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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
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Disaster Operations Morning Report
The Disaster Services Operations Morning Report is issued daily for all American Red Cross leaders and units. This report provides a brief summary of significant disaster events and the related Red Cross
response actions that have occurred since the prior report. The report also provides information on prevailing weather systems, other conditions that may produce additional disaster activity during the day and a
list of states with shelters open last night. The information provided is obtained from disaster-affected chapters, government agencies, news media reports and the National Shelter System. Please refer to The
Exchange for additional information on any reported event that prompts major Red Cross disaster relief actions. Incidents shared in this report are initially administered by the regional chapter and the Disaster
Operations Coordination Center is available to provide leadership support and technical assistance as needed.
NEW EVENTS
Event
Red Cross Response
Guam / NMI - Tropical Storm Dolphin
TS Dolphin is threatening thousands of homes
in the pacific islands since Monday. The
forecast track has the storm reaching landfall
on Wednesday.
The Pacific Islands Region communicated with
Emergency Management, conducted call downs to
identify human as well as material resources and
placed them on stand-by in anticipation of
response. The Region expects to provide shelter,
food, casework, bulk distribution and support services.
Affected Jurisdiction & Contacts
Division: Pacific
DDE: Michael Byrne
DDD: Rothwell Ahulau
DDSRD: Rothwell Ahulau
RDO: Maria Lutz
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Region(s):
Pacific Islands Region
The Disaster Operations Coordination Center at
National Headquarters issued DR 647-15 for the event.
Hawaii - Wildfire
A wildfire occurred that burned structures and
threatened residents in Hawaii County on
Monday.
Division: Pacific
The Pacific Islands Region opened a shelter and
expects to provide shelter, food, casework and support DDE: Michael Byrne
services for residents within the affected area.
DDD: Rothwell Ahulau
DDSRD: Rothwell Ahulau
RDO: Maria Lutz
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Region(s):
Pacific Islands Region
North Carolina - Flood
Heavy rainfall caused flooding that affected
residents in the city of Kinston on Monday.
Multi Family Fire
In a separate event, a fire at an apartment
complex caused varying degrees of damage
that affected residents in the city of Pembroke
on Monday.
The Eastern North Carolina Region communicated
with Emergency Management, placed a shelter on
standby and will provide shelter, food, casework and
support services as needed.
The Eastern North Carolina Region provided shelter,
food, casework and support services to affected
residents.
Division: Mid Atlantic
DDE: Scott Graham
DDD: Sara Hicks
DDSRD: Greg Mack
RDO: Mary Donny
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Region(s):
Eastern North Carolina Region
SOURCE: Ongoing reports and information communicated to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC) || ACRONYMS: DVP = Division Vice President | DDE
= Division Disaster Exec. | DDD = Division Disaster Dir. | DDSRD = Division Disaster State Relations Dir. | RDPO = Regional Disaster Program Officer
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Disaster Operations Morning Report
The Disaster Services Operations Morning Report is issued daily for all American Red Cross leaders and units. This report provides a brief summary of significant disaster events and the related Red Cross
response actions that have occurred since the prior report. The report also provides information on prevailing weather systems, other conditions that may produce additional disaster activity during the day and a
list of states with shelters open last night. The information provided is obtained from disaster-affected chapters, government agencies, news media reports and the National Shelter System. Please refer to The
Exchange for additional information on any reported event that prompts major Red Cross disaster relief actions. Incidents shared in this report are initially administered by the regional chapter and the Disaster
Operations Coordination Center is available to provide leadership support and technical assistance as needed.
NEW EVENTS
Event
Alabama - Multi Family Fire
A fire at an apartment complex affected scores
of individuals in Jefferson County on
Monday. Multiple injuries reported.
Multi Family Fire
In a separate event, a fire at an apartment
complex affected several individuals in
Montgomery County on Monday.
Missouri - Multi Family Fire
A two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in
the City of St. Louis affected dozens of
residents on Monday. A fatality was reported.
Red Cross Response
Affected Jurisdiction & Contacts
Disaster Action Team members from the Alabama
Region were on the scene and expect to provide food
and casework for the affected residents.
Division: Southeast and Caribbean
DDE: Jack Morgan
DDD: Nancy Brockway
DDSRD: Donna Weise
RDO: Marc Newell
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Team members from the Alabama Region provided
casework and food.
Region(s):
Alabama Region
Team members from the Eastern Missouri Region
offered canteen services to emergency responders
and provided shelter, food, casework and support
services for affected residents.
Division: North Central Chapter
DDE: Jono Anzalone
DDD: Megan Chamberlain
DDSRD: Kamella Kennedy
RDO: Chris Harmon
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Region(s):
Eastern Missouri Region
North Carolina - Civil Disturbance
An individual barricaded himself in a home and
then set it on fire after being in a standoff with
police in the city of Collettsville on Sunday.
The Western North Carolina Region communicated
with Emergency Management and deployed team
members to provide canteen services to emergency
responders.
