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Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter attending National Council of La Raza Annual Conference

Posted on July 8, 2017 by GCD

PHOENIX — Phoenix is hosting the National Council of La Raza Annual Conference, July 8-11, at the Phoenix Convention Center and American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter will be in attendance to promote awareness on emergency blood donations and disaster preparedness, specifically the Home Fire Campaign, an effort to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by home fires. The American Red Cross Greater Phoenix, Latinos Preparados volunteers will be providing smoke alarm installation demonstrations and will also help families develop a home fire escape plan.

The Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters a year, the majority of which are home fires. Working smoke alarms in a home cut the risk of death by half and having an escape plan further improves the odds of survival. The Red Cross wants to end these tragedies and save lives, that’s why we launched the Home Fire Campaign in 2014. As of July 7, 2017, the Red Cross and our partners across the country have saved at least 235 lives.

For interviews with volunteers, visit our booth at the National Council of La Raza Annual Conference or to learn more about the Home Fire Campaign visit redcross.org. Please help us by volunteering to install smoke alarms, making a financial contribution, or taking steps to protect your own family from home fires.

Sheriff's Office Investigating Death Below Midgley Bridge March 1, 2017
Coconino County Delayed Start February 28, 2017
Due to heavy snowfall and icy road conditions in the Flagstaff area, County offices will be operating on a delayed start and will be minimally staffed until 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Coconino Community Development annual training February 24, 2017
Coconino County Community Development will have an all staff training 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 1.
User Fee February 21, 2017
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors will hold a Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 10:00 am in the County Administrative Center First Floor Meeting Room, 219 East Cherry, Flagstaff, Arizona
Maine Consolidated School District seeking Governing Board applicants February 21, 2017
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to the Maine Consolidated School District Governing Board. There are currently two vacant seats.

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