Working With the Red Cross

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About the Red Cross

Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

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Fundamental Principles

Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality

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American Red Cross Structure

Washington State has 15 Red Cross Chapters 4 Regional Chapters- INW is a Regional Chapter INW covers 6 counties in Washington & 5 in

North Idaho. We assist 5 other Community Chapters in

Eastern Washington. Mutual Aid is Statewide. Easy to move resources and volunteers

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Inland Northwest Region

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Chapter/Regional Leadership 6

Terry Pollard Regional CEO

Responsible for Red Cross service delivery, fundraising and external relations in the region.

Megan Snow Communications Director

In charge of special event planning and regional public affairs.

Dawn Holman Volunteer Services Director

Recruits, interviews and assigns new volunteers.

Kris PitcherChief Development

Officer, Creates and fosters community partnerships and donors.

Chapter Disaster Leadership 7

Jamie Hill Emergency Services Director

Oversees the disaster response at the Inland Northwest Chapter.

Sam McQueen Emergency Services Coordinator

Coordinates disaster volunteer intake and deployments.

Arlene Chandra Training Coordinator

Coordinates and creates the training schedule.

Valeta Biggs Disaster Health Services Lead

Health Services instructor and disaster liaison.

Bob Reimer Logistics Coordinator

Handles all of our supplies, trailers, and vehicles.

Red CrossDisaster Response

Performance Standards

24/7/365 coverage and notification

2 hour maximum to make contact with client

4 hours to set up a shelter. Advance notice helps with planning!

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The Big Stuff Large scale event- wildfires, apartment fire, flooding, earthquake,

hazardous materials spill, etc. loss of several residences large evacuation

If the event is outside of Spokane County, the ES Director and

the entire Team will come to support the local volunteers, and help manage the event

Will immediately initiate the five key functions of Disaster Services

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Five Key Functions of Disaster Services

Sheltering Feeding Public Affairs/

Fundraising Disaster Assessment Staffing an

Emergency Operation Center (EOC)

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Red Cross Resources

241 Shelters 12 Trailers

• 60 cots in each• 120 blankets in each

2 Emergency Response Vehicles

222 Disaster Volunteers

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House Fires Our most common response is a local house fire

The on-call Disaster Action Team (DAT) Lead will receive the call and respond to the scene with their team

The DAT team lead will work with the Fire Department Incident Commander on scene to assess the situation and get information about the damage to the home

They will then talk with the clients to determine what their immediate emergency needs are

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Comfort kits (hygiene items, toys, etc.)

Temporary housing

Food

Clothing

Medical items/Medications

Emotional Support

Referral to long-term support services

Development of a recovery plan

Assistance with security deposit and/or first month’s rent

Support (canteen services) to emergency responders

The Red Cross provides:

FY 2011 - FY 2013 Inland NW Chapter

Disaster Response Stats

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“In Kittitas County, emergency response agencies and the local American Red Cross have established an integrated and proactive relationship in managing events in our community. The relationship integrates the Red Cross in all aspects of emergency preparedness – prevention, planning, response, mitigation and recovery. The results have been an efficient response and duplication of services is avoided. This was evident in the Taylor Bridge Fire.”

-Rich Elliott, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief

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Partner Organizations

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SOUTHERN BAPTISTS

Questions, Comments?

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Inland Northwest Red Cross

315 West Nora Ave.

Spokane, WA 99205

(509)326-3330http://www.redcross.org/WA/

Spokane