Disaster Services is the most important service provided by the American Red Cross. If you have a house fire, the Red Cross will provide disaster verified assistance for emergency shelter, clothing, food and more. This service is provided by the funds donated by the community and volunteer Disaster Action Team Members.
The Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to invite you to become a member of the Disaster Action Team or DAT for short. You will receive training to enable you to help your family, friends and neighbors in their time of need. When a disaster strikes, you will be the Red Cross representative bringing relief to meet the immediate needs of shelter, food and clothes to anyone involved. All materials, (forms and paperwork), personal ID, Red Cross vest, auto ID, blankets, comfort kits (soap, wash cloth, tooth brush, tooth paste, shampoo, body lotion, deodorant etc.), stuffed animals for children and training will be provided free of charge to you. A DAT member is notified by phone as to the location of the disaster and the number of people involved and will respond as soon as possible to assist the clients with their immediate needs. This is one part of the DAT team work called Client Services.
The second job of a DAT Member is providing a canteen. When rescue workers are on the scene of a disaster for several hours, they need drinks and sometimes food. The Red Cross provides for these needs as well. Canteen locations are set up in several places (Uni-Mart, Sheetz, Subway etc.) and consist of drink containers and possibly food. A DAT member will be called and told the location of the disaster and the location to pick up the canteen. They will go pick up the canteen and deliver it to the scene of the disaster. Once on scene, the DAT member checks with the person in charge and puts the canteen where the chief indicates it will be safe for workers to get to. New volunteers will be accompanied by an experienced volunteer until they are comfortable on their own.
With additional training, you can become eligible to go out on National Disaster assignments.
This is a brief job description of a DAT Member. The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization staffed by 95% volunteers. We need people like you to help deliver these services in all areas of our jurisdiction. If this is something you think you would be interested in helping with, call the Red Cross offices. Training can be provided at a location in your area.
It is time for our Annual Community Campaign! Our campaign goal is $50,000. Our budget is $271,735 or $745 per day. Our Disaster Services Program Expense is $102,500 or $280.00 per day, which includes client assistance, blankets and comfort kits for clients and disaster training materials. Please send your most generous gift today! We are counting on your participation as a current donor or for a first time gift to the American Red Cross, Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter. Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 18 Western Ave, Brookville, Pa 15825. VISA and MasterCard are accepted Thank you!
Attention Childcare providers! A Pediatric First Aid and Infant Child CPR class for child care providers will be held at the Red Cross office on March 13, 2010 at 9:00a.m. A course will be held at the Brookville Red Cross on May 1, 2010 at 9:00a.m. Information and registration are available on the PA KEYS Web site.
Our delicious, 10 inch Easter Pies can be ordered now. Caramel apple walnut, apple, Peach, Cherry Pecan, Strawberry, Peach Praline, Pineapple upside down, and Pumpkin roll are $8 each. Blueberry, Very berry and Blackberry are $10 each. Order Deadline is March 19 and delivery is March 29. Call 765-5516 or 849-2712 to order.
The spring 2010 Red Cross Auction will be held at the St. Charles Café on April 9, 2010. There will be a wide variety of items to be auctioned. Mark the date on your calendar. The tickets are $12.00 and are available at the Red Cross offices.
Cash Calendar for the Month of June, based on the Big Four Evening Lottery numbers will benefit the Clearfield-Jefferson Red Cross. Four sets of numbers gives you four Chances to win every day in June. Tickets are $5.00 and there are cash prizes of $50 or $100 per day. Tickets make great gifts for friends, family or co-workers and are available at the Red Cross offices.
The final February Longaberger Raffle winners are: Pam Nisewonger, Christine Owens, and Virginia Marnoti. Thank you to everyone who participated, congratulations to the winners and everyone, please try again next year!
| Did you know that the Chapter offers Babysitting classes? This class is available for students from age 11-15, and teaches care-giving skills! Students will learn to handle an emergency, illness, perform minor first aid, make responsible decisions and keep children safe.
They will also learn basic skills such as feeding, diapering, and preparing meals and snacks. Participants will receive a book, two certificates and a first aid kit. To register or for more information, please call 814-765-5516 or 814-849-2712. |
| First Aid for Children Today: A program to help children ages 5 to 8 understand the important role they have in managing their own health and safety as well as the health of the environment in which they live.
Poison Control: This course introduces the concept of poisonous products and/or things in our homes in a fun and entertaining way. This demonstrates prevention and the importance of telling a grown-up of a suspected occurrence of poisoning. Basic Aid Training: Introduces children ages 8-11 to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies. Scrubby Bear: This program teaches children ages 4 to 7 how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, and how to properly wash their hands. |
| First Aid for Children Today: A program to help children ages 5 to 8 understand the important role they have in managing their own health and safety as well as the health of the environment in which they live.
Poison Control: This course introduces the concept of poisonous products and/or things in our homes in a fun and entertaining way. This demonstrates prevention and the importance of telling a grown-up of a suspected occurrence of poisoning. Basic Aid Training: Introduces children ages 8-11 to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies. Scrubby Bear: This program teaches children ages 4 to 7 how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, and how to properly wash their hands. |
Health & Safety Classes:
A Lifeguard recertification course is scheduled in Punxsutawney at the Middle School on March 27, 2010 at 9:00am. This is recertification only. Students need to be prepared to demonstrate swimming and rescue skills and pass the written test on their own. Please study your manuals and be prepared.
Lifeguard training is scheduled to begin on March 23 at 5:30p.m. at the Curwensville School. The additional dates will be announced and interested parties contacted next week for registration. Please call the office to express interest if you have not yet spoke to office personnel.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Challenge course is schedule for March 12, 2010 at the Red Cross office at 10:00 a.m. This is a perfect opportunity for college student’s home for Easter break. Students must be prepared to take a written test and perform the necessary skills required for certification. Call 765-5516 to register.
Adult CPR – Clearfield –March 17, 2010
Brookville – March 16, 2010
Punxsutawney – April 5, 2010
Infant Child CPR– Clearfield – April 8, 2010
First Aid – Clearfield – March 18, 2010
Brookville – March 18, 2010
Punxsutawney – April 6, 2010
Call 765-5516 in Clearfield or 849-2712 in Brookville & Punxsutawney to register for classes or place an order.
Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter Web site for all the local Red Cross news.
Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule
March 15 West Side United Methodist Church Clfd. 12:00-6:00
March 19 Fixed Site 440 Front Place 12:00-6:00
March 20 Curwensville Moose 9:00-2:00
March 29 Lock Haven- Clearfield 10:00-4:00
Jefferson County Bloodmobile Schedule
| March 9 | St. Tobias Church – Brockway | 12-6 |
| March 12 | Bethel Baptist Church – Sykesville | 12-6 |
| march 19 | Calvary Church of the Nazarene | 12-6 |
Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and RSVP Station.