The Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross assists with many types of disasters including fires, weather related destruction and flooding. Each year the chapter will respond to 10 to 15 residential home fires in our five county jurisdiction.
Our volunteers provide on-the-scene immediate assistance which may include clothing, food, a place to stay and emotional support.

The American Red Cross responds to home fires more than any other disaster. The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers and handles inquiries from concerned families.

The Disaster Assistance Team of the Iowa Great Lakes Chapter is on call 24/7 and is ready to deploy to any type of personal disaster or situation.

Persons with disaster caused needs should
Call 712-661-8921

Each year the American Red Cross responds to 60,000 house or apartment fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, explosions and other natural and man-made disasters.

How Can You Help?

The Iowa Great Lakes Chapter is always looking for volunteers to join our Disaster Services Team.
Responsibilities may include:
• Responding to residential home fires or local disasters
• Become a member of the national Disaster Services Human Resource Network
• Staffing Information booths at Fairs or Trade Shows
• Help with special events (i.e. Okoboji Marathon Water Stations)

Disaster Client Casework Training to Iowa Great Lakes Chapter Disaster volunteers was held in the spring of 2008.  Training was conducted by Marge Dykstra, a trained Disaster Volunteer from the Siouxland Chapter in Sioux City.

You can also help fund the help provided to disaster victims by making a financial contribution. Please send your monetary contribution to:
Iowa Great Lakes Chapter-American Red Cross
P.O. Box 407
Spencer, IA. 51301

For more information, please feel free to call the office at: (712) 262-1574 or toll free (888) 292-1574

Thank You for Your Support of the
Iowa Great Lakes Chapter
American Red Cross