Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with red_cross www.salem-news.com 2010 Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a single family house fire Saturday morning, April 23rd, in the 1800 block of 31st avenue NE, in Salem. The house sustained fire and smoke damage and no injuries were reported. A pet cat perished in the fire. The Red Cross assisted the three adults with lodging, food, clothing and emotional support. http://salem-news.com/articles/april232011/red-cross-salem-fire.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april232011/red-cross-salem-fire.php Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:40:00 PDT Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a single family house fire Tuesday afternoon, in the 4300 block of Sunnyview Road NE, in Salem. The house sustained major damage and no injuries were reported. A pet dog sustained burns in the fire. The Red Cross assisted two adults with shelter, food, clothing and emotional support. http://salem-news.com/articles/april192011/red-cross-fire-assistance.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april192011/red-cross-fire-assistance.php Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:51:00 PDT Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a house fire Monday evening, November 22nd, in the 1900 block of Crozer Street NW in Salem. The fire was reported at approximately 5:30pm. All tenants were able to escape the fire and no injuries were reported. http://salem-news.com/articles/november222010/west-salem-fire.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november222010/west-salem-fire.php Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:49:00 PST Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a house fire Monday evening, November 22nd, in the 18000 block of Old Mehama Road in Stayton. The fire was reported at approximately 5:30pm. All tenants were able to escape the fire that destroyed the 2-story residence. One resident was treated and released for smoke inhalation. http://salem-news.com/articles/november222010/stayton-fire.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november222010/stayton-fire.php Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:45:00 PST University of Oregon Ducks and Oregon State University Beavers are out for blood. The "Rivals for Life" competition is not just about football, it is about donating blood to help save lives. The current tally shows the OSU Beavers leading with 2,688 ballots cast and the UO Ducks have a total of 2,241 votes. Last year, the Beavers triumphed and won the Civil War Blood Drive trophy by 1,196 ballots. There is still time to vote, Duck and Beaver fans have until November 20, to donate blood and cast a ballot for their favorite team. http://salem-news.com/articles/november162010/civil-war-blood-drive-update.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november162010/civil-war-blood-drive-update.php Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:04:00 PST Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to an 8-Unit apartment fire today at 8:30am, in the 3600 block of Fisher Road NE in Salem. The fire was reported at approximately 11:30Pm last nigth. All tenants were able to escape the fire and no injuries were reported Red Cross volunteers provided 5-adults and 4-children with shelter, food, clothing and emotional support. http://salem-news.com/articles/november142010/salem-apartment-fire.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november142010/salem-apartment-fire.php Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:07:00 PST Fire crews stayed very busy at a serious commercial structure fire Sunday; their job isn't over. It happened at the Great Northwest Bookstore, located at 3314 SW 1st in Portland. http://salem-news.com/articles/may032010/portland-fire.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may032010/portland-fire.php Mon, 03 May 2010 02:13:00 PDT The American Red Cross is sending money, supplies and staff to Haiti to support relief efforts there after yesterday's earthquake, which caused catastrophic damage and loss of life. According to reports, as many as three million people may have been affected by the quake, which collapsed government buildings and caused major damage to hospitals in the area. http://salem-news.com/articles/january132010/haiti_rc.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january132010/haiti_rc.php Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:51:00 PST Volunteers with the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross are opening a Warming Center in Salem tonight to help shelter people from the cold weather. The site for the Warming Center will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall located at 630 Hood St NE in Salem. The shelter is open until 7:00 a.m. today, and then will open at 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Weekend hours to be determined based on need. http://salem-news.com/articles/december102009/warming_ctrs.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december102009/warming_ctrs.php Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:44:00 PST Any time the weather turns dangerous outside, our staff kicks into high gear, prepared to bring you the latest information on closures of everything from schools and government buildings, to private industry, higher education, and all types of transportation routes. Additionally, this report contains a number of important tips that will help families retain a higher level of comfort while raising the safety level during the bitter, cold days ahead. http://salem-news.com/articles/december082009/wx_reports.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december082009/wx_reports.php Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:30:00 PST A late evening fire Monday left a family of 7 without a home. Paul Iverson, Fire Marshal with the Woodburn Fire District, says fire crews were dispatched to a report of an attached carport on fire at 9:30 p.m. Monday evening. "The first arriving engine called for a second alarm due to the fire extending into the home," Iverson said. http://salem-news.com/articles/october072009/gervais_fire_10-7-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october072009/gervais_fire_10-7-09.php Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:08:00 PDT The Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting nominations for the 2009 Real Heroes event until May 1, 2009. Real Hero nominees may be a friend, family member, neighbor, firefighter, member of the military, police officer or a worker in a social service or government agency. http://salem-news.com/articles/april162009/red_cross_heroes_4-17-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april162009/red_cross_heroes_4-17-09.php Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:52:00 PDT Though Tropical Storm Gustav isn't projected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast until the end of Labor Day weekend, the American Red Cross is preparing for the anticipated hurricane by deploying volunteers and staging supplies in key communities. Six volunteers from the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross will leave for Baton Rouge, LA today to assist with setting up shelters for residents as needed. http://salem-news.com/articles/august282008/red.