"The mission of American Red Cross Disaster Services is to ensure nationwide disaster planning, preparedness, community disaster education, mitigation, and response that will provide the American people with quality services delivered in a uniform, consistent, and responsive manner."

The American Red Cross responds to disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and fires, or other situations that cause human suffering or create human needs that those affected cannot alleviate without assistance. It is an independent, humanitarian, voluntary organization, not a government agency.

All Red Cross assistance is given free of charge, made possible by the generous contribution of people's time, money, and skills.

Disasters History In Ohio
Between July 1995 to June 1996 disasters have affected 5604 families, affected 7381 dwellings, in 3934 incidents, where 717 people were sheltered.

Check out the National Red Cross site for several downloadable booklets on safety tips to help you and your family get ready for and stay safe in disasters.