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Disaster Relief:

  • 261 single-family fires and other disasters responded to immediately

  • 1,082 disaster clients were provided immediate emergency assistance to help them get back on their feet

  • 304 disaster Action Team volunteers donated 106,360 hours of service

  • 77 locally trained volunteers were assigned to American Red Cross national disaster relief operations outside the Greater Ozarks Chapter

  • 536individuals received disaster volunteer training

  • 6,724 individuals learned about disaster preparedness through Red Cross Disaster Education programs


Armed Forces Emergency Services

  • 503 families of Armed Forces members were assisted through phone calls placed by Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency personnel

  • 24 financial cases generated advances issued, loans arranged or grants awarded to service members and/or their families.

  • 28 on-call workers volunteered 6,772 hours to grant requests for assistance or guidance in locating or communicating with a service person.


Health, Safety & Community Services

  • 12,246 people were taught lifesaving CPR and first aid skills through 1,475 Red Cross courses

  • 48 volunteers spent 1,544 hours teaching Health & Safety courses

  • 11,320 individuals learned more about Health & Safety through 42 presentations/demonstrations

  • 6,991 attendees received Red Cross Health & Safety information at 12 health fairs

  • 34 volunteers contributed 1,372 hours to serve in eleven Community First Aid Stations

  • 3,999 volunteer hours were given to hospitals, special projects, data entry and clerical duties

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American Red Cross - Greater Ozarks Chapter
1835 E. Chestnut Expressway - Springfield, MO 65802
office: (417) 832-9500   fax: (417) 866-3649

email: [email protected]



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