Why are the American Red Cross and the Allstate Foundation bringing the disaster preparedness message to schoolchildren?
The American Red Cross and the Allstate Foundation want to build stronger and safer communities across the country. Since 1881, the American Red Cross has been a leader in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. People nationwide have been trained in disaster preparedness through the American Red Cross. Reaching into local communities, the American Red Cross has brought educational and safety training to schools, businesses, community organizations, and local governments. Now, with a generous grant from the Allstate Foundation, the American Red Cross is able to help train schoolchildren across the country in disaster safety through the Masters of Disaster curriculum. What is the relationship of the American Red Cross with schools throughout the nation? The American Red Cross and the nation’s schools have worked together to meet the educational and service needs of young people since 1917. Today, more than 90 percent of American Red Cross chapters report a working relationship wi
