American Red Cross - Disaster Relief Program

At a glance..

The American Red Cross provides a nationwide program of disaster mitigation, planning, response and recovery. It may determine the scope, policies and procedures of its disaster relief program, within the framework establish by the local charter, but the American Red Cross must carry out its basic obligation to mitigate suffering caused by disaster.

The details..

"American Red Cross Disaster Relief Program" is an informative book that sheds light on the history and policies of one of America's most important organizations. The book explains how the American Red Cross has been providing relief to people affected by disasters since 1881 through its network of over 1,300 local chapters across the country. It also highlights how this organization plays a crucial role in mitigating suffering caused by disasters both legally and morally.

This book delves into various aspects of the American Red Cross' disaster relief program including their policies for mass care (feeding and sheltering) as well as emergency assistance to individuals with urgent needs. Readers will learn about uniform guidelines and procedures followed by the organization while utilizing available community resources on a preplanned basis.

Through its preparedness programs, "American Red Cross Disaster Relief Program" details how this organization maintains its capability to take immediate action during times when there are threats or actual occurrences of natural calamities such as hurricanes or earthquakes. Assistance may be provided in different forms like fixed or mobile feeding sites, clothing provisions, individual shelters among others.

Lastly but not least importantly,"American Red Cross Disaster Relief Program" describes how all help given to victims is an outright gift without any repayment required or requested from them. This book serves as an excellent resource for anyone interested in understanding more about what goes into responding effectively during emergencies.