Division: Mid Atlantic
DDE: Scott Graham
DDD: Sara Hicks
DDSRD: Greg Mack
RDO: Rick Schou
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Region(s):
Western North Carolina Region
SOURCE: Ongoing reports and information communicated to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC) || ACRONYMS: DVP = Division Vice President | DDE
= Division Disaster Exec. | DDD = Division Disaster Dir. | DDSRD = Division Disaster State Relations Dir. | RDPO = Regional Disaster Program Officer
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Disaster Operations Morning Report
The Disaster Services Operations Morning Report is issued daily for all American Red Cross leaders and units. This report provides a brief summary of significant disaster events and the related Red Cross
response actions that have occurred since the prior report. The report also provides information on prevailing weather systems, other conditions that may produce additional disaster activity during the day and a
list of states with shelters open last night. The information provided is obtained from disaster-affected chapters, government agencies, news media reports and the National Shelter System. Please refer to The
Exchange for additional information on any reported event that prompts major Red Cross disaster relief actions. Incidents shared in this report are initially administered by the regional chapter and the Disaster
Operations Coordination Center is available to provide leadership support and technical assistance as needed.
NEW EVENTS
Event
Red Cross Response
Ohio - Multi Family Fire
The Greater Cincinnati - Dayton Region contacted the
A fire affected an apartment complex in the
hospital to offer assistance as needed to the surviving
City of Dayton on Monday. A fatality and injury member.
was reported.
Affected Jurisdiction & Contacts
Division: Crossroads
DDE: Keith Alvey
DDD: Janine Brown
DDSRD: Loren McCamey
RDO: John Bernard
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Region(s):
Greater Cincinnati - Dayton Region
Pennsylvania- Multi Family Fire
A fire affected an apartment complex in
Philadelphia on Monday. A fatality was
reported.
The Eastern Pennsylvania Region deployed team
members to offer food, casework and support
services.
Division: Mid Atlantic
DDE: Scott Graham
DDD: Joey Eisenhut
DDSRD: Anne Palmer
RDO: Leo Pratte
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Region(s):
Eastern Pennsylvania Region
Arkansas - Severe Weather
Severe storms with possible tornado activity as
well as flooding destroyed or damaged homes
in Pike and Howard Counties on
Monday. Multiple fatalities and injuries
reported.
The Oklahoma and Arkansas Region deployed
Disaster Action Team members, dispatched an
Emergency Response Vehicle and provided shelter,
food, casework, bulk distribution in addition to support
services to the affected residents.
Division: Southwest and Rocky Mountain
DDE: Charles Blake
DDD: Lenard Liebe
DDSRD: Chele Rider
RDO: James Tittle
Initial Report: Monday May 11, 2015
Region(s):
Oklahoma and Arkansas Region
SOURCE: Ongoing reports and information communicated to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC) || ACRONYMS: DVP = Division Vice President | DDE
= Division Disaster Exec. | DDD = Division Disaster Dir. | DDSRD = Division Disaster State Relations Dir. | RDPO = Regional Disaster Program Officer
Disaster Operations Morning Report
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The Disaster Services Operations Morning Report is issued daily for all American Red Cross leaders and units. This report provides a brief summary of significant disaster events and the related Red Cross
response actions that have occurred since the prior report. The report also provides information on prevailing weather systems, other conditions that may produce additional disaster activity during the day and a
list of states with shelters open last night. The information provided is obtained from disaster-affected chapters, government agencies, news media reports and the National Shelter System. Please refer to The
Exchange for additional information on any reported event that prompts major Red Cross disaster relief actions. Incidents shared in this report are initially administered by the regional chapter and the Disaster
Operations Coordination Center is available to provide leadership support and technical assistance as needed.
ONGOING EVENTS (Past 48 Hours)
Event
Kentucky - Multi Family Fire
A fire consumed a store with upper level
apartments as well as a nearby home in the
city of Cecilia on Saturday. An injury was
reported.
Red Cross Response
5/11/15 No Updates Provided
The Kentucky Region deployed Disaster Action
Team members who provided food, casework, and
support services.
Affected Jurisdiction & Contacts
Division: Crossroads
DDE: Keith Alvey
DDD: Janine Brown
DDSRD: Loren McCamey
RDO: John Duck
Initial Report: Sunday May 10, 2015
Region(s):
Kentucky Region
South Dakota - Severe Weather
Severe weather with tornado activity impacted
residents in the city of Delmont and prompted
an evacuation on Sunday.
New York - Multi Family Fire
A fire at an apartment complex in Broome
County affected dozens of residents on
Saturday.
The Dakotas Region communicated with Emergency
Management, opened a shelter, dispatched an
Emergency Response Vehicle and provided food,
casework, bulk distribution as well as support
services.
Division: North Central
DDE: Jono Anzalone
DDD: Marlys Devries
DDSRD: Seth Gardner-Gould
RDO: Tom Tezel
Initial Report: Sunday May 10, 2015
The Disaster Operations Coordination Center at
National Headquarters issued DR 641-15 for the
event
Region(s):
Dakotas Region
The Western and Central New York Region opened
a shelter and provided food as well as casework for
the residents affected.
Division: Northeast
DDE: Thomas Vitullo
DDD: Michelle Harris
DDSRD: Amanda Hayde
RDO: Ken Turner
Initial Report: Sunday May 10, 2015
Region(s):
Western and Central New York Region
SOURCE: Ongoing reports and information communicated to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC) || ACRONYMS: DVP = Division Vice President | DDE
= Division Disaster Exec. | DDD = Division Disaster Dir. | DDSRD = Division Disaster State Relations Dir. | RDPO = Regional Disaster Program Officer
Disaster Operations Morning Report
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The Disaster Services Operations Morning Report is issued daily for all American Red Cross leaders and units. This report provides a brief summary of significant disaster events and the related Red Cross
response actions that have occurred since the prior report. The report also provides information on prevailing weather systems, other conditions that may produce additional disaster activity during the day and a
list of states with shelters open last night. The information provided is obtained from disaster-affected chapters, government agencies, news media reports and the National Shelter System. Please refer to The
Exchange for additional information on any reported event that prompts major Red Cross disaster relief actions. Incidents shared in this report are initially administered by the regional chapter and the Disaster
Operations Coordination Center is available to provide leadership support and technical assistance as needed.
