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Fox River Chapter

121 N. Second St., Suite G

St. Charles, IL 60174
630-443-8844 (Phone)
630-443-8875 (Fax)

stuph@foxriver.org (E-mail)

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. The Fox River Chapter is proud to serve the following areas: Batavia, Elburn, Geneva, Kaneville, LaFox, Maple Park, Mooseheart, St. Charles, Virgil, Wasco and Wayne.

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Compression Only CPR - The Latest Info

Based on scientific evidence, the Red Cross supports “compression only” CPR as an acceptable alternative when a responder is . ..… untrained …… unwilling …... unable …... or unsure  ……     how to perform full CPR … cycles of chest compression AND rescue breathing.

The Red Cross & the AHA hope that compression only CPR will save lives by encouraging bystanders who witness a sudden collapse of an adult to get involved and have someone call 911 & start performing chest compressions until help arrives or the adult shows obvious signs of life: breathing & movement.

All Red Cross CPR classes will continue to teach rescue breathing.

The following individuals will still need to take training which includes BOTH chest compressions & rescue breathing:

-         those who take CPR training for certification to meet State & Federal requirements;

-         lay responders in the workplace who have a duty to respond; and

-         those responsible for infants & children.

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Retired ?????

Interested In “Giving Back” & Helping Others ????

Call Doug at 630-443-8844 to inquire about

joining the chapter’s disaster response team

 

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NEW - You can now schedule an appointment for upcoming blood drives ONLINE !!

Click on BLOOD DRIVE Information above for details.

 

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Need a First Aid Kit or Emergency Preparedness Kit ?

Order On-Line at the Red Cross Store

http://www.redcross.org/store

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Toll Free Public Information & Preparedness Hotline
866-438-4636      -      5:00 am – 9:00 pm (PST) - Everyday

The American Red Cross is staffing a national toll-free hotline to answer questions from callers.  The hotline offers easy to understand information as well as peace of mind for anyone looking to prepare for a disaster.
 
Information & referrals relative to current national disaster responses such as Hurricane Isabel will be provided.
 
Red Cross staff will also answer questions & provide practical information & referrals for anyone seeking advice on personal & family safety.
 
Bi-lingual operators (English – Spanish) will also be available for concerned callers interested in preparedness issues.

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