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Prevent Heating Fires and Be Prepared for an Emergency with These Red Cross Safety Tips

Cathy Kates — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:21:00 +0000

There have been so many structure fires across the Northland and on the Range lately. With temps plummeting far below zero, people are using unsafe resources to heat their homes. But, these unconventional heating sources put your family in danger, even if you think you'll be there to watch it. The Red Cross offers some great tips on how you can keep your family safe.

Northlanders Crowd Flu Vaccine Clinic as News of Local Flu Related Deaths Spreads [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 03:16:55 +0000

This winter reminds me a lot of the H1N1 pandemic a few years ago, and some health officials believe this flu season could rival that one. With at least 8 flu-related deaths in the Northland already this year, clinics are getting very busy as people rush to get the flu vaccine. The Northland’s NewsCenter is [...]

Northland Red Cross Responds When Fire Claims Kettle River Home; Free Smoke Detectors Available

David Drew — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:00:35 +0000

Always hate to hear stories of families being impacted by fire, especially during the winter. Thankfully, we have a great local chapter of the Red Cross. According to a press release we’ve received, thanks to the help of local Red Cross volunteer Joel Huenemann, a fire that claimed the newly-rented home of a Kettle River [...]

Area Red Cross on Standby as Massive Hurricane Approaches East Coast

David Drew — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:30:45 +0000

Meteorologists are calling this things like "Frankenstorm" as Hurricane Sandy approaches the east coast of the United States. The storm that has already claimed nearly two dozen lives in the Caribbean churned Friday near the northern Bahamas and it's expected to hit the states as early as Monday. This storm could merge with a cold front from the west and rival the "Perfect Storm" of 1991 out east. Chapters of the Red Cross in the Northland are ready.

Northland Red Cross Chapter Helping Deer River Family of Five After Fire Takes Everything

David Drew — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:16:10 +0000

At least the family is safe, but just as the kids were excited to get back to school, fire has taken everything from a Deer River family of five. The Northland is great at helping those in need and our area Red Cross is hoping we can help this family. The executive director of the [...]

Red Cross Shelter In Scanlon Closes Saturday June 23

David Drew — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 19:13:10 +0000

At noon today, June 23, The American Red Cross closed its Scanlon shelter. In their press release, Judy Hanne Gonzalez, executive director of the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross, stated that the shelter had no occupants last night. “Rain continues to fall today, but it appears that we’ve turned a corner in our [...]

After Losing His Home to Fire, Trace Adkins Urges Fans to Help Storm Victims, Not Him.

David Drew — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:53:42 +0000

Trace Adkins proves he has life in perspective and a good heart.
Following the news of the devastating electrical fire that destroyed his Brentwood, Tenn., home on Saturday, Trace Adkins has received an overwhelming outpouring of support from concerned friends and fans. He is asking them to re-direct their efforts and generosity to the American Red Cross through CMT One Country to assist those who have lost everything due to the recent storms that pummeled the South and Southeast, instead of sending him anything.