ONGOING EVENTS (Past 48 Hours)
Event
Ohio - Multi Family Fire
A fire consumed a store with upper level
apartments as well as a nearby home in the
city of Troy on Sunday. A fatality was
reported.
Red Cross Response
5/11/15 No Updates Provided
The Greater Cincinnati - Dayton Region provided
food, casework, and support services to residents
affected by the blaze.
Affected Jurisdiction & Contacts
Division: Crossroads
DDE: Keith Alvey
DDD: Janine Brown
DDSRD: Loren McCamey
RDO: John Bernard
Initial Report: Sunday May 10, 2015
Region(s):
Greater Cincinnati - Dayton Region
Iowa - Severe Weather
Severe weather with possible tornado activity
damaged a school with scores of individuals
inside, impacted homes, left hundreds of
residents without power and prompted an
evacuation in Lake City on Sunday.
The Iowa Region opened a shelter, dispatched an
Emergency Response Vehicle and provided food,
casework, bulk distribution as well as support
services.
Division: North Central
DDE: Jono Anzalone
DDD: Marlys Devries
DDSRD: Kamella Kennedy
RDO: Dan Cataldi
Initial Report: Sunday May 10, 2015
Region(s):
Iowa Region
Arkansas - Severe Weather
Severe storms caused flooding that closed
roads and affected homes in several portions
of the state on Sunday.
The Oklahoma and Arkansas Region deployed
Disaster Action Team members who provided
shelter, food and casework to affected residents.
Division: Southwest and Rocky Mountain
DDE: Charles Blake
DDD: Lenard Liebe
DDSRD: Chele Rider
RDO: James Tittle
Initial Report: Sunday May 10, 2015
Region(s):
Oklahoma and Arkansas Region
SOURCE: Ongoing reports and information communicated to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC) || ACRONYMS: DVP = Division Vice President | DDE
= Division Disaster Exec. | DDD = Division Disaster Dir. | DDSRD = Division Disaster State Relations Dir. | RDPO = Regional Disaster Program Officer
Disaster Operations Morning Report
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The Disaster Services Operations Morning Report is issued daily for all American Red Cross leaders and units. This report provides a brief summary of significant disaster events and the related Red Cross
response actions that have occurred since the prior report. The report also provides information on prevailing weather systems, other conditions that may produce additional disaster activity during the day and a
list of states with shelters open last night. The information provided is obtained from disaster-affected chapters, government agencies, news media reports and the National Shelter System. Please refer to The
Exchange for additional information on any reported event that prompts major Red Cross disaster relief actions. Incidents shared in this report are initially administered by the regional chapter and the Disaster
Operations Coordination Center is available to provide leadership support and technical assistance as needed.
ONGOING EVENTS (Past 48 Hours)
Event
Arkansas - Commercial Fire
A fire occurred at a two-story warehouse in
the city of North Little Rock on Sunday.
Red Cross Response
5/11/15 No Updates Provided
The Oklahoma and Arkansas Region provided
canteen services to emergency responders.
Affected Jurisdiction & Contacts
Division: Southwest and Rocky Mountain
DDE: Charles Blake
DDD: Lenard Liebe
DDSRD: Chele Rider
RDO: James Tittle
Initial Report: Sunday May 10, 2015
Region(s):
Oklahoma and Arkansas Region
Florida - Wildfire
Multiple brush fires occurred in Sarasota
County on Sunday.
Multi Family Fire
In a separate event, a fire at an apartment
complex in the city of Bradenton affected
several residents on Sunday.
5/11/15 No Updates Provided
The Central Florida Region deployed team members
and dispatched an Emergency Response Vehicle to
provide canteen services for emergency responders.
Team members from the Central Florida Region
provided casework for the affected residents and
canteen services for emergency responders.
Division: Southeast and Caribbean
DDE: Jack Morgan
DDD: Becky McCorry
DDSRD: Cesar Rivera
RDO: Emily Simons
Initial Report: Sunday May 10, 2015
Region(s):
Central Florida Region
SOURCE: Ongoing reports and information communicated to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC) || ACRONYMS: DVP = Division Vice President | DDE
= Division Disaster Exec. | DDD = Division Disaster Dir. | DDSRD = Division Disaster State Relations Dir. | RDPO = Regional Disaster Program Officer
Southern Plains to Ohio Valley Severe Weather
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*Blue indicates revisions or additions since the previous day
For the past six days, severe thunderstorms affected parts of the Central and Southern Plains. Preliminary reports of 135 tornadoes, 187 wind, and 235 hail
incidents were received 06-10May15 across TX, OK, IA, and SD. The storm system over the Upper-Great Lakes/Upper Mississippi Valley will move
eastward into the Canadian Maritimes by Wednesday.
Approximate customer power outages for the affected region are 31,000. Shelters have been established in OK (1), IA (1), SD (1), and TX (4). Fatalities
have been reported in NE (1) and TX (1), with numerous injuries throughout the impacted areas.
