Give the Gift of Preparedness this Holiday Season
 
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November 27, 2007
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Empower your loved ones this holiday season by giving the gift that not only prepares them for emergencies, but supports the lifesaving work of the American Red Cross.
Red Cross preparedness and safety products are online and on shelves at several local retailers, making it easy for Oregonians to take the three important actions to “Be Red Cross Ready” – buy a kit, make a plan and get informed.
Red Cross products focus on safety, wellness and preparedness. Everyday emergencies come in many forms – colds and flu, winter road conditions, even a new baby with a fever. The Red Cross wants families to have the confidence and peace of mind that goes along with knowing they are prepared for all of life’s emergencies. Baby wellness items, emergency radios, books on family care giving, auto safety products, hand sanitizer, disposable gloves and preparedness kits are included in the initial line of “Be Red Cross Ready” products.
“Being prepared is a gift that keeps on giving, ensuring that your family has the knowledge and confidence to respond to a disaster or emergency year round,” said Thomas Bruner, CEO of the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross. “Be Red Cross Ready products are an easy way to ensure that your loved ones take that first step toward preparedness.”
Red Cross branded products are available at Target, Wal-Mart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy and Babies R Us, among many other retailers. They are also available through the Oregon Trail Chapter’s online store, accessible at www.redcross-pdx.org. Each purchase helps the Red Cross fulfill its mission to save and rebuild lives, so consumers can not only feel good about preparing their family for an emergency, but also about helping their neighbors, whether next door or across the country.
High resolution photos of Red Cross products are available upon request. For more information, contact the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross at 503-284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.>
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Local Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters an average of every 40 hours. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need. Call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.
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