Amid the backdrop of a heightened security alert, the American Red Cross has launched a national preparedness information hotline. Callers who dial 1-866-GET INFO will be provided with disaster safety and preparedness information. The public is asking for guidance on what to do, and the Red Cross has the information they need, just a phone call away.

The hotline offers easy-to-understand information as well as peace of mind for anyone looking to prepare for any type of disaster. More than 100 trained volunteers from Red Cross chapters around the country will be answering calls, providing common-sense information and referrals for anyone seeking advice on personal and family safety. Located in northern Virginia, the national call center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to midnight (EST) seven days a week to answer questions from the public. Bilingual operators (English-Spanish) will also be available for concerned callers interested in preparedness issues.

"Together We Prepare" - A handy one page sheet of tips to help your family prepare for any emergency. Download. Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file.

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