Southwest and Rocky Mountain Division
Texas
• DR 636-15 - Multiple confirmed tornadoes have occurred over the last six days, including one EF-3 on Saturday resulting in one confirmed fatality near the
town of Cisco on Saturday May 9th. Other tornadoes have been confirmed near Decatur, Valley View, Gainesville, Whitesboro, and Denton. Damage was
reported by media outlets in the city of Denton. 50-100 homes were damaged with 43 injuries, 8 people still unaccounted for, and 2 fatalities. Damage
Assessment continues. The Governor of TX has declared a state of disaster for seven counties. Service Delivery/Mass Care Stats: 6 shelters opened (50
overnight stays to-date) and 873 Meals and Snacks served. Approximate customer power outages are 14,428 in TX.
Oklahoma
• DR 635-15 - On the evening of Wednesday May 6th a string of tornados touched down around the OKC area. These storms were accompanied by large
quantities of rain generating flash flooding throughout the region. That evening mass care operations began and a DRO number was requested. Significant
damage in various places, DA continues. One (1) fatality reported. Service Delivery/Mass Care Stats: 14 Shelters opened (282 overnight stays to-date),
14,412 Meals and Snacks served, and 5,123 Relief Items distributed. Monday, May 11th, Continued MARC operations, including client casework.
Colorado and Arkansas
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Numerous reports of tornadoes throughout Colorado, as well as significant rainfall and localized flooding in Sebastian, Franklin, and Johnson
Counties. Responses have been DAT level at this time. Nashville AR was struck by a possible Tornado last night (May 10). There were two fatalities
and two injuries, DA is ongoing; also DAT level response at this time.
North Central Division
South Dakota
• DR 641-15 - Sunday, May 10, a tornado hit the town of Delmont. Approximately 20 homes have been impacted, the exact state still being assessed by
DA. Unconfirmed reports indicate that all 20 homes have been destroyed. One (1) shelter has been opened at the Tripp-Belmont School (1 overnight
stay). ERV and Shelter team have been rerouted to Tripp to the shelter. Mass care teams have been assembled at that location, and it is anticipated that
will become the base of operations for the response period. Mobile and fixed feeding to the communities of Charles Mix, Douglas and Hutchinson
counties began on Monday, 5/11.
Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas
• A number of tornadoes touched down over the past few days in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa. Heavy wind and hail events have caused damage in
numerous locations. A Tornado struck the town of Lake City IA this weekend. Power outages caused the temporary evacuation of the town, however
operations are local level at this time. On fatality confirmed in NE, however very few significant injuries or heavily hit communities. One (1) shelter open
in IA (zero population).
SOURCE: Ongoing reports and information communicated to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC).
Southern Plains to Ohio Valley Severe Weather
Spotlight Update
SOURCE: Ongoing reports and information communicated to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC).
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Midnight Shelter and Population Count
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6
6
6
160
142
140
120
5
4
4
3
People Sheltered
Past 7 Day Open Shelter Population
Past 7 Days of Open Shelters
7
63
Shelters Open
100
78
80
2
3
3
44
60
2
40
1
2 0
0 00
3 0
3 0
6 0
4 0
5 1
20
0
0
0
0
5/6
5/7
5/8
5/9
Red Cross Shelters
5/10
5/11
5/12
19
0
5/6
636-15 Texas
ARC Network Shelters: 5
Population: 19
Last Updated: 5/12/2015
LAKE CITY, IA
Tornadoes
ARC Managed | Population: 0
Last Updated: 5/11/2015
BINGHAMTON, NY
Multi-Family-Fire
ARC Managed | Population: 0
Last Updated: 5/12/2015
5/7
78
0
5/8
Red Cross Population
Independent Shelters
641-15 South Dakota
ARC Network Shelters: 1
Population: 1
Last Updated: 5/11/2015
00 0
636-15 Texas
Independent Shelters: 1
Population: 0
Last Updated: 5/12/2015
44
0
5/9
142 0
5/10
55 0
5/11
19
0
5/12
Independent Population
635-15 Oklahoma
ARC Network Shelters: 1
Population: 43
Last Updated: 5/10/2015
NAALEHU, HI
Forest Fire
ARC Managed | Population: 0
Last Updated: Unknown
SOURCE: American Red Cross National Shelter System (NSS) and http://www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter. Shelter numbers are published as of 11:59pm the
night before. Disaster Response (DR) shelters are categorized as ARC Network (all ARC shelter types) or Independent.
National Weather Service Report
5 Day U.S. Hazards Outlook
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SOURCE: The National Weather Service Report is prepared by the NWS Operations Center http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php.
