The American Red Cross

Emergency Services:

The National American Red Cross is chartered by the United States Congress to provide three major components: 1) to fulfill the provisions of the Geneva Conventions assigned to national societies for the protection of victims of conflict; 2) to provide family communications and other forms of support to the U.S. Military; 3) to maintain a system of domestic and international disaster relief, including mandated responsibilities under the National Response Plan. These three major components are all covered by the North Central Florida Chapter’s Emergency Services Program. Our organizational mission mandates that we respond and provide needed services to every person affected by a disaster ranging from house fires to hurricanes, and every serviceman and woman and their families in need of emergency communication and financial assistance.

Disaster Services

Military Service

International Services

International Services:

The American Red Cross helps vulnerable people around the world to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies, and life-threatening health conditions. The American Red Cross accomplishes this goal by working within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement—the world’s largest humanitarian network with more than 180 Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies and more than 100 million volunteers. In all our work, we abide by the seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The American Red Cross works to build the local capacities of our partner Red Cross and Red Crescent societies by strengthening their leadership, financial management, volunteer networks, and technical capabilities. We also work with our Movement partners to train and organize volunteers and educate communities to empower them with the skills and knowledge they need to help themselves. To ensure that programs are comprehensive, the American Red Cross establishes partnerships with other public and private organizations whose capabilities strengthen and complement our initiatives.
International Services initiatives focus on primary health care, emergency response and preparedness, restoring family links, and the dissemination of international humanitarian law. For each of these priority areas, we promote cost-effective, community-based programs, which target large numbers of people with humanitarian aid that is rapid, effective, and large-scale.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Together, we can save a life.

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Emergency Services:

International Services: