The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of diaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

The Del Norte County Chapter of the American Red Cross was charted on June 6th, 1917. The Del Norte Chapter currently has a total of 32 Red Cross instructors to provide First Aid, CPR, Aquatics and Water Safety, HIV/AIDS education and training. Classes in Adult, Infant/Child, and Community CPR and CPR for the Professional Rescuers are offered. In addition, Standard and Community First Aid, Water Safety, Lifeguard Training, Babysitting, and California Child Care Health and Safety are among the courses that are given.

  Facts for 2006 -2007 Fiscal Year

Single Family Disasters 26
Military Cases 40
Community Services 823
Presentations 36
Lap Robes 75
Health Fair & Exhibits 8
First Aid/CPR Enrolless 2644
Water Safety Enrolless 548
HIV/AIDS Educaltion & Prevention 402
Volnteers 122
Paid Staff Parttime Positions 1