| Last updated on December 15, 2008 |
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 disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Description:
New Britain is a branch of the Middlesex Central Ct Chapter. New Britain takes direction & instructions from the Executive Director in our Middletown headquaters.
The branch serves New Britain, Berlin/Kensington and Plainville. Our sevices include:
Disaster Services: Operates 24/7. Consists volunteers and some staff. It is mostly used for local fires when called to do so by the fire department. It can also be deployed nationally or internationally for weather emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and disasters such as earthquakes, famine-relief and more.
Health & Safety: Consists of volunteers and limited staff. Courses are available to the general public for education on First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, Babysitting and more. Some fees may apply.
Tranportation: Consists mainly of volunteers. Rides are provided for elderly residents for medical, dental, counseling appointments and for visiting a spouse in a convalescent home and social events. Some fees are involved.
Blood Drives: Voluteers are provided as greeters, escorts, observers, and canteen servers to the donors throughout the blood giving process.
AFES (Armed Forces Emergency Servies): (Outsourced) In 1905 the ARC was chartered by the U.S. Congress to provide two services: disaster relief and service to members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The ARC relays emergancy communication to the sericeman via a caseworker regarding health & welfare of family members (events such as deaths, births, chronic illnesses).
International Tracing Program: Helps to reunite families separated because of disaster, war or other international situations.
Safe & Well Website: (www.redcross.org) We provide websites to help the public to prepare for and respond to emergencies such as our "Safe & Well" site. This is an essential part of a Family Communications Plan especially for those living in disaster-prone areas. This is a means of staying in contact with friends & relatives if a disaster strikes.
History:
1853-The Red Cross first began arcross the globe as a direct result of the writings of Henri Dunant. His observations while helping to attend to the wounded & dying after the "Battle of Solferino" was the inspiration.
- It was created to help civilians & soldiers during war.
1881-Clara Barton organized the American Red Cross modeled from Henri Dunant's inspired organization.
- Clara's association was created to serve America not only in war, but in peace and during times of disaster and national calamity.
1882-Under U.S. president Grover Cleveland, the U.S. Congress & Senate, the U.S. was the 32nd nation to sign the treaty of Geneva (Geneva Convention) that joined us to the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement.
Contact people:
Main office number: (860) 229-1631
Office fax number: (860) 225-4762
Address:
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45 Russell St
New Britain, CT 06052
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Web Site: http://www.midctredcross.org
Directions:
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From I-84 East or West:
Take exit 35 to Rt. 72 east to exit 7 (Corbin AVe.)
At end of exit ramp, turn left onto Corbin Ave.. . . (more)
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