A Family Guide to First Aid and Emergency Preparedness

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The American Red Cross a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Prinnciples of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, almost a million volunteers and 35,000 employees helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to millions; and helped U.S. service members separated from their families stay connected. Almost 4 million people gave blood through the Red Cross, the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The American Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money and blood to do its work.