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FEMA National Situation Report Highlights
As of 5am EST 5/12/2015
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Active Disaster Relief & Recovery Operations
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Recovery
Total Active Operations:
Disaster
Level
Date
DR #
DR Name
State
Division
DR #
600-15
Oklahoma 3/15 TOR
OK
3/25/2015
3
SWARM
635-15
Oklahoma 5/15 Tornadoes
OK
5/6/2015
3
SWARM
630-15
611-14
631-15
Texas 4/15 FLT
627-15
So TX 4/15 Windstorms
TX
4/24/2015
3
SWARM
TX
4/25/2015
3
SWARM
636-15
North TX 05/15 FLT
564-15
Selma AL 2/15 Other
TX
5/7/2015
4
SWARM
AL
2/16/2015
2
SE and Caribbean
634-15
Dekalb County GA 5/15 MMF
GA
5/1/2015
2
SE and Caribbean
632-15
Louisiana 4/15 OST
LA
4/27/2015
2
SE and Caribbean
626-15
Houston Co, AL 4/15 TOR
AL
4/19/2015
3
SE and Caribbean
563-15
TN 2/15 Winter Storm
TN
2/15/2015
3
SE and Caribbean
597-15
Oakland CA 3/21 MFF
CA
3/21/2015
2
Pacific
590-15
TS Bavi 3/15/2015 MP
MP
3/15/2015
3
Pacific
624-15
Hartford CT 4/15 MFF
CT
4/16/2015
2
Northeast
613-15
Lawrence MA 4/15 MFF
MA
4/2/2015
2
Northeast
621-15
Troy NY 4/15 MMF
NY
4/10/2015
2
Northeast
581-15
Schenectady NY 3/15 MFF
NY
3/6/2015
2
Northeast
586-15
Yonkers NY 3/15 Mudslide
NY
3/11/2015
2
Northeast
584-15
Warwick RI 3/15 MFF
RI
3/11/2015
2
Northeast
617-15
Woonsocket RI 4/15 MFF
RI
4/9/2015
2
Northeast
606-15
Milwaukee, WI 3/30 MFF
WI
3/31/2015
2
North Central
619-15
Illinois 4/15 TOR
IL
4/9/2015
3
North Central
601-15
Baltimore MD 03/15 MFF
MD
3/25/2015
2
Mid Atlantic
629-15
Baltimore City Protests
MD
4/28/2015
2
Mid Atlantic
633-15
Thomasville NC 4/15 MFF
NC
4/28/2015
2
Mid Atlantic
623-15
Jeffersonville IN4/15 MFF
IN
4/16/2015
2
Crossroads
573-15
Wayne MI 2/15 MFF
MI
2/16/2015
2
Crossroads
620-15
West Virginia 4/15 FLD
WV
4/4/2015
2
Crossroads
579-15
KY Region Winter Storm
KY
3/4/2015
3
Crossroads
615-15
Kentucky 04/15 FLD
KY
4/3/2015
4
Crossroads
29
Recovery
DR Name
State
Disaster
Level
Date
Division
607-15
Active Response and Recovery
Operations by Level and Division
5-7
3-4
5
1-2
3
0
2 11 2
11
5
7
3
10
3
15
20
SOURCE: Active disaster relief (DR) operations being reported in the Disaster Services Automated Reporting System (DSARS) and being supported and
tracked by the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC)
Active Disaster Relief Operation Statistics
Level 1 - 2
Total Shelters
Total Shelter Registrations
Total Overnight Stays
Meals
Snacks
Clean Up Kits
Comfort Kits
Other Bulk Items
Cases Opened
Clients Served
Mental Health Contacts
Health Service Contacts
Grand Total All Staff
Total Shelters
Total Shelter Registrations
Total Overnight Stays
Meals
Snacks
Clean Up Kits
Comfort Kits
Other Bulk Items
Cases Opened
Clients Served
Mental Health Contacts
Health Service Contacts
Grand Total All Staff
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Level 5 - 7
Baltimore MD 03/15 MFF
Lawrence MA 4/15 MFF
Selma AL 2/15 Other
West Virginia 4/15 FLD
Warwick RI 3/15 MFF
Schenectady NY 3/15 MFF
DR #: 601-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 3/25/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
DR #: 613-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 4/2/15
Updated: 5/8/15
To Date
DR#: 564-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 2/16/15
Updated: 3/9/15
To Date
DR#: 620-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 4/4/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
DR#: 584-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 3/11/15
Updated: 5/8/15
To Date
DR#: 581-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 3/6/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
67
0
0
13
0
0
0
29
129
0
26
32
6
31
0
0
19
0
0
0
0
7152
0
0
84
0
0
0
1850
36
0
0
0
0
0
49
0
170
37
104
0
1
19
1
0
0
248
424
0
63
8
36
60
19
0
45
1
38
42
320
413
0
44
0
48
65
58
50
67
Wayne MI 2/15 MFF
Oakland CA 3/21 MFF
Woonsocket RI 4/15 MFF
Milwaukee, WI 3/30 MFF
Yonkers NY 3/15 Mudslide
Jeffersonville IN4/15 MFF
DR #: 573-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 2/16/15
Updated: 2/24/15
To Date
DR #: 597-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 3/21/15
Updated: 4/20/15
To Date
DR#: 617-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 4/9/15
Updated: 5/8/15
To Date
DR#: 606-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 3/31/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
DR#: 586-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 3/11/15
Updated: 3/27/15
To Date
DR#: 623-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 4/16/15
Updated: 4/24/15
To Date
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
190
248
35
30
0
31
35
2
1
39
1
34
11
240
456
0
38
0
33
38
0
0
22
1
7
0
10
35
0
7
43
13
22
0
3
20
0
0
0
195
649
0
68
0
94
107
42
165
0
2
18
10
253
141
0
12
0
46
103
1
30
19
SOURCE: Disaster Services Automated Reporting System (DSARS)
Active Disaster Relief Operation Statistics
Level 1 - 2
Total Shelters
Total Shelter Registrations
Total Overnight Stays
Meals
Snacks
Clean Up Kits
Comfort Kits
Other Bulk Items
Cases Opened
Clients Served
Mental Health Contacts
Health Service Contacts
Grand Total All Staff
Total Shelters
Total Shelter Registrations
Total Overnight Stays
Meals
Snacks
Clean Up Kits
Comfort Kits
Other Bulk Items
Cases Opened
