American Red Cross Fire Recommendations

The American Red Cross is prepared with a series of protocols to deal with emergencies in view of this season in which worse and more intense fires are predicted, including the one currently being recorded in San Luis Obispo, the so-called Mother Fire, the largest so far this year in the state of California.

Let’s remember that, in the state last January, there were deadly fires that left at least 30 people dead in Los Angeles County.

Ricardo Alterno, Spokesman for the American Red Cross, comments that in California, for example, after the fires at the beginning of the year, some areas have been added to the risk map.

He stresses that this is why it is important to have a plan.

Ricardo Alterno, Spokesperson for the American Red Cross, says what preparations we should have as a family and community.

Ricardo Alterno, Spokesperson for the American Red Cross, talks about what to do before a fire.

Having an emergency kit and what it should contain Let’s listen to Ricardo Alterno, Spokesperson, American Red Cross.

Another recommendation from the American Red Cross spokesman is to have clear exit routes from your home.

Ricardo Alterno, Spokesperson for the American Red Cross, now tells us what to do during a fire or emergency.

Now he explains what to do after an emergency, mainly in the recovery process.

Ricardo Alterno, Spokesperson for the American Red Cross, recognizes that at this stage we may also need psychological help and we must access it to move forward.

This report is funded in part by the American Red Cross.