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About the Red Cross
Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
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Fundamental Principles
Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality
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American Red Cross Structure
Washington State has 15 Red Cross Chapters 4 Regional Chapters- INW is a Regional Chapter INW covers 6 counties in Washington & 5 in
North Idaho. We assist 5 other Community Chapters in
Eastern Washington. Mutual Aid is Statewide. Easy to move resources and volunteers
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Chapter/Regional Leadership 6
Terry Pollard Regional CEO
Responsible for Red Cross service delivery, fundraising and external relations in the region.
Megan Snow Communications Director
In charge of special event planning and regional public affairs.
Dawn Holman Volunteer Services Director
Recruits, interviews and assigns new volunteers.
Kris PitcherChief Development
Officer, Creates and fosters community partnerships and donors.
Chapter Disaster Leadership 7
Jamie Hill Emergency Services Director
Oversees the disaster response at the Inland Northwest Chapter.
Sam McQueen Emergency Services Coordinator
Coordinates disaster volunteer intake and deployments.
Arlene Chandra Training Coordinator
Coordinates and creates the training schedule.
Valeta Biggs Disaster Health Services Lead
Health Services instructor and disaster liaison.
Bob Reimer Logistics Coordinator
Handles all of our supplies, trailers, and vehicles.
Red CrossDisaster Response
Performance Standards
24/7/365 coverage and notification
2 hour maximum to make contact with client
4 hours to set up a shelter. Advance notice helps with planning!
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The Big Stuff Large scale event- wildfires, apartment fire, flooding, earthquake,
hazardous materials spill, etc. loss of several residences large evacuation
If the event is outside of Spokane County, the ES Director and
the entire Team will come to support the local volunteers, and help manage the event
Will immediately initiate the five key functions of Disaster Services
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Five Key Functions of Disaster Services
Sheltering Feeding Public Affairs/
Fundraising Disaster Assessment Staffing an
Emergency Operation Center (EOC)
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Red Cross Resources
241 Shelters 12 Trailers
• 60 cots in each• 120 blankets in each
2 Emergency Response Vehicles
222 Disaster Volunteers
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House Fires Our most common response is a local house fire
The on-call Disaster Action Team (DAT) Lead will receive the call and respond to the scene with their team
The DAT team lead will work with the Fire Department Incident Commander on scene to assess the situation and get information about the damage to the home
They will then talk with the clients to determine what their immediate emergency needs are
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Comfort kits (hygiene items, toys, etc.)
Temporary housing
Food
Clothing
Medical items/Medications
Emotional Support
Referral to long-term support services
Development of a recovery plan
Assistance with security deposit and/or first month’s rent
Support (canteen services) to emergency responders
The Red Cross provides:
“In Kittitas County, emergency response agencies and the local American Red Cross have established an integrated and proactive relationship in managing events in our community. The relationship integrates the Red Cross in all aspects of emergency preparedness – prevention, planning, response, mitigation and recovery. The results have been an efficient response and duplication of services is avoided. This was evident in the Taylor Bridge Fire.”
-Rich Elliott, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief
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Partner Organizations
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SOUTHERN BAPTISTS