Clients Served
Mental Health Contacts
Health Service Contacts
Grand Total All Staff
Level 3 - 4
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Level 5 - 7
Louisiana 4/15 OST
Hartford CT 4/15 MFF
Troy NY 4/15 MMF
Dekalb County GA 5/15 MMF
Baltimore City Protests
TN 2/15 Winter Storm
DR #: 632-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 4/27/15
Updated: 5/11/15
To Date
DR #: 624-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 4/16/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
DR#: 621-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 4/10/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
DR#: 634-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 5/1/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
DR#: 629-15 Level: 2
Disaster Date: 4/28/15
Updated: 4/30/15
To Date
DR#: 563-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 2/15/15
Updated: 4/30/15
To Date
2
4
4
525
1206
273
0
974
39
147
0
0
98
0
0
0
14
124
0
85
0
28
83
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
30
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
4300
0
0
80
0
0
0
95
0
30
31
397
1572
9654
14480
0
423
522
76
181
168
592
197
TS Bavi 3/15/2015 MP
KY Region Winter Storm
Oklahoma 3/15 TOR
DR #: 590-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 3/15/15
Updated: 4/30/15
To Date
DR #: 579-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 3/4/15
Updated: 5/4/15
To Date
DR#: 600-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 3/25/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
DR#: 619-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 4/9/15
Updated: 5/7/15
To Date
DR#: 626-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 4/19/15
Updated: 5/6/15
To Date
DR#: 627-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 4/25/15
Updated: 5/11/15
To Date
13
0
508
0
0
51
0
25
75
308
0
0
29
7
70
12
1094
1415
353
161
744
126
334
0
13
114
3
27
140
5935
13474
72
79
5863
213
630
74
221
232
1
3
3
8021
12364
0
27
13571
170
471
257
381
192
3
8
8
2708
7115
78
235
520
49
131
4
4
45
1
0
96
949
1240
26
16
134
130
613
162
31
70
SOURCE: Disaster Services Automated Reporting System (DSARS)
Illinois 4/15 TOR
Houston Co, AL 4/15 TOR
So TX 4/15 Windstorms
Active Disaster Relief Operation Statistics
Level 1 - 2
Total Shelters
Total Shelter Registrations
Total Overnight Stays
Meals
Snacks
Clean Up Kits
Comfort Kits
Other Bulk Items
Cases Opened
Clients Served
Mental Health Contacts
Health Service Contacts
Grand Total All Staff
Level 3 - 4
Level 5 - 7
Texas 4/15 FLT
Oklahoma 5/15 Tornadoes
Kentucky 04/15 FLD
North TX 05/15 FLT
DR #: 631-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 4/24/15
Updated: 5/8/15
To Date
DR #: 635-15 Level: 3
Disaster Date: 5/6/15
Updated: 5/11/15
To Date
DR#: 615-15 Level: 4
Disaster Date: 4/3/15
Updated: 5/4/15
To Date
DR#: 636-15 Level: 4
Disaster Date: 5/7/15
Updated: 5/11/15
To Date
0
0
0
528
3434
28
8
1755
151
459
0
16
84
4
94
282
4312
10100
379
518
4235
78
234
156
992
182
5
65
124
3847
8013
1179
431
6957
348
893
387
320
248
0
116
50
463
410
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
DR #: 611-14 Level:
Disaster Date:
Updated:
To Date
DR #: 607-15 Level:
Disaster Date:
Updated:
To Date
Total Shelters
Total Shelter Registrations
Total Overnight Stays
Meals
Snacks
Clean Up Kits
Comfort Kits
Other Bulk Items
Cases Opened
Clients Served
Mental Health Contacts
Health Service Contacts
Grand Total All Staff
SOURCE: Disaster Services Automated Reporting System (DSARS)
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DR#:
Level:
Disaster Date:
Updated:
To Date
DR#:
Level:
Disaster Date:
Updated:
To Date
DR#: 630-15 Level:
Disaster Date:
Updated:
To Date
DR#: 633-15 Level:
Disaster Date:
Updated:
To Date
DR#:
Level:
Disaster Date:
Updated:
To Date
DR#:
Level:
Disaster Date:
Updated:
To Date
Daily Social Engagement
Share of Voice
Volume of mentions over the past day
Trending Hazards & Disasters
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Trends Cloud
Trending words within a specific topic over the past day
Topic Analysis
Share of Voice
# of mentions and the change over the past day
Volume of mentions compared to other topics over the past 3 days.
SOURCE:
5/12/2015 National Headquarters social engagement team and data provided by Salesforce Radian6 software platform. Hazards and Disasters topic profile with
mentions on Twitter and Facebook of trending hazards and events.
Preparedness Roundup
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“Storm Surge”
Storm Surge Can Be Deadly!
Storm Surge Preparedness
A storm surge is a rise above the normal water level
along a shore that accompanies a tropical cyclone as it
comes ashore.
Know Your Maps, Know Your Zone!
• Storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and
property from a hurricane. It poses a significant threat for
drowning.
• Find out today, well before a hurricane ever approaches,
if you live in a storm surge evacuation zone.
• Tropical storms, major hurricanes, and post-tropical
cyclones can all cause life-threatening storm surge.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown. If you come upon flowing
water that is above your ankles, you should stop, turn
around, and go another way. Turn and drive around if you
come upon a flooded road.
