The Role of the Red Cross in Emergency Management
The Role of the Red Cross in Emergency Management
Peter Losi Vice President, Response Government Operations
March 2007
Mission of the American Red Cross
`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.'
Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement
Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service
Unity Universality
Summary of Organizational
Components
Programs and services are integrated at the Local, State, Regional and National levels and are provided through:
? Manpower? American Red Cross has over 1 Million Volunteers & 35,000 Paid Staff
? Chapters - 775 Local ? Armed Forces Emergency Services Units - 100 ? Blood Regions - 35 ? Service Areas - 8 ? Partnerships ? with Government and other Non-
Governmental Organizations
Primary Lines of Service
? Biomedical Services ? Armed Forces Emergency Services ? Health & Safety Services ? International Services ? Disaster Services
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