9TH ANNUAL MASS CPR TRAINING

The American Red Cross Club at UT Austin, a student-run organization affiliated with the American Red Cross of Central Texas, is hosting a Mass CPR training event Saturday, February 26, 2011 on the University of Texas campus. Participants will be able to complete a hands-on, four-hour course leading to certification in Adult CPR.

Beginning at 8am, Adult CPR training courses will be offered at three different times throughout the day. The cost for Adult CPR is at the substantially reduced price of $15 with a UT ID and $25 without one (class is normally $45).

This event is coordinated by the American Red Cross Club at UT and sponsored by The University Co-op and the American Red Cross of Central Texas.

               

Pre-registration is encouraged; however, walk-ins will be accepted the day of the event if space is available.  To register online please visit http://tiny.cc/g07zu.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN AUSTIN ADVENTURE WITH THE READY. SET. RED! CROSS CITY CHALLENGE

There is nothing like 70-degree weather to make us crave a day outside. But, what to do? Go for a run? Kayak? Bicycle? How about all of the above…with your friends, too!

The Ready.Set.Red! Cross City Challenge is just a couple sunny weeks away on Saturday, March 5th. It’s time to experience Austin like never before. Start downtown on the Whole Foods Terrace and choose from a list of activities, ranging from high energy (helllooo stand-up paddle-boarding!) to unforgettably silly (are you the awesome person who knows all the lyrics to “Heatwave”?). Plus, we guarantee the hot sauce-tasting challenge will melt away any further signs of winter!

The Ready. Set. Red! Cross City Challenge is a choose your own adventure story filled with twists and turns—especially at the Texas Running Co. challenge where you’ll be greeted by a disaster-themed obstacle course.

Trust us, you don’t want to miss a single second of the action…unless you actually like being that person left wondering What happened? What did I miss? Not us!

Feeling psyched for the can’t-miss event of the season? Take your excitement to the next level by catching a preview of the festivities to come in the video above. Feel free to post the video to your personal Facebook and Twitter pages to share with your friends and let them in on the fun!

Don’t get left in the dust; step up to the challenge TODAY!

READY.SET.RED!

We’re just a few weeks away from the Ready. Set. Red! Cross City Challenge at www.readysetred.com! Now is the time to sign up a team and participate in this unique event that is sure to exercise both your body and mind. 

Imagine this ….

There’s a hurricane approaching your city, and they’ve just announced mandatory evacuations.  While you are preparing to leave town, you realize that you may not return to your home again. You frantically begin searching your home for both keepsakes and survival items to take with you. What items would you choose to take and how much could you fit in your car?

Some essentials you know you need thanks to your American Red Cross disaster planning training are: emergency kit, water, blankets, emergency radio, mini lantern and first aid kit.

At the Ready. Set. Red! Cross City Challenge, test your disaster preparedness and see how many personal belongings you can fit into an environmentally friendly vehicle while your time before the hurricane hits is running out.

Ready for your latest trivia fact? Remember: knowing the answers to these questions will earn your team extra points at the challenge.

The American Red Cross of Central Texas responds to disasters such as house and apartment fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes or other situations that cause human suffering or create human needs that those affected cannot alleviate without assistance.

Be prepared to name three types of disasters from the fact listed above that the American Red Cross responds to during the Ready. Set. Red! Cross City Challenge to gain an edge on the competition!

Don’t forget to sign up today at www.readysetred.com! 

9TH ANNUAL MASS CPR TRAINING

The American Red Cross Club at UT Austin, a student-run organization affiliated with the American Red Cross of Central Texas, is hosting a Mass CPR training event Saturday, February 26, 2011 on the University of Texas campus. Participants will be able to complete a hands-on, four-hour course leading to certification in Adult CPR.

Beginning at 8am, Adult CPR training courses will be offered at three different times throughout the day. The cost for Adult CPR is at the substantially reduced price of $15 with a UT ID and $25 without one (class is normally $45).

This event is coordinated by the American Red Cross Club at UT and sponsored by The University Co-op and the American Red Cross of Central Texas.

               

Pre-registration is encouraged; however, walk-ins will be accepted the day of the event if space is available.  To register online please visit http://tiny.cc/g07zu.

READY.SET.RED! THE H.E.A.T IS ON...

We are officially less than one month away from the Ready. Set. Red! Cross City Challenge at www.readysetred.com! Have you been sticking to last month’s resolution to stay in shape? Get ready to show off your fit self and cycle in the H.E.A.T Bootcamp Challenge! Don’t worry if you’re not exactly Lance Armstrong—you’ll be cycling while your teammate answers Red Cross trivia questions, or vice-versa. It’s an uber-fun meeting of brains and brawn.

While we can’t help you with your cycling skills, we can definitely give you an edge on those quiz questions. This week’s fun fact hint is all about all the different ways you can get involved to support your Red Cross. Score extra points at the Cross City Challenge and better your community by taking these volunteering tips to heart:

1. Tell the Red Cross story as a member of the speaker’s bureau. Represent the Red Cross at community events like the America’s Charities workplace giving campaign.

2. Help your neighbors be prepared for a disaster. Distribute information on disasters common to your community and build disaster kits to help friends and neighbors prepare for emergencies, or comfort kits for those personally affected by disasters.

3. Ensure your community has adequate sheltering in the event of an emergency by taking Shelter Manager Training.

4. Lend a hand to a local military family by utilizing your counseling skills to help family members cope with deployments or educate them about aid available.

5. Be a bridge to your community. Lend your skills as a bilingual volunteer to work directly with those affected by disasters who may face a language barrier.

Following through on just one of these ideas can save the lives of your fellow Austinites!  Plus, a winning attitude just might translate to winning the Cross City Challenge.  Good luck!

READY. SET. RED! HINTS FOR WINTER WEATHER

It's already February; how did that happen so quickly?  Well, nothing like starting the month off with a few freezing cold days.  Bundle up, and while you stay distracted at work, don't forget to sign up for the Ready. Set. Red! Cross City Challenge on March 5th at www.ReadySetRed.com.

Are you ready to brave the elements?  Prepare yourself for the Texas Running Company's indoor obstacle course!  It will simulate a flood, windstorm, and other conditions of a natural disaster.  Stay tuned as we announce additional activities from the challenge.

And on that note...this week's fun fact hint is very pertinent to our weather this week.  Staying calm and using this information in a disaster can save your life (and earn you some extra points in the Ready. Set. Red! Cross City Challenge).  Your friends at the Red Cross are here for you.

"Winter storm" can have many different meanings from dangerously low temperatures to strong winds, ice, sleet and freezing rain.

• When the weatherman warns of a "Winter Storm Outlook", this means that winter storm conditions are possible in the next 2 to 5 days.
• A "Winter Weather Advisory" means that winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous.  When caution is used, these situations should not be life threatening.
• The days that you hear about a "Winter Storm Watch", you should review your winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions.  Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours.
• A "Winter Storm Warning" means that life threatening, severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours.  People in a warning area should take precautions immediately.

Knowing the difference will help you better prepare for weather conditions ahead and possibly have the winning edge on March 5th.  Good luck at the Cross City Challenge...and navigating through the weather this week!