Wait to Return. Evacuations may last for days or even
weeks. These measures are meant to keep you safe –
always wait for the “all clear” from officials before returning
home.
Click here for more information.
#HurricaneSafety
#FloodSafety
@RedCross
5/12/2015
• You do not have to live in a floodplain to experience
storm surge from a hurricane or other storm.
• Click here for more information.
Have an emergency plan and contact. Practice your
evacuation route & ask someone out of state to be a
“family contact.”
Get Flood Insurance. Because standard homeowners
insurance doesn’t cover flooding, it’s important to have
protection in place. For more information, visit
FloodSmart.gov.
Download the Red Cross Emergency App! Access
information on what to do before, during and after a flood or
hurricane. Click here for more information.
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Recovery Services Statistics
Fiscal Year 2015 | July 2014 to May 11, 2015
12,136
Total # of Cities & Towns Recovery
Assistance Given
Cases by Assistance Type
Cases by Disaster Type
Disaster Type(s)
Events with
Cases
Cases
Opened
# of People
Helped in
Cases
Drought
17
145
13
1
322
288
17
1
826
801
54
2
Earthquake / Tsunami /
Volcano
6
109
257
3
59
48,015
647
25
11
237
67,156
3,174
456
21
405
201,568
9,416
1,149
102
147
454
Blizzard
Building Collapse
Civil Disturbance
Epidemic
Explosion
Home Fire
Flood
Forest Fire
Hazmat / Nuclear
Incidents
Hurricanes / Tropical
Storms / Typhoons
Other Disaster Type
Refugee Operation
Search and Rescue
Tornadoes / Cyclone
Transportation Incident
10
187
640
1,988
1
7
46
80
3,607
1
7
997
105
10,158
1
18
2,877
287
Time Period
Events
1,118
1,529
4,715
Cases with
Lodging
Assistance
1,843
2,548
7,624
1,697
2,362
6,972
1,480
2,019
5,159
962
1,373
4,066
51,166 228,936
76,823
69,580
18,887
41,920
8,811
7,689
Direct Client
# of Partner
Assistance
Referrals
Cases
Cases
5,599
7,619
22,225
Last Week
May
April
FY15-to-Date
(7/14 to 05/11/15)
# of People
Helped in
Cases
7,591
8,449
8,396
10,000
7,624
8,000
6,000
2,548
4,000
2,000
0
November December
January
February
March
April
May
Cases
Direct Client Assistance Cases
# of Partner Referrals
Cases with Lodging Assistance
SOURCE: Client Assistance System (CAS 2.0) – Updated every Monday – These statistics reflect all Regional and Disaster Relief Operation (DRO) events
that have been logged in the American Red Cross CAS 2.0. These statistics do not include “non-case” events (e.g. mass care responses). “Direct Client
Assistance Cases” refers to cases that have received financial assistance from the Red Cross.
Calendar Year “DR” Statistics, Levels, and Division Stats
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Calendar Year | Updated as of: 05/11/2015
Total Large Disasters (DRs)
Shelters Opened
Overnight Shelter Stays
Shelter Registrations
Meals Served
Snacks Served
Health Services Contacts
Mental Health Contacts
Cases Opened
Comfort Kits Distributed
Clean Up Kits Distributed
Other Bulk Items Distributed
Grand Total All Staff
2015
2014
2013
2012
72
139
159
129
152
292
350
925
4,817
14,008
29,715
125,174
1,533
9,787
10,213
28,601
56,693
292,978
101,653
651,913
1,302,310
8,109,130
5,642
15,780
44,690
76,967
2,420
23,927
47,301
84,961
2,842
7,655
16,680
10,509
3,180
12,190
33,806
132,452
3,045
16,732
44,760
133,145
56,624
890,416
943,734
7,255,745
3,817
11,396
17,830
33,429
520,315 11,013,150
2014 Calendar Year Total
Disasters (DRs) by Division
Total Disasters (DRs) by Level & Calendar Year
2012 1
86
27
11 22
129
2014 12 12 13
2013
5
102
2014 1
104
2015
24
56
0
37
20
15
40
Level 1
1
60
Level 2
10
Level 4
139
Level 5
120
Level 6
140
Level 7
18
29
2015 11 6 5 17 7 16 10
0
100
29
159
72
80
Level 3
13 11
26
160
180
50
Crossroads
North Central
Pacific
SWARM
100
150
Mid Atlantic
Northeast
SE and Caribbean
SOURCE: Disaster Services Automated Reporting System (DSARS) – Updated every Monday – DR statistics reflect significant operations that may have
exceeded $10,000, and were therefore designated a DR (Disaster Response) number in DSARS — these stats do not reflect non-DR statistics (e.g. single
family fires).
