Disaster Services

• Disaster Planning, Preparedness and Recovery Activities
• Assistance for victims of:
  1. Residential Fires
  2. Major Disasters
• Education on various topics
• Severe Weather Preparedness
• Puppet Show (for elementary schools)

Blood Services

• Numerous drives held throughout the county
• Drives every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Red Cross
• Donation site for giving one's own blood for surgery
  (Call 1.800.826.1706 to make appointments)

Armed Forces Emergency Services

• Emergency communication between members of the armed forces and their families in the event of death, critical illness, and other emergency situations
• International Tracing Services
  (for individuals separated because of war)

International Services

• International Tracing Services
  (for individuals separated because of war or disaster)
• International Humanitarian Law Education
• International Relief Projects

HIV / AIDS Education

• Courses are offered at no-cost to individuals, churches, schools, and civic groups.

Community Education

• Information, pamphlets, and brochures distributed on numerous topics
• Speakers available on a wide variety of topics

Project SHARE

• Seasonal utility assistance program
• To qualify, an individual must be 62 years of age or older OR draw total disability from the Social Security Administration
• Proof of eligibility required
• Conducted Mondays and Thursdays only
  (from January until funds are depleted)

FEMA Program

• Seasonal utility assistance program for low-income and elderly individuals (limited funds)
• Proof of eligibility required
• Conducted Mondays and Thursdays only
  (from January until funds are depleted)

Assistance to the Needy

• Miscellaneous programs based on community needs and availability of funds

Youth Services

• Various youth programs and activities
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (summer)

Volunteer Services

• Numerous opportunities available
• Volunteers of all ages needed
  

Health and Safety Services

• Courses for businesses, individuals, churches and civic groups
  (See schedule of course fees below)
• Health and Safety Fairs (No Charge)
• Blood Pressure Screenings (No Charge)
• Speakers on various health-related topics (No Charge)

Course fees, which include all participant materials, follow:

Adult CPR - $20.00 - 4 hour course - teaches participant how to perform CPR and related techniques on adult victims (CEU's available).

Infant and Child CPR - $20.00 - 4 hour course - teaches participant how to perform CPR on infants and children (CEU's available).

Community CPR - $25.00 - 6 hour course - teaches participant Adult, Infant and Child CPR (CEU's available).

CPR for Professional Rescuer - $50.00 - 9 1/2 hour course - teaches participant Adult, Infant and Child CPR, as well as skills necessary to use pocket masks and bag valve masks. Includes CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Standard First Aid and Safety - $25.00 - teaches participant Adult CPR and First Aid. These skills will help with medical emergencies such as bleeding, shock, burns, fractures and more.

Community First Aid and Safety - $28.00 - teaches participant Adult, Infant and Child CPR, as well as First Aid. Skills include first aid for medical and respiratory emergencies.

Pet First Aid and Safety - 4 hours - $12.50 - Designed to teach skills to protect both pet owners and their pets from further harm, injury or suffering during emergencies by teaching prompt, effective actions and care that will safeguard the life of an injured pet until it can be taken to a veterinarian for professional medical care and attention.

Preventing Disease Transmission/Bloodborne Pathogen Training - Call for Pricing (256.547.8667) - teaches participant how to handle bloodborne pathogens and prevent the spread of disease.

Workplace Training - Length and price vary according to selected modules. OSHA compliant courses that offer training in CPR and First Aid, with the option to receive additional training in AED devices. There are also six Injury Control Modules that can be taught with CPR and First Aid. These can also be taught as "stand-alone" courses.

Whales' Tales - 1 hour or more - No Charge - Water safety program for children ages 5-10. Uses video to teach the importance of safety rules in and around water.

Scrubby Bear - 1 hour - No Charge - "Clean Hands" Program for children ages 3-6. Uses video and music to teach children the importance of washing their hands to prevent the spread of germs / diseases

Health and Safety Speakers/Presentations - Call for information. Available free of charge to businesses, schools, churches, and civic organizations.

In addition, health and safety supplies are on sale through our chapter, as follows:

• Adult CPR Book
• Infant and Child CPR Book
• Community CPR Book
• Professional Rescuer Book
• Preventing Disease Transmission Book
• Standard First Aid Book
• Community First Aid Book
• Lifeguard Books
• First Aid for Your Pet
• First Aid Kit (Large)
• First Aid Kit (Mini)
• Latex Gloves (Pair)
• CPR Pocket Mask