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august282008/red.php Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:25:00 PDT The Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting nominations for its prestigious Real Heroes Awards. There are nine categories of heroes and the deadline for submission is May 1st 2008. The awards will be presented at the Real Heroes Breakfast on September 4th 2008. The event is held in September not only because it is National Disaster Preparedness Month but also as a time when we recall the incredible heroism of so many Americans following the attacks of September 11th. http://salem-news.com/articles/march252008/red_cross_3-25-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march252008/red_cross_3-25-08.php Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:04:00 PDT A team of two volunteers with the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to the scene of a house fire on Old Fort Road in Monmouth Monday. They say the homeowner, 73-year old Sandy Sparks of Monmouth, was having Easter Dinner with her family when the fire burned her home Sunday afternoon/evening. A house guest was also away from the home at the time of the fire. http://salem-news.com/articles/march242008/red_cross_3-24-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march242008/red_cross_3-24-08.php Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:11:00 PDT An apartment fire in Salem burned out of control for almost twenty minutes today as firefighters were forced to cut into the siding to reach and extinguish the flames at 3353 Willow Court SE. Salem Fire Department Spokesman Bill Holmstrom says units were called out at 1:42 PM to this fire at the Clark Creek Apartments. He explained that an upstairs neighbor, Virginia Herrera, notice smoke coming out her stove vent. She called 9-1-1 and had her family evacuate. http://salem-news.com/articles/january162008/apt_fire_11608.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january162008/apt_fire_11608.php Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:25:00 PST Twenty three volunteers and three area businesses were specially honored, and an 8-minute video featuring local volunteers was shown at the event. The video briefly details the 1917 origins of the local Red Cross and moves to present day services. Two AmeriCorps members were among the honorees. The AmeriCorps network of local, state, and national service programs engages more than 70,000 Americans in intensive service each year. http://salem-news.com/articles/april212007/red_cross.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april212007/red_cross.php Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:55:00 PDT Three volunteers of the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross have been assigned to the Red Cross tornado relief effort in Florida. A national appeal was made late Saturday afternoon for 426 Red Cross volunteers, needed to assist with the tornado relief effort underway in Florida. http://salem-news.com/articles/february042007/red_cross_2407.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february042007/red_cross_2407.php Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:01:00 PST The fallout continues from the recent winter storm that made it’s way over Oregon this past week. The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter expects the recent storms and lack of blood donations to result in further shortages in the blood supply. Currently, five blood types are at a half-day supply or lower, including types O-, O+, A-, B- and AB-. http://salem-news.com/articles/january202007/bloodneeded_012007.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january202007/bloodneeded_012007.php Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:03:00 PST A Sheridan family of five are receiving Red Cross support after an overnight fire destroyed their home on SE Sheridan Road. An observant neighbor woke the head of household shortly after the fire started at around 10:30 PM Saturday night. The two adults and three children evacuated, but... http://salem-news.com/articles/october152006/sheridan_fire_101506.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october152006/sheridan_fire_101506.php Sun, 15 Oct 2006 15:57:00 PDT Salem firefighters spent much of the day on the scene of a three-alarm apartment fire at 365 Madrona Ave SE. The fire led to several injuries. Fire Department Spokesman Bill Holmstrom says the fire quickly spread from one unit to another, but firefighters were able to stop the spread before fire destroyed the entire building. Five units were directly damaged by fire, while seven more were damaged by heat, smoke, or water. Approximately 50 peopled lived in the building. The occupant of the unit where the fire originated was treated by firefighter/paramedics and transported to Salem Hospital by private vehicle. http://salem-news.com/articles/october102006/fire_madronna_1_101006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october102006/fire_madronna_1_101006.php Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:04:00 PDT Just in time for back to school 16, 17 and 18 year old donors have a chance to help others by donating blood during a special event at the Lancaster Mall, and those who participate will receive 3 free music downloads and a chance to win 1 of 20 Ipod's. Organizers say just an hour of a person's time and a pint of blood can make a real difference in someone's life--and that's a feeling that they say, will stay with you. Hospital patients count on volunteer blood donors to help provide needed medical treatment. Because blood can be separated into different components, each blood donation can help save multiple people. http://salem-news.com/articles/august072006/blood_drive_8706.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august072006/blood_drive_8706.php Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:48:00 PDT Three volunteers from the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross in Salem will head east to assist victims in a disaster zone. The volunteers received three-week assignments to deliver assistance to flood victims in Wilksboro, Pennsylvania. On Thursday, 700 Red Cross disaster relief workers were requested to deploy to East Coast areas affected by flooding. Friday afternoon an additional 400 workers were asked to deploy. All American Red Cross workers have been trained to help families rebuild their lives following disasters. http://salem-news.com/articles/july012006/red_cross_deployment_7106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july012006/red_cross_deployment_7106.php Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:45:00 PDT