Posted: 26 Aug 14
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| | | | | Dear Friend,
At 3:20am on August 24th a 6.0 earthquake struck Napa County, California damaging historic buildings, rupturing gas lines and water mains across Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties, leading to multiple fires and buckling cracks on major roadways. Many families and individuals brace for possible aftershocks, and thousands more will seek aid in the days to come as they begin to repair the damage to their homes and communities.
Thanks to the support of our donors, the Red Cross was there immediately providing help and relief to first responders and families in need.
Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning, and they can occur at any time of the year, day or night. Forty-five states and territories in the U.S. are at moderate to very high risk of earthquakes, and they are located in every region of the country.
Are you prepared for a major earthquake? Download our Earthquake Preparedness App and be ready and learn to Drop, Cover and Hold On.
Emergency preparedness is vital to you and your loved ones' everyday safety. Learn how you can be ready by creating a preparedness plan now.
Last year we responded to 817 local disasters and assisted 1,575 families across our regions. We don’t know when the next emergency will strike, but we know we must be ready.
The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters a year, from home fires, to severe storms to earthquakes. Please consider making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief today.
Sincerely,
Mark Cloutier Regional Chief Executive Officer, Gateway to the Golden State Region | 
Tim Miller
Regional Chief Executive Officer,
California Northwest Region |
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An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in Humanitarian services and programs.
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