American Red Cross Youth Volunteers in ACTION!

Here is an awesome youth video showing ways YOU can get involved in your community through the Red Cross.

October is going to be a BIG month in the Youth Department. Let's get out volunteering in Indy!!

Watch it NOW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPxd4hbd7bc&feature=player_detailpage

Contact us!
(317)396-9419

Adam Moschell ; amoschell@redcross-indy.org
Ashley Hickman ; ahickman@redcross-indy.org
Katie Oneill ; koneill@redcross-indy.org

Red Cross SHARE Meeting this Thursday

The America Red Cross Youth Board will resume meeting to enhance the SHARE (Students Helping Advance Readiness Education) program in central Indiana and we need your help!!

We will meet this Thursday, September 8^th at 4:00pm – 5:00pm to discuss upcoming opportunities, review last years accomplishments, tour the Red Cross and learn how your school can become an official Red Cross school.

If you cannot make it to the meeting but would like to phone in, please let me know as this option could be made available.

The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis is located at 441 E. 10^th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202. If you can only attend part of the meeting, that is OK! Any interest is great! We look forward to meeting with you and developing programs in your schools and communities that will help increase Red Cross awareness!

P.S. This is an open meeting, so anyone with interest can attend. If you know another student/teacher or group who may interested in this program, please do not hesitate to attend or refer them to us!!!

Make your own tornado!

Directions: Gather the materials below to make a tornado with your family.

Materials:

• 2-liter plastic soda bottle with cap

• Water

• Dishwashing liquid

• Marbles or other small objects

1. Fill the bottle with water.

2. Put 3 drops of dishwashing liquid into the bottle.

3. Place a few small objects into the bottle. Recap the bottle tightly.

4. With a hand on each end, hold the bottle on its side.

Move the bottle in a circular motion to swirl the liquid.

5. Keep the liquid swirling as you turn the bottle upside down. Keep the cap end of the bottle steady while you continue to swirl the liquid in the large end.

Tornado Safety

If there is a tornado warning,
Act Fast! Get to a safe place.
If you are outside, go inside to a basement or a center room with no windows.
Drop and cover your head and neck.
If you are stuck outside, lie down in a ditch.

December is Here!

December is upon us! This means holidays, winter break, sledding and my favorite thing, SNOW!
Snow and cold weather can be tons of fun.. but severe winter weather can also be very dangerous. Before you go out and play in the first snow of the season, be sure to keep these tips in mind.

• Dress in several layers of lightweight clothing, wear mittens and a hat that covers your ears.
  
• Wear waterproof boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to maintain your footing in ice and snow.
• Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle.
• Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or other local news channels for critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS).
• Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non­frozen drinking water.
• Take breaks inside to warm up.

Have fun! We will see you after the new year when we start the Bookmobile up!

Halloween Safety

The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis wants to ensure everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! Here are a few safety tips while trick or treating:

-Map out your route beforehand
-Bring a flashlight
-Don't enter anyone's house
-Wear something light colored so you can be spotted
-Stay on the sidewalk
-Put a glow stick in your jack-o-lattern instead of a candle
-Watch for cars
-Only visit lit houses

The youth department will be at Safe Night at the Indiana state fairgrounds from 5-7pm on Halloween night. We hope to see you there!

October is Fire Prevention Month

Hello youth! We hope everyone is enjoying autumn so far. Did you know that October is Fire Prevention month?

Here are some tips to prevent fires:
-Never leave the kitchen when your stove is on.
-Keep anything that can catch fire—like pot holders, towels, plastic and clothing— away from the stove.
-Turn portable heaters off when you leave the room or go to sleep.
-Don't play with matches or lighters.


Everyone should discuss a fire escape plan with their families and practice the plan twice a year. You should know two ways out of every room in your house!

If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL for help.