American Red Cross Updates
Henry Ossawa Tanner Takes Special Place in Red Cross History
The famed African American artist made invaluable contributions to the American Red Cross during World War I.
Red Cross Helps Kids Build Preparedness Backpacks
Learn how to build emergency preparedness backpacks with the children in your life.
Make a Child-friendly Preparedness Backpack
Teach the children in your life basic preparedness skills.
Real Stories
Pick the Higher Floor
Weather the Storm tells a real story that helped us out of what could have been a catastrophic situation. Before Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, we were concerned that there were no high places in our homes to place valuable and irreplaceable items. Then we thought, why not bring to work and place in our offices (which were on the second floor of our buildings). We were able to save several photo albums, computer equipment, and important documents. We know that not all of us work somewhere in which we can store items in our office, but if you can, or know someone who works in an office on a higher floor that can store a few items for you, consider this the next time a major storm is heading your way. Or if you are thinking of renting a storage shed in the future, consider renting one on the second or third floor, if available.
Apps for your mobile device
This month, we will discuss apps for mobile devices to help you prepare for natural disasters.
Latest News
January 2012 News
In this issue, Weather the Storm™ would like to give you some ideas on how to be prepared at the beginning and throughout this new year.
Happy New Year, 2012, from the Weather the Storm™ News Team!
