get care first in major medical disasters?

Institute of Medicine panel says “urgent and clear need” for consistent standards of care.

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Red Cross Tips for Flood Preparation

With the coming winter rains, there is an increased risk of flooding in the Seattle and Puget Sound area.
The Seattle Red Cross has tips for keeping safe in the event of a flood.
Among the Red Cross’s tips are:

Have an evacuation plan and practice it.
Make sure everyone knows how to shut off your home’s gas, electricity [...]

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