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Greetings,
It’s been another busy month – 75 emergency
responses in October – for the Southeastern
Pennsylvania Chapter and all our terrific volunteers
who do so much to help disaster victims.
As we gear up for the upcoming heating season, we
do so with a simple message – install smoke alarms
and put in fresh batteries when you change your
clocks twice a year. We enclose a copy of the
essay sent to all local newspapers for our volunteers
to read, and pass on tips to family, friends and
neighbors.
This message has worked in years past. Philadelphia
Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers observed that annual
fatalities in fires have decreased from 46 to 19,
perhaps because people are heeding the warning to
save lives with smoke alarms. Our chapter has seen
similar results.
Thanks again for all that you do. Our 8,377
volunteers in Southeastern Pennsylvania truly make
this chapter someplace special.
Tom Foley
Chief Executive Officer
Maureen Tomoschuk
Senior Director Emergency Services
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Fire Safety
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A little knowledge protects your family from fire
As the weather grows colder, it’s time to make sure your
home is safe for the upcoming heating season.
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Fire Prevention Month
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Red Cross reaches 3,800 in community walkthroughs
Fires are the #1 disaster in Philadelphia and the
surrounding counties. And unlike other disasters such
as hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes, fires are
preventable. Fires were the cause of 94% of the 876
SEPA disaster responses from July 2005 to June 2006.
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The Year in Numbers: the FOCIS Report
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SEPA training and disaster response numbers up
In early August every year, this chapter submits its
FOCIS report, a fiscal year compilation of
quantitative measurements required of all 800 plus
Red Cross chapters in America.
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SEPA Prepares
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11,000 can be sheltered in case of emergency with new additions of vehicles and supplies
Thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania
Southeastern Counter-Terrorism Task Force, SEPA
Chapter now owns two new Emergency Response
Vehicles (ERVs), 7,000 more cots, blankets and
comfort kits, 10,000 pillows and four 16-foot trailers
to be stocked with cleanup kits.
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Disaster Services Human Resources System
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ES leads effort to strengthen SEPA preparedness and build capacity to respond to disasters
Disaster knows no boundaries. A hurricane hits or a
tornado touches down and suddenly a community
that was thriving just minutes before is devastated.
Responding to disasters initially involves the response
of the local Red Cross chapters and its Disaster
Action Teams. However, during a large disaster, the
efforts of local disaster volunteers are often
overwhelmed by the destruction and the number of
people affected.
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ES Staff News
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Rick Tesauro and Alex Agosti
Emergency Services welcomes and congratulates
staff that will be key to accomplishing the Red Cross
mission.
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Volunteer View
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One volunteer remembers his role in the Pennsylvania response to 9/11
When most people think of the terror attacks of
September 11, 2001, New York and Washington come
most readily to mind. But one of the four planes that
were hijacked went down in Shanksville,
Pennsylvania. Ron Warriner was the only volunteer
from ARC SEPA to respond to the disaster scene.
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American Red Cross Holiday Cards
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Give the gift that keeps on giving
Honor your loved ones this holiday season by helping
deliver hope to those affected by disaster.
Volunteers and staff enjoy a 10% discount! Please enter the code 38360 and click "Apply Discount".
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