Winter Storm Safety Checklist
Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, winddriven snow that lasts for several days. Some winter storms are large enough to affect several states, while others affect only a single community. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.
Know the Difference
Winter Storm Outlook
Winter storm conditions are possible in the next 2 to 5 days.
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. When caution is used, these situations should not be life threatening.
Winter Storm Watch
Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. People in a watch area should review their winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions.
Winter Storm Warning
Life-threatening, severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours. People in a warning area should take precautions immediately.
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
The chapter is working to consolidate and update its presence on Facebook. Our current Facebook pages will be going away in the near future. Please look for us at www.facebook.com/ARCPAHeartland. Be sure and like us when you visit our page.
Follow us on Twitter @ARC_PAHeartland and Facebook at “American Red Cross PA Heartland” Facebook Page.
Disaster Services:
Volunteers from across the four counties continue to provide disaster services to those in need.
Monthly disaster team meetings allow for volunteers to gather to discuss recent disaster responses, learn new disaster operation techniques or practice on current ones, find out about other Red Cross volunteer opportunities and network with other volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross disaster volunteer, you are invited to attend a Disaster team meeting in your area or contact the chapter office for more information. All meetings start at 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, January 3 American Legion St. Marys
Tuesday, January 10 Brookville Presbyterian Church Brookville
Tuesday, January 17 Glad Tidings Church Clearfield
Tuesday, January 24 Chapter office DuBois
Schedule is subject to change.
Blood Services
Clearfield County Bloodmobile Schedule
1/6 440 Front St. Clearfield Fixed Site Noon – 6 pm
1/9 Clearfield St. John Lutheran Church Noon – 6 pm
1/10 DuBois Nursing Home 10 am – 4 pm
1/12 Treasure Lake Church 1 pm – 7 pm
1/18 DuBois St. Michael Church 1 pm – 7 pm
1/20 440 Front St. Clearfield Fixed Site Noon – 6 pm
1/30 Penn State DuBois 10 am – 4 pm
Jefferson County Bloodmobile Schedule
1/3 Brockway Park Side Elder Care Noon – 6 pm
1/6 Big Run Fire Department 12:30 pm – 6 pm
1/11 Brookville Heritage House Noon – 6 pm
1/20 Brookville Church of God Noon – 6 pm
1/20 Sykesville American Legion Noon – 6 pm
1/24 Brockway Presbyterian Church Noon – 6 pm
1/27 Punxsy First United Methodist Church Noon – 6 pm
1/31 Reynoldsville St. Mary’s Church 1 pm – 7 pm
Elk and Cameron Counties Bloodmobile Schedule
1/10 Kersey Senior Center 2 pm – 6:30 pm
1/11 St. Marys Moose Club 10 am – 4 pm
1/12 Weedville American Legion 1 pm – 6 pm
1/13 Ridgway Central Hose Company 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Schedule is subject to change.
Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule appointments or visit the
E-donor site at www.redcrossblood.org. Call 1-866-236-3276 to ask questions about donating blood.
Health & Safety Class Schedule:
Evening classes run 6:00 pm till 9:30pm and daytime classes run 9:00 am till 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Saturday, Jan 14 (Day) Chapter Classroom
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Wednesday, Jan 25 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Thursday, Jan 26
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Saturday, Feb 11 (Day) Chapter Classroom
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Tuesday, Feb 21 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Wednesday, Feb 22
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Friday, Feb 24 (Day) Chapter Classroom
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Tuesday, Mar 20 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Wednesday, Mar 21
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Tuesday, Mar 13 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Web based
Wednesday, Mar 14 8:30 am – 1:30 pm & Classroom
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Saturday, Mar 23 (Day) Chapter Classroom
Schedule is subject to change.
Visit www.redcross.org to see a complete schedule of classes, pricing and to register for classes or call 1-800-REDCROSS. Pre-registration for community classes is required. Minimum registration requirements for classes will be followed. Options for on-line “Blended” classes are available.
The PA Heartland Chapter is part of the Northwestern PA Region of the American Red Cross. With the Greater Erie County Chapter as the lead, the Corry, Warren County, Allegheny Region, ARC of McKean and Potter and the PA Heartland work together to ensure that Red Cross services are available in the most efficient and caring way possible.
Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and RSVP Station.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
Support the American Red Cross! Checks may be sent to PA Heartland Chapter, 109 N Brady Street, Suite 2, DuBois, PA 15801.
Contact the Chapter office at info@arcpaheartland.org or by calling 371-2750 or 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767) opt 6.
Follow us on Twitter @ARC_PAHeartland and like us at ourt “American Red Cross PA Heartland” Facebook Page.