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WHEREAS, the American Red Cross saw a record-breaking year in 2017 of challenging
domestic and international response efforts. Through the support of its volunteers, in just 45 days,
the Red Cross responded to six of the largest and most complex disasters of 2017 including
back-to-back hurricanes,the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and the horrific mass
shooting in Las Vegas. In addition, the Red Cross responded to nearly 50,000 home fires in 2017,
providing casework assistance to help 76,000 families recover; and
WHEREAS, the Red Cross has a long history of helping our neighbors in need. The
Florida's Space Coast Chapter, which serves Brevard County, responded to 152 local disasters,
while assisting 198 families, and taught over 1,627 children fire safety in the past year alone. They
installed 3,216 free smoke alarms and provided those residents with fire safety information and
created fire escape plans. Also in 2017, provided 2,011 case services to members of the Armed
Forces, as well as, taught First Aid/CPR/AED &Aquatics classes to 8,664 individuals; and
WHEREAS, March is American Red Cross Month, a special time to recognize and thank
the Red Cross volunteers and donors who give of their time and resources to help members of the
Community. The Red Cross depends on these local heroes to deliver help and hope during a
disaster. We applaud our heroes here in Brevard County who give of themselves to assist their
neighbors when they need a helping hand; and
WHEREAS, across the Country and around the World, the American Red Cross responds
to disasters big and small. It collects about 40 percent of the Nation's blood supply; provides
24-hour support to military members,Veterans and their families;teaches millions lifesaving skills
such as lifeguarding and CPR and through its Restoring Family Links Program, connects family
members separated by crisis, conflict or migration; and
WHEREAS,we dedicate March 28,2018 to all those who support the American Red Cross
mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Our Community
depends on the American Red Cross,which relies on donations of time,money and blood to fulfill
its humanitarian mission;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Hoog, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, do hereby proclaim March 28, 2018 as
DAY OF GIVING FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
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