Formula Red Race for Preparedness

admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:49:17 +0000

Before the race, Marty McKellips, the chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Central Texas spoke to Club Red regarding the Resilient from the Heart initiative. Unlike our fun night of racing super fast electric go-karts, Marty talked about this real life race for preparedness in Central Texas. As we recently passed the first anniversary of the most destructive fire in Texas history, we know that it really isn’t a question of if the next disaster will strike; it is a question of when, and how prepared will we be for it?

As a response to the devastating fires, Marty explained that the American Red Cross of Central Texas has launched a year-long community exercise designed to improve our collective ability to recover after disaster strikes. The American Red Cross responds to more than 70,000 disasters each year, which provides the Red Cross with broad experience assisting with challenges faced by any community when the worst happens. The idea behind the initiative is to be prepared locally, so we can respond and recover more quickly from a disaster.

Our local initiative, Resilience from the Heart, will bring together local governments, faith-based organizations, businesses and the non-profit community to test our relationships, processes, and systems, which will help us better anticipate needs and identify gaps in our safety net before another disaster strikes. The Red Cross will use lessons learned from the wildfires and other past disasters to shape our plans for the future.

Throughout the next year, the Red Cross will provide the community with updates on what was learned and the steps that will be taken to make all of Central Texas stronger and more resilient. The Red Cross will invite all of their partners to engage in this process and work together to make Central Texas the most resilient region in the country. Club Red recently participated in one of these drills that simulated the type of Disaster Service Center the Red Cross would open with partners after a disaster.

You can read more about the drill on the Red Cross Blog. The Red Cross also encourages every family to join the initiative by making a plan, building a kit and getting trained. Visit www.redcross.org for more information.

Club Red current and former Board Members with Red Cross of Central Texas CEO Marty McKellips and Regional Volunteer Services Manager, Raymond Miller.

Brian and Ramiro in front of the meeting room

Getting Ready to Race

The race action

The K1 race is over, but our race for preparedness has just begun.

Club Red Members Conrad and Michelle in front of the indoor track.

Fire Station Tour

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:07:14 +0000

When we booked a tour with the Austin Central Fire Station No 1, we knew it would be fun, we just didn’t realize how much fun it would be. We’d like to thank everyone at Fire Station No 1 for making it such a meaningful experience. You guys are the best and we appreciate your service to our community!

We need travel sized toiletries

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:55:49 +0000

Do you have unused travel sized shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, and/or soap? We’re collecting these items now for our March Totes for Hope event. We’ll distribute totes full of hygiene items to homeless veterans. You can make your donation at … Continue reading →

Welcome to Club Red!

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:34:45 +0000

Last year, a group of young professionals came together to found Club Red, a young professional organization dedicated to supporting the mission of the Red Cross.

Whether you’re interested in training, volunteering, or just meeting new people, Club Red is the organization for you.

Are you interested in becoming a member of Club Red? It’s easy! Membership is free. Just simply enter your information below. We’ll add you to our membership database and notify you of upcoming events where you can get more involved.