The American Red Cross has responded to the National Weather Service’s forecast of rain and high winds for the Reno area this weekend. They offer online resources for area residents to use to prepare and respond should they find themselves affected by storms and power outages.
Checklists that you can read on your computer, mobile or tablet are available. They can also be printed and shared at your office or faith center.
Scott Emerson, Regional CEO for the American Red Cross says, “There are a number of resources that the Red Cross can share in times of bad weather. What’s important is to look over the preparedness information now so that you and your family are ready before storms or power outages.”
There are a number of resources available online to best arm residents with valuable information including the following: a Power Outage Checklist (available in English and Spanish), and Winter Storm Safety (available in both English and Spanish).
The Red Cross has a free Red Cross Flood App to put expert weather and preparedness advice at your fingertips. Providing weather alerts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the app can notify you when a storm is coming your way. The app is available for smart phones and tablets and can be downloaded from the Apple or Google Play for Android app stores.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
