So far, an estimated 1.2 million people have been impacted by Hurricane Irma and the powerful storm still poses a serious threat to millions more as it continues to barrel through the Caribbean.
The Red Cross is on the ground, responding to the needs of people who have already been affected, while still ramping up readiness in areas where the category 5 hurricane has yet to make landfall.The Canadian Red Cross already has a presence in the area and is in contact with the International Federation of the Red Cross to support the mobilization of regional teams.
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Imagine relying on candlelight to be able to deliver heathcare. In remote parts of Liberia’s Bomi county, this has been the reality for healthcare workers - and is one of the examples that Sayba Tamba, Secretary General of the Liberian Red Cross Society when she said, “the state of health facilities in Bomi demands immediate intervention if we are to save lives.”
So, you’re out on your own. Living on your own for the first time is exciting – and can also be a little intimidating. While we can’t help with roommates who use up all the paper towels and never replace them, or upstairs neighbours who practice their tap dancing at all hours, we can offer a bit of advice for how to help make your new home safer.
La noyade à la suite d’une électrocution est un phénomène relativement nouveau aux conséquences funestes, qui découle du nombre grandissant de quais alimentés par l’électricité. C’est pourquoi il est important d’être prudent lorsqu’on se trouve à proximité de l’eau et de dispositifs électriques.
Une décharge électrique peut se produire lorsqu’il y a fuite et accumulation de courant électrique dans un plan d’eau.
Last week, I accompanied the Canadian Red Cross outreach team as they were visiting First Nation communities affected by the BC Wildfires and was reminded that no community or individual is too far to be reached.
« Ce n’est pas la première fois que je suis confronté à une personne qui se fait du mauvais sang. Les gens sont inquiets, c’est normal. Il suffit de se mettre à leur place : ils ont dû quitter leur maison, ils ne savent pas dans quel état elle se trouve », déclare David Wickingstad, un bénévole de la Croix-Rouge canadienne, qui aide présentement l’organisation à répondre aux appels des sinistrés au bureau du programme HELP de Kamloops.
Local firefighters Lara and Tristan had just moved to the area before their wedding this Saturday. When the fires literally hit them close to home they got to work.
Planning to go to the beach this summer? If you happen to cross paths with an angry jellyfish and you get stung, please know that there is no need to embarrass yourself by asking a friend to pee on your wound.