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Burlington County Chapter offers
a variety of services:
Disaster aid to individuals, families, and the community-
In time of need, the Red Cross is here to help you. In the event of a house
fire, damaging storm, or other disaster, we can provide fast and concrete
assistance to tide you over. We can provide a few nights of shelter, food, and
clothing to those who have suffered a disaster, and we can set up shelters in
the event of a larger disaster. If you are a disaster victim, you can call
(609)267-9595 for
assistance any time of the day or night. If you call after office hours, listen
to the recorded announcement for additional contact information.
How to Prepare for Disaster- information you
can use before disaster strikes.
Disaster Aid to Individuals-information on how
we can help after a disaster happens.
Pet
Aid- for information on how to keep your pet safe during a disaster and how
to prepare in advance.
Communication assistance to Military Service members and relatives
- If you need to communicate with your service member in an emergency,
please call 1-800-696-3873. This number will be answered 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
Training for Red Cross Instructors- Instructor courses will be offered during
the month of October. More information will be posted here soon.
Training for individuals and companies- every
month, the Chapter offers a variety of first aid and CPR courses that can teach
you to help yourself, your family, and your friends in the event of accident or
illness. Soon you will be able to register for these classes on-line. Until
then, you can register for courses over the telephone. If your company or
workplace is in need of training to comply with OSHA regulations or simply to
make your place of work a safer place, we have programs that will fit your every
need. Call (609)267-9595 ext 118 for more information.
Services to Authorized Providers- does your company
offer health and safety training at the workplace? We can support your training
needs by offering instructor training, providing the necessary books and
materials for courses, and processing the course records when the training is
completed. An Authorized provider is a company, organization, or individual who
has signed an agreement with the Chapter to provide Red Cross training at their
site. We are here to help you develop a successful training plan.
Safety products- need a first aid kit for your car,
home or workplace? We have all sizes in stock and ready to go. Personal disaster
kits, pool first aid kits, and even pet first aid kits can be found in our
store. Come by during business hours to see what we have to offer.
Need an AED for your workplace or home? We can
facilitate your purchase and provide training in how to use the equipment.
Blood Drives- Blood
is in short supply in the Delaware Valley. Please consider becoming a blood
donor. Link
to Philadelphia Blood Region Web Site
Lifeline Personal Response Service-
Provides emergency communication for senior citizens or people with special
needs.For any of these programs and services, please call (609)267-9595 for
additional information.
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