"A disaster is an occurance such as a hurricane, tornado, flood, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilance, famine, fire, explosion, volcanic eruption, building collapse, transportation accident, or other situations that cause human suffering or creates human needs, that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance"

 The above definition is also meant to include situations or acts of human suffering or needs that are brought about by terrorist activities or the use of weapons of mass destruction.

The cornerstone of Red Cross's disaster response rests within the local chapter. It is from there that the first line of disaster professionals and volunteers, in conjunction with other local disaster responders, are fielded to provide assistance to those in need and to measure the scope of the disaster such that disaster response in can be expanded to a state and national level should it be required.

Efficient services to disaster victims can only be brought about by a contiencious Red Cross staff and trained volunteers. Join our team here in Cabarrus County. Avail yourself of the many fine courses that are taught by Red Cross Instructors and help us serve our community. 

 
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