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The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of training courses in first aid, CPR, AED, life guarding, swimming, babysitting, care giving, and other areas for both individuals and organizations. We are the most trusted training provider of health and safety training that meets OSHA guidelines and many other professional and regulatory standards. Many self-study classes are available online and you can also register for classroom courses. You can:

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The Red Cross offers unparalleled flexibility in delivering the training that meets your needs. We can train your employees or constituents in our regularly scheduled community classes. We can provide high quality instructors to your location or we can train your designated staff to train others in your organization. To learn more or schedule training at your facility, please contact us.

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Disaster Services

All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by the voluntary contributions of time and money from the American people.

When disaster strikes, the Red Cross stands ready to shelter and feed people until the danger is past, and then to help them rebuild their lives. Volunteers go to the scene of local disasters such as home and apartment fires, tornadoes, and transportation accidents. We serve food to victims and rescue workers, if needed, and help those affected obtain what they need most -- for example: temporary shelter, food, clothing, medications and disaster mental health assessments. Assistance is provided based on the level of damage sustained.

Last year the Cape Fear Chapter responded to 126 local disasters, the majority of which were home fires. We helped 476 affected individuals, 149 of them being children, with emergency food, shelter and supplies.

Disaster Volunteer Training

When a disaster happens, everyone wants to help. Red Cross disaster volunteers are among the first on the ground to assist the victims of every disaster. We prepare for the worst, and hope for the best, but we are always ready to help when needed. Join us on the front lines of disaster response.

Find out all about our Disaster Action Team and get started by viewing our online introduction course here.

Emergency Preparedness Training

Get the facts you need - before, during, and after a disaster or emergency situation. As the nation's preeminent preparedness and safety training organization, the American Red Cross offers training and information to help you prepare for emergencies.

Learn more about being Red Cross Ready here.