Follow this link to take a look at our sponsors commercials and to find out more about what it means to ”Give Where You Live.”

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Ninety-six percent of Americans agree that it’s important to prepare for a disaster, but only seven percent have taken the necessary steps to do so according to recent American Red Cross polling*. This March during Red Cross Month the Historic Virginia Chapter  is encouraging residents of the Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell and Lynchburg areas to take three simple actions to get “Red Cross Ready”  for disasters and other emergencies: 1) Get a kit, 2) Make a plan and 3) Be informed.

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The following link is a brochure for you to download about Wildfire preparedness and safety. It is an excellent resource for anyone doing a research project or just wanting more information in general. Click here to download the Wildfire brochure.

Update: The emergency shelter has been closed.

The Historic Virginia Chapter has completed the job of helping the victims of the Bedford Forest Fire. We would like to express the appreciation of all those connected with the Red Cross disaster relief operation and for the help and support from our local media outlets. The Chapter will continue to provide assistance to the families who still need help. If you need assistance in Bedford, please call our office at 1-800-625-6680. Thank you to all of our volunteers who made this operation such a success. This would not have been possible without your help and support.

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An American Red Cross Emergency Shelter is now open to provide meals and lodging for those displaced from the Bedford County forest fire.

The Red Cross shelter is located at:
Montvale Elementary School