Calendar Year “DR” Totals by Type & Division
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SE and
Caribbean
SWARM
Calendar Year | Updated as of: 05/04/2015
FIR
5
2015
Northeast
Mid Atlantic North Central
OTH/OST
1
FLD/FLT
9
TOR
3
FIR
12
2013
FIR
2
2014
FLD/FLT
4
FIR
4
TOR
OTH/OST BLI
1
1
2
CDB
1
OTH/OST
1
HUR
3
TOR
7
FIR
8
2013
FLD/FLT
7
FIR
9
FLD/FLT
2
FIR
10
2015
TOR
3
FLD/FLT
1
2014
FIR
4
2014
OTH/OST HUR
2
1
BLI
4
EXP BDC
1
1
FOR
2
BDC
TRA
1
BLI
CDB
DRT
EPD
TOR OTH/OST BLI BDC
1
2
1
1
BLI
4
EQK / VOL
EXP
1
EXP
FIR
FOR
HAZ
BLI
1
HUR
OTH / OST
REF
BLI
2
TOR
CDB EPD
1
1
FLD/FLT
6
FLD/FLT
OTH/OST BLI
2
1
2
FIR
4
FIR
1
FOR
4
Disaster Type Codes
TRA EXP EQK/VOL
1
1
2
BLI CDB
1
1
FLD/FLT TOR OTH/OST HUR
2
1
2
1
FLD/FLT
5
FLD/FLT
5
0
Building Collapse
Blizzard
Civil Disturbance
Drought
Epidemic
Earthquake / Volcano
Explosion
Multi-Family Fire (MFF)
Flood / Tornado
Forest Fire
Hazardous Material
Hurricane
Other / Other Storm
Refugee Operation
Tornado
TOR OTH/OST HUR BDC
1
2
1
1
TRA
1
TOR
1
HAZ
2
TOR
1
5
FIR
EXP
1
BLI
1
CDB
1
TOR
5
FIR
5
2013
CDB
2
FLD/FLT
2
FIR
13
2014
HUR
9
FLD/FLT
3
TOR
5
FLD/FLT
5
2013
2015
BLI
6
FLD / FLT
FLD/FLT
5
FIR
4
FIR
2
FOR
4
TOR
1
FIR
2
2015
OTH/OST
1
FLD/FLT
3
FIR
17
2013
2013
TOR
4
FOR
9
FIR
18
FIR
1
TRA EPD
1
1
BLI
1
HUR
3
FIR
12
2014
FOR
3
FLD/FLT
HUR FOR
1
1
1
2014
2015
OTH/OST
4
FLD/FLT
11
FIR
11
2015
2013
Crossroads
TOR
3
FIR
8
2014
2015
Pacific
FLD/FLT
1
10
FLD/FLT
TOR
OTH/OST
15
HUR
FOR
20
BLI
CDB
TRA
25
EXP
DRT
EPD
30
REF
EQK/VOL
35
BDC
HAZ
SOURCE: Disaster Services Automated Reporting System (DSARS) – Updated every Monday – DR statistics reflect significant operations that may have
exceeded $10,000, and were therefore designated a DR (Disaster Response) number in DSARS — these stats do not reflect non-DR statistics (e.g. single
family fires).
40
Available Disaster Workforce
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Ops Mgmt (OM)
Mass Care (MC)
External Relations
Info Planning (IP) Staff Services (SS)
(ER)
Client Services
(CLS)
Disaster Services
Technology (DST)
Logistics (LOG)
Available Disaster Workforce by Group and Division
500
Total Available:
2,342
439
450
OM 0
400
372
365
350
354
OM 0
OM 6
337
OM 0
282
300
OM 0
MC 161
OM 0
MC 182
MC 162
MC 140
MC 133
250
ER 28
MC 107
200
ER 30
150
ER 25
IP 18
SS 9
SS 39
DST 24
LOG 36
ER 20
IP 14
CS 79
LOG 28
LOG 35
DST 22
DST 13
DST 22
DST 20
LOG 48
SWARM
North Central
Crossroads
SOURCE: American Red Cross Volunteer Connection system – Updated every Monday
SE & Caribbean
SS 8
CS 53
DST 19
LOG 45
0
Pacific
OM 0
MC 69
CS 83
CS 90
CS 78
193
SS 27
CS 49
50
IP 38
SS 12
SS 13
SS 15
CS 81
ER 26
ER 17
IP 24
IP 39
IP 38
100
IP 40
ER 23
LOG 25
Mid-Atlantic
DST 12
LOG 17
Northeast
Total Disaster Workforce
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Ops Mgmt (OM)
9,000
Mass Care (MC)
External Relations
Info Planning (IP) Staff Services (SS)
(ER)
Client Services
(CLS)
Disaster Services
Technology (DST)
Logistics (LOG)
Total National Disaster Workforce by Group and Division
Total National Workforce: 39,419
8,322
OM 88
8,000
7,000
6,293
MC 3,496
OM 65
5,912
6,000
OM 65
5,095
OM 69
5,000
4,815
4,786
OM 56
MC 3,243
OM 50
4,196
OM 53
4,000
ER 460
MC 2,081
MC 2,950
IP 744
MC 2,112
MC 2,263
SS 427
MC 1,803
3,000
ER 318
ER 424
IP 299
ER 315
SS 193
2,000
SS 142
ER 221
IP 476
IP 376
SS 201
CS 2,380
IP 272
SS 168
SS 151
CS 1,682
1,000
CS 1,488
CS 1,323
CS 1,542
CS 1,097
DST 226
DST 289
5/12/2015
SS 176
IP 417
CS 1,454
0
ER 327
ER 236
IP 414
LOG 326
Pacific
LOG 211
DST 149
SWARM
LOG 209
DST 146
North Central
LOG 250
DST 155
Crossroads
SOURCE: American Red Cross Volunteer Connection system – Updated every Monday
LOG 501
SE & Caribbean
LOG 218
DST 133
Mid-Atlantic
DST 144
LOG 345
Northeast