By Daily Press staff
The American Red Cross of Santa Monica has embarked on an aggressive plan to ensure that Santa Monica is prepared to respond to a disaster — be it a house fire, terrorist attack or a devastating earthquake.
A three-year, $1 million campaign is being launched to ensure that funds are available to maintain Red Cross preparedness, response and community safety.
The public is being asked to make a pledge to the chapter’s Community Disaster Preparedness and Response Fund. “Providing timely, effective and compassionate response to the victims of a disaster requires the right plan, the right resources and the right people — and that takes money,” explains Ann Greenspun, chair of the Santa Monica Red Cross Board of Directors, With the fundraising effort, the chapter hopes to acquire an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to support mobile feeding and sheltering operations around the city, plus acquire additional emergency supplies and equipment for a catastrophic level disaster including cots, blankets and comfort items.
To find out how you can help or donate to the Community Disaster Preparedness and Response Fund, call the Santa Monica Red Cross at (310) 394-3773 or go online to www.redcrossofsantamonica.com. Rummage sale is a SMASH
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 13, 2006. Read the original PDF.