The Highlands Red Cross is a proud partner with the Cumberland, Harnett, and Hoke County United Way organizations
Red Cross Services
Mark you calendars for June 10th and June 25th for "Severe Weather 2008" - sponsored by Cumberland County Emergency Services. Class runs from 9:30 - 11:30am on June 10th and from 6:30 to 8:30pm on June 25th. Call (910) 867-8151 to sign up!
For fire victims, the Red Cross provides emergency needs: food, clothing, and shelter. A Disaster Action Team (DAT) member goes to the scene of the fire to assess the damage and the disaster-caused needs. The DAT member then issues vouchers so the family can purchase needed emergency supplies.
When a larger disaster strikes, the Red Cross provides for the emergency needs of the families, the mass care needs of the community at large, and then meets with each affected family to determine if any additional help is needed.
The Highlands Chapter is part of the county, state, and federal Disaster Response Plans. Our primary responsibilities include providing food, shelter, health and mental health care. These various forms of care could be initiated before, during, or immediately after a disaster.
Should a hurricane be expected, monitor local media for weather and evacuation updates. If the chapter opens shelters the location will be announced immediately on the local broadcast media.
Disaster Services and Local Red Cross Chapter Web Links:
National American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness website
North Carolina Disaster Preparedness website
Moore County Red Cross Chapter
Scotland County Red Cross Chapter
Wayne County Red Cross Chapter
Wilmington/Cape Fear Red Cross Chapter
Highlands Chapter Office: 807 Carol Street | Fayetteville, NC 28303 |
Contact Us - ph: (910) 867-8151 | fax: (910) 867-6004 | M-F 8am-5pm