Working With the Red Cross
About the Red Cross
Mission: The American Red Cross prevents
and alleviates human suffering in the face of
emergencies by mobilizing the power of
volunteers and the generosity of donors.
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Fundamental Principles
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Humanity
Impartiality
Neutrality
Independence
Voluntary Service
Unity
Universality
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American Red Cross Structure
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Washington State has 15 Red Cross Chapters
4 Regional Chapters- INW is a Regional Chapter
INW covers 6 counties in Washington & 5 in
North Idaho.
We assist 5 other Community Chapters in
Eastern Washington.
Mutual Aid is Statewide.
Easy to move resources and volunteers
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Inland Northwest Region
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Terry Pollard
Regional CEO
Responsible for
Red Cross service
delivery,
fundraising and
external relations
in the region.
Kris Pitcher
Chief Development
Officer, Creates and
fosters community
partnerships and
donors.
Chapter/Regional Leadership
Megan Snow
Communications
Director
In charge of special
event planning and
regional public affairs.
Dawn Holman
Volunteer Services
Director
Recruits, interviews
and assigns new
volunteers.
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Jamie Hill
Emergency
Services Director
Oversees the
disaster response
at the Inland
Northwest Chapter.
Sam McQueen
Emergency
Services
Coordinator
Coordinates
disaster volunteer
intake and
deployments.
Bob Reimer
Logistics
Coordinator
Valeta Biggs
Disaster Health
Services Lead
Arlene Chandra
Training
Coordinator
Handles all of our
supplies, trailers,
and vehicles.
Health Services
instructor and
disaster liaison.
Coordinates and
creates the training
schedule.
Chapter Disaster Leadership
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Red Cross
Disaster Response
Performance Standards
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24/7/365 coverage and notification
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2 hour maximum to make contact with client
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4 hours to set up a shelter. Advance notice
helps with planning!
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The Big Stuff
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Large scale event- wildfires, apartment fire, flooding, earthquake,
hazardous materials spill, etc.
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loss of several residences
large evacuation
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If the event is outside of Spokane County, the ES Director and the
entire Team will come to support the local volunteers, and help
manage the event
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Will immediately initiate the five key functions of Disaster Services
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Five Key Functions of Disaster
Services
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Sheltering
Feeding
Public Affairs/
Fundraising
Disaster Assessment
Staffing an
Emergency Operation
Center (EOC)
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Red Cross Resources
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241 Shelters
12 Trailers
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60 cots in each
120 blankets in each
2 Emergency
Response Vehicles
222 Disaster
Volunteers
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House Fires
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Our most common response is a local house fire
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The on-call Disaster Action Team (DAT) Lead will receive
the call and respond to the scene with their team
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The DAT team lead will work with the Fire Department
Incident Commander on scene to assess the situation
and get information about the damage to the home
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They will then talk with the clients to determine what their
immediate emergency needs are
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The Red Cross provides:
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Comfort kits (hygiene items, toys, etc.)
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Temporary housing
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Food
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Clothing
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Medical items/Medications
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Emotional Support
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Referral to long-term support services
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Development of a recovery plan
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Assistance with security deposit and/or
first month’s rent
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Support (canteen services) to emergency
responders
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FY 2011 - FY 2013
Inland NW Chapter
Disaster Response Stats
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“In Kittitas County, emergency response agencies
and the local American Red Cross have established
an integrated and proactive relationship in
managing events in our community. The relationship
integrates the Red Cross in all aspects of
emergency preparedness – prevention, planning,
response, mitigation and recovery. The results have
been an efficient response and duplication of
services is avoided. This was evident in the Taylor
Bridge Fire.”
-Rich Elliott, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief
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Partner Organizations
SOUTHERN
BAPTISTS
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Questions, Comments?
Inland Northwest Red Cross
315 West Nora Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509)326-3330
http://www.redcross.org/WA/Spokane
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