March is American Red Cross Month. “Let us renew our commitment to Clara Barton’s timeless ideal of caring for one another in times of hardship and uncertainty. Let us take part in this proud tradition of lending a helping hand to those in need. Let us live up to the duty of care we owe each other through acts of compassion every day.”
Milwaukee – Response Follow ups
We have Teams following up on our responses from the weekend and have assisted four additional households today. Thank you Holly De Young, Ken Kaim, Federico Materazzi, Mary Borchardt, Karen Stuckey, Debbie Urbanek, and Steve Buck.
A Legacy of “Firsts” To Celebrate Black History Month
From Frederick Douglass to Gwen T. Jackson, we build on the proud legacy of those who have played important roles in the Red Cross movement. We honor these leaders and visionaries not only during the month of February, but always.
First person: volunteer connects with shelter client facing “new beginning” after apartment fire
This article describes the impressions of a new Red Cross volunteer encountering on of our diplaced residents in a Red Cross shelter. Thank you to all responders who have been taking on sheltering in addition to their regular Disaster Action Team activities.
Congratulations Seb
Congratulations are in order for Seb Weigman on receiving his GAP of RES/DAT/SV and promotion to DAT Supervisor. We look forward to responding with you in this new role!
Milwaukee – Silver City MFF
Thank you Holly De Young and Ken Kaim for assisting a household after a Multi Family Fire in the Silver City neighborhood of Milwaukee this morning.
Racine – Anthony Avenue Apartments Update
Thank you Seb Weigman and Scott Laurent for assisting four additional households today. Special thanks to Scott for making CAC deliverieis. So far, we have assisted 16 households composed of 21 adults and 12 children.
Wisconsin Response Update
We have had a busy few days. In addition to these responses, we have provided sheltering, feeding, mass care, and individual disaster care for households through DR553-22 (Disaster Relief Operation related to a Multi Family Fire in Milwaukee) last week. Thank you all involved.
Milwaukee – 3 MFF Responses
This evening our Teams assisted clients from three separate Multi Family Fires. Five households were assisted in the St. Joseph’s neighborhood. Four households were assisted in the Lincoln Village neighborhood. Two households in the Town and Country neighborhood were assisted. Thank you to those who responded: Bob Nelson, Holly De Young, Matt Fox, Federico Materazzi, Chris Christinrajah (Response & Situational Awareness Manager), Jenny Legaspi (DPM-NW Wisconsin), and Darwin Borrely (DPS-NE Wisconsin). As always, under the guidance and leadership of Shana Beal (DPM-SE Wisconsin).
Racine Anthony Avenue Response Update
Thank you Sally Habanek, Seb Weigman, Debbie Urbanek, Paul Lucey, Jenny McCluskey, and Matt Fox for assisting 12 households today which included 15 adults and 11 children. Outreach will continue to the remaining displaced residents.