Red Cross Classes of Western North Carolina

11/16/2024

Who is interested in signing up for a wilderness remote first aid course in the Asheville/Hendersonville area?

09/28/2024

I have no idea if this will be helpful but if you have an iPhone 14 or newer with iOS 18 you can communicate via satellite without WiFi or cellular. iMessage must be turned on.

09/28/2024

Hurricane Helene Resources 🌀

As the full scope of the damage left by Hurricane Helene becomes clear, here's what you need to know about Red Cross services and how to get help.

If you're experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

• How is the Red Cross helping?
More than 1,900 trained disaster workers are providing comfort and relief to those affected in the Southeast by Hurricane Helene, with hundreds more on their way. Once it is safe to do so, our teams will travel through affected communities to assess damage, provide meals, and distribute relief supplies. Right now, our priority is meeting the urgent needs of those affected by providing safe shelter, food, emotional support and health services.

• How can I find a missing loved one?
Visit our reunification resource at https://rdcrss.org/3TQEqzTand and complete the form for the state where the person lives. Please provide as much detail as you can to assist us in potentially locating them. Wellness checks are performed by your local emergency officials. Please contact their non-emergency number for assistance.

Many areas remain inaccessible. If you need assistance, please consider coming to a shelter. You can find open shelters by visiting www.redcross.org or downloading the Red Cross Emergency app.

• Does the Red Cross rescue stranded people?
In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, we focus on providing safe shelter, food, emotional support and first aid. We do not have the expertise to provide search and rescue services. If you're in an emergency, please get to a safe place and dial 911 to connect with trained professionals who can help.

• How can I get assistance?
Please download the Red Cross Emergency app. Our resources are here to guide you through your recovery. If you’re unable to access the information you need, call 1-800-RED CROSS, but please keep in mind that you will experience longer wait times due to increased call volume after this disaster.

• How can I stay updated?
For information and updates on local Red Cross services, follow these accounts on social media:
American Red Cross North Carolina
American Red Cross of South Carolina
Georgia Red Cross
American Red Cross of North Florida
American Red Cross of Central Florida
South Florida Red Cross
American Red Cross of Tennessee
American Red Cross Virginia Region

• How can I help?
There are three things you can do right now to help people affected:

• Make a financial donation to ensure people receive the help they need and don’t face this difficult time alone: https://rdcrss.org/3BgnOef
• Schedule an appointment to donate blood and ensure lifesaving blood is available for hospital patients in need: https://rdcrss.org/4eIpbB2
• Sign up to volunteer with us so that you can help people affected by disasters like Helene: https://rdcrss.org/4eEyYb3

Helping people across the Southeast recover from this devastating situation is a team effort — no one entity can do this alone, and we’re working around the clock with partners to ensure people's immediate needs are being met.

09/28/2024

UPDATE 9/27 9:30AM
The Red Cross of NC and our community partners have opened more shelters throughout the western portion of NC and SC.
Current shelter location(s) by county:

-Haywood (NC)
Haywood County Armory 258 Armory Drive
Clyde, NC 28721

-Henderson (NC)
Henderson County Recreation Center
708 S Grove Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792

WNC Agricultural Center
1301 Fanning Bridge Road,
Fletcher, NC 28372

-Jackson (NC)
Department of Aging
100 County Services Park

-Sylva, NC 28779
Cashiers Recreation Center
355 Frank Allen Road
Cashiers, NC 28717

-McDowell (NC)
Glenwood Baptist Church
155 Glenwood Baptist Church Road
Marion, NC 28752

-Yancey (NC)
South Toe Elementary School
139 S. Toe Road
Burnsville, NC 28714

West Yancey Fire Department
6557 U.S. 19
Burnsville, NC 28714

-Mecklenburg (NC)
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28208

-Avery (NC)
Avery Rock Gym
185 Shady Street
Newland, NC 28657

-Gaston (NC)
Gaston County Citizen's Resource Center
1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034

-Mitchell (NC)
Mitchell High School
416 Ledger School Road
Bakersville, NC 28705

-Transylvania (NC)
Pisgah Forest Baptist Church
494 Hendersonville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

-Saluda (SC)
Saluda High School
160 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138

-Oconee (SC)
College Street First Baptist Church
401 S. College Street
Walhalla, SC 29691

-Pickens (SC)
Crosswell First Baptist Church
219 S. Fishtrap Road
Greenville, SC 29611

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The Red Cross NC has opened a shelter in at First Baptist Swannanoa -- 503 Park Street, Asheville, NC. Additionally, the Red Cross is supporting a shelter at Glenwood Baptist Church, 155 Glenwood Baptist Church Road, Marion, NC.

Our team is continuing to work with local officials and community partners to provide aid, support, and shelter to those needing help from . Download our RC emergency app to stay up to date w/ shelter locations near you.

07/22/2024

I am now offering CPR and First Aid Classes for individuals with IDD/ASD and/or their caregivers in the Asheville Hendersonville area!
PM me for details or email at CanDoConnections24@gmail.com

05/16/2024

Someone's got coloring skills. 🖍️..And water safety skills, too! Lessons like these are free, fun and easy for little ones to remember through our Longfellow's WHALE Tales Water Safety for Children program! Tell us in the comments how you promote safe water habits with your family. ⬇️

05/15/2024

I am now officially a Wilderness and Remote First Aid Instructor!!! Contact me if you would like to get certified

05/08/2024

Wilderness Remote First Aid Training... Complete! ✅

Trainer training ✅

Waiting on my credentials to be approved!!! 💚

04/11/2024

The email in this flier is incorrect. My email is CanDoConnections24@gmail.com

For some reason I cannot delete the post. Sorry for any confusion!

04/10/2024

04/04/2024

We come to you!!! Join a class or book your group class today!