American Red Cross Ready for Y2K

American Red Cross Disaster Services, Blood Services, regions and Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) are ready for Y2K and are prepared to respond to disruptions that may occur across the nation.

From Guam in the Pacific through the mainland in the United States, the Caribbean Island territories and back to American Samoa in the Pacific, Red Cross paid and volunteer staff are prepared to respond to emergencies whether Y2K or weather-related.

“The American public has placed its trust and confidence in the American Red Cross because they know the Red Cross will be there,” said Red Cross president and CEO Dr. Bernadine Healy. “For more than 118 years, the American Red Cross has been saving lives and helping people through emergencies, and as we ring in the new year, paid and volunteer staff across the country will be on alert to respond to individual and family needs, as they arise. At the Red Cross, we made a promise to the American public, we’ll be there, and that’s a promise we intend to keep into the next millennium,” said Healy.

The Red Cross service delivery network is ready to enter the year 2000. With people and supplies strategically placed and ready to move at a moment’s notice, the organization is relying upon years of experience in preparing for, preventing and responding to emergencies.