American Red Cross Northern Minnesota Region - Annual Report FY12 July 2011-June 2012 | Page 5
Down the Street
House Fires to Tornadoes
We’re ready to respond to disaster 7 days a week, 365 days a year in our community,
providing shelter, food, clothing and emotional support at no cost to those in need. The
Northern Minnesota Region is part of a nationwide network of Red Cross regions that
work together to respond to large-scale relief efforts.
Home ?res are the most common disaster to which the Red Cross responds. On average,
we respond to more than a disaster a day in our region - many of these home ?res.
Although these ?res don’t typically make the news as tornadoes or other large-scale
events do, they are devastating for those who have suddenly lost their homes, possessions
and sense of security.
In ?scal year 2012, the Northern Minnesota Region assisted more than 2, 000 community
members affected by ?res and other local disasters.
Preparing for the Unexpected
The Northern Minnesota Region teaches families, organizations and corporations
how to be prepared for emergencies through free educational presentations. Last
year more than 290,000 people learned the skills necessary to prepare their families,
neighborhoods and businesses for future disasters.
Red Cross disaster relief workers
distribute clean up supplies in ?ood
damaged Willow River during the
Northland ?ooding response.
Every year, the Northern Minnesota Region teaches people the lifesaving skills they need
to protect themselves and their families, including ?rst aid, CPR and water safety.
We offer these trainings in multiple ways: online training, traditional classroom settings and
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