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Thunderbolts Strengthen Region's Disaster Response Capabilities
Throughout the last month, our Nebraska-Iowa regional volunteers and staff were put to the test with thunderbolt drills. These exercises were designed to test each chapter's ability to respond to a large-scale disaster. Without prior warning, teams in each chapter were tasked with opening several shelters simultaneously, all within the span of a few hours. Each shelter was required to hold 100 people and had to be staffed by trained Red Cross volunteers. Teams worked closely
NEIA Red Cross
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Spring Storm Season Is Here — Let’s Get Ready
With spring’s arrival comes an increased likelihood of severe weather across Nebraska and Iowa. Preparation now can make a big difference when storms roll through. First Things First: Stay in the Know Weather changes fast, and having multiple ways to get updates is important — especially if the power goes out. Phone alerts, local news, battery‑powered radios, weather apps… they all work together to keep you informed. One tool worth downloading is the free Red Cross Emerge
NEIA Red Cross
Mar 253 min read
A True Partnership in Service: Dave and Annette Tolander’s Red Cross Story
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the American Red Cross. With 90 percent of the organization's workforce made up of volunteers, people like Dave and Annette Tolander play a critical role in helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Every year, the Red Cross responds to approximately 65,000 disasters across the country — from home fires to large‑scale events like hurricanes, floods and wildfires. As extreme weather intensifies, the frequency and se
NEIA Red Cross
Mar 192 min read
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