Disaster Services

Each year, the Coosa Valley Chapter American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 200 disasters, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, and other natural and man-made disasters in our 5 county area. Trained Red Cross volunteers and staff are ready 24-hours-a-day, year-round to meet the disaster-caused needs of people in our community.

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free and made possible by people like you who voluntarily donate their time and money.

There are many ways you can be involved in our emergency services program. If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer email:

Amy Vickery, Programs Manager: abvickery@comcast.net

Disaster Planning & Preparedness Phase

The American Red Cross works year round to assist in the education of the people to prepare for disasters and emergencies before they occur, through public service announcements, community presentations to organizations, schools, day-cares, businesses, local, state and federal agencies, and churches. We also work closely with the local governments and private businesses in planning for emergencies within the community.

Contact the Chapter at 706-291-6648 to:

Request an Educational speaker, programs, materials and tips that can help you prepare for and minimize the harmful effects of disaster or
Request Training for those who wish to become a Red Cross disaster volunteer at the local, national and/or international level.

DISASTER RESPONSE & RECOVERY PHASE

The American Red Cross has trained disaster volunteers and staff that respond to disasters to provide assistance to those affected by a disaster. Some families may not need any financial assistance, but we provide much more than that to our disaster clients. Whether responding to a Local disaster, National or International disaster, the American Red Cross working under a Congressional Charter of 1905, provides the following basic needs:

Food, Clothing, shelter/temporary housing, replacement of essential medications and eyeglasses, emotional support, emergency communication between families who have lost contact due to a disaster.