Of the many things that the American Red Cross does, educating the public is one of its most visible services. Our goal is to increase public awareness by educating the community in order to help people prevent, prepare for, and cope with disasters and other emergencies.

The holidays are here. Families will be gathering. Some have not seen each other for a long time and will be catching up on visiting. Remember to designate a specific person, a buddy, to watch young children during family gatherings. The seasonal streams and ponds are filling now. A designated buddy can keep small children safe around water and other hazards, in shopping malls, amusement parks, and the out of doors.

  Every kid needs a Designated Buddy
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