RACINE — Registered nurses Gary Krause and John Sickler have had their fair share of experiences tending to emergencies, but little did they know when visiting the Racine Zoo this past week, that their skills would be put to the test when Sickler himself began choking. Krause and his three-year-old grandson met his friend and […]
Tag: American Red Cross
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Lorraine May Schaefer, 92, was devoted to her faith, family and volunteering
Obituary for Lorraine May Schaefer At the age of 92, Lorraine May Schaefer (nee: Schwengel) passed away on March 28, 2023. Lorraine May Schaefer Lorraine devoted herself to her family, Christian faith and volunteering. She was awarded the Clara Barton award by the American Red Cross in recognition of her service. She had a passion […]
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Overnight Warming Center available for Kenosha County residents without power on Feb. 23
KENOSHA — Residents without power are welcome to come to stay at an overnight warming center tonight, Feb 23. The temporary shelter is available due to the power outages caused by the ice storm, which took place on Feb. 22, according to Sheriff David Zoerner, in cooperation with County Executive Samantha Kerkman and other partners. […]
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40th Annual Tremper High School Blood Drive, Update on Blood Shortage
KENOSHA – On Thursday, March 10, Tremper High School will be welcoming Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin back to its campus from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. for the largest student-led blood drive in the state of Wisconsin. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Tremper’s blood drive. Not only is Versiti hoping to collect […]
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Red Cross: National Blood Crisis May Put Patients at Risk
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis. According to the source, this is the worst blood shortage that the nation is facing in more than a decade. Patient care is at risk because of the dangerously low blood supply. This issue is causing doctors to make difficult decisions. Others must wait to […]
Posted inCommunity, CORONAVIRUS
Blood Shortage in Wisconsin, Donors Needed This Holiday Season
Blood centers and hospitals across Wisconsin are facing an extreme blood shortage. This includes all types of blood. The low number of blood products available is also impacting the country. The ongoing pandemic, holiday season and recent tragedies due to the tornados in the south have caused increasing problems and the need for blood products. […]
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No Injuries In Mount Pleasant Basement Fire
No one was injured in a basement fire that caused an estimated $50,000 in damage to a home on Thursday afternoon. The South Shore Fire Department was called to the home at 3518 Hwy KR shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival, crews found smoke showing from the structure and located the fire in the […]
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Fire Displaces Family of 5
RACINE – A family of five people were displaced by a fire in a Downtown Racine apartment building Friday evening. No one was injured. The Racine Fire Department (RFD) was called to an apartment building at 400 Seventh Street about 7:40 p.m. Friday. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire in one of the apartment units. An […]
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State Farm Matching American Red Cross Donations January 11-15
To help the American Red Cross respond to disasters and emergencies big and small, State Farm is matching donations to the Red Cross dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 January 11-15, helping gifts go twice as far! After a year where we’ve faced record disasters and mounting challenges from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, being connected with our […]
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5 Ways to Honor Veterans This Veterans Day
The words “Some gave all and all gave some” is engraved in stone at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring Street. On Veterans Day, we remember the individuals who who did just that, gave to our country. Veterans Day is celebrated to honor those who served in the US Military on November 11 […]
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Help The Red Cross Find SE Wisconsin Community Heroes
You can help the American Red Cross honor heroes from southeast Wisconsin by making a nomination to the 2020 Brave Hearts event. The Red Cross’ Brave Hearts event will honor everyday heroes across categories such as military, good Samaritan, youth, blood donor and community safety. The public is encouraged to submit nominations for people who […]
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Red Cross encourages sign-ups for free smoke alarms ahead of Racine home fire safety event
Residents in Racine can now make appointments for a home fire safety visit – including installation and replacement of free smoke alarms – in August during an event held by the American Red Cross and the Racine Fire Department. On Saturday, Aug. 17, trained home fire safety leaders will fan out across Racine to install […]
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2 families displaced after car fire spreads to house
Two families were displaced from a home after a car fire spread to their residence early Thursday morning at 1007 11th St. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to a press release by the Racine Fire Department. Firefighters responded to a report of a car on fire in the 800 block of 11th […]
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2 Injured in 11th Street Apartment Fire
Racine firefighters say a fire that displaced seven adults and two children from an apartment building injured two of the residents. Two adults – a man and a woman – were injured escaping from the fire. The woman required medical attention, but the man fled the scene. The Racine Fire Department was called at 9:49 […]
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House Fire Started By Fireworks
Caused by improper use of fireworks, a house fire started at 8:43 p.m. Monday night at 1554 Packard Ave. No one was injured during the fire, according to the Racine Fire Department. After the inside rear entrance to the home started on fire, firefighters from the Racine Fire Department found smoke and flames coming from […]