Disaster Services

Disaster Services stands ready to rush relief to victims of natural and manmade disasters in the Western Illinois Area. The Red Cross emblem is a welcome beacon to those in urgent need of assistance. In disasters large and small, Red Cross workers first focus on victims’ basic needs: shelter, food, first aid, and counseling.

The Red Cross also helps victims obtain clothing, temporary housing, transportation, and other necessities. Long-term assistance is provided when other resources, such as insurance benefits or government assistance are delayed, insufficient, or unavailable. All disaster assistance is free, with no payment expected or accepted. This is made possible by the generous contributions from the Western Illinois community.
At all hours of the day and night, Disaster Services staff and volunteers help people after fires, floods, tornadoes, and other disasters ravage their homes and threaten to devastate their lives.

Learn to Drive the

American Red Cross

Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV)

Saturday, May 8^th 8am-4pm

Western Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross

143 E. Main St.

Galesburg, Il.  61401

309-344-1611

Must Register by April 28, 2010

(In order to get material ordered)