General Disaster Preparedness Information | AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER CHICAGO - Community Disaster Relief Services
2200 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Primary Contact Number
Languages
None
Application process
Call for appointment Documents required: None
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Description
Provides 24-hour emergency relief to individuals and families affected by disasters such as house fires, earthquakes, floods, tornados, etc. Educates people in how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Health and Safety Services offer courses in first aid, CPR, child-care, nurse assistant training, babysitting, swimming-life guarding and more on a regular basis. Courses and training are offered at the Chapter facilities or can be arranged at different localities for businesses and groups. Blood Services collects blood donations and supplies safe blood and blood products to local healthcare providers. Also offers various types of volunteering opportunities for adults and youth.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/02/2026
Data provided by
Lake County 211
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Providing organization
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER CHICAGO
Organization that works to provide relief and support to those in crisis as well as educating those on how to b prepared in a disaster