CLEARFIELD – Special Appeal! The American Red Cross is issuing a special appeal for blood donors with types O positive and O negative and A & B Negative. Our supply is below a one day level for nearly one hundred hospitals in our area. There is a bloodmobile at the Knights of Columbus Monday September 10, from 12 p.m. -6 p.m. Please Give!
Are you Red Cross ready? We will review the steps to becoming Red Cross Ready throughout September, which is National Preparedness month.
The First Step to be Red Cross Ready is to build a kit.
Have at least three days of supplies in an easy–to–carry evacuation kit, with additional supplies on hand. Remember to check your kit and replace the stock every six months.
An easy way to get your kit started is to contact the Clearfield-Jefferson Red Cross or go online to order an emergency preparedness kit today. If you purchase a kit or choose to build your own, check that it includes:
-Water. Have at least one gallon per person per day.
-Food. Pack non-perishable, high-protein items, including energy bars, ready-to-eat soup, peanut butter, etc. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water.
-Flashlight. Hand crank and alternative energy options are available. Include extra batteries, if applicable.
-First aid kit. Include a first aid reference guide.
-Medications. Don’t forget prescription and non-prescription items.
-Radio. Include extra batteries or use a hand-crank radio.
-Tools. Gather a wrench to turn off gas if necessary, a manual can opener, screwdriver, hammer, pliers, knife, duct tape, plastic sheeting and garbage bags and ties.
-Clothing. Provide a change of clothes for everyone, including sturdy shoes and gloves.
-Personal items. Remember copies of important papers, including identification cards, insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, etc.; eyeglasses, contact lenses and solution, and comfort items like toys and books, if pertinent.
-Sanitary supplies. You may need toilet paper, towelettes, feminine supplies, personal hygiene items, bleach, etc.
-Money. Have cash. (ATMs and credit cards won’t work if the power is out.)
-Contact information. Carry a current list of family phone numbers and e-mail addresses, including someone out of the area who may be easier to reach if local phone lines are out of service or overloaded.
-Pet supplies. For each pet, include food, water, a collar, a leash / cage / carrying case, litter box or plastic bags, tags, any medications and vaccination information.
-Map. Consider marking an evacuation route on it from your local area. Store your disaster supplies in sturdy yet easy-to carry containers, in a place that is easily accessible. Keep a smaller version of the kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded or are not able to return home, having some items with you will help you be more comfortable until help arrives.
In the next publication of Red Cross Notes we will review the second step to “Be Red Cross Ready”; Be Informed.
A multiphasic blood screening will be held at the Clearfield Red Cross office from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on September 22. This includes 35 multiphasic tests. For an additional fee, you may schedule prostate lab test for men and TSH (thyroid). Free oximeter and blood pressure screenings also available. Call 765-5516 to register.
Everyone likes Pizza and the Red Cross has a great offer for you. A card full of Pizza Hut coupons, good toward buy one–get one free lunch or dinner buffets and personal pan pizza, free wings or breadsticks with pizza purchase and buy a large pizza and get a medium free.
Coupons are $5.00 and available at Clearfield and Brookville offices. Coupons are redeemable in Brookville, Dubois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, St. Mary’s State College, Bellefonte and Mill Hall.
First aid kits are available at the Clearfield and Brookville offices. A 4×4 compact kit is on close- out for only $5.00 and is an excellent choice for your home or car. Start your Christmas shopping early. Also available are face shield key chains, pocket masks and more.
Health & Safety Classes:
Adult CPR – Clearfield – September 19
Brookville – September 12
Punxsutawney – September 10
Infant Child CPR – Clearfield – October 4
First Aid – Clearfield – September 20
Brookville – September 13
Punxsutawney – September 11
All of the above classes begin at 6:00 p.m. Call 765-5516 to register in Clearfield or 849-2712 to register in Brookville & Punxsutawney.
Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule
Sept. 10 Knights of Columbus 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sept. 12 Quehanna Boot Camp 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 Fixed Site 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Jefferson Bloodmobile Schedule
Sept 11 Brockwayville Depot – Brockway 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sept 14 Grace United Methodist Church- Sykesville 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sept 14 First Church of God – Punxsutawney 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sept 18 American Legion – Reynoldsville 1 p.m. -7 p.m.
Sept 28 War Memorial – Big Run 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization funded in part by United Way and by your generous donations Please support your Clearfield-Jefferson American Red Cross. Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 275 Main St., Brookville, Pa 15825. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and an RSVP Station.