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The American Red Cross, a humanitarian
organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and
the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross movement, will
provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for,
and respond to emergencies. The Fox River Chapter is proud to serve the
following areas: Batavia, Elburn, Geneva, Kaneville, LaFox, Maple Park,
Mooseheart, St. Charles, Virgil, Wasco and Wayne. =================================================== Compression Only CPR -
The Latest Info Based on scientific
evidence, the Red Cross supports “compression only” CPR as an acceptable
alternative when a responder is . ..… untrained …… unwilling …... unable …...
or unsure …… how to perform full
CPR … cycles of chest compression AND rescue breathing. The Red Cross & the
AHA hope that compression only CPR will save lives by encouraging bystanders
who witness a sudden collapse of an adult to get involved and have someone
call 911 & start performing chest compressions until help arrives or the
adult shows obvious signs of life: breathing & movement. All Red Cross CPR classes
will continue to teach rescue breathing. The following individuals
will still need to take training which includes BOTH chest compressions &
rescue breathing: -
those
who take CPR training for certification to meet State & Federal
requirements; -
lay
responders in the workplace who have a duty to respond; and -
those
responsible for infants & children. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retired ????? Interested In “Giving
Back” & Helping Others ???? Call Doug at
630-443-8844 to inquire about joining the
chapter’s disaster response team ============================================================== Next Blood drive is May 8, 2008 NEW - You can now schedule an
appointment for upcoming blood drives ONLINE !! Click on BLOOD DRIVE Information above for details. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need a First Aid
Kit or Emergency Preparedness Kit ? Order On-Line at
the Red Cross Store _________________________________________________________________________________ |
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************************************************************************** The American Red Cross is staffing a national toll-free hotline to answer
questions from callers. The hotline offers easy to understand information
as well as peace of mind for anyone looking to prepare for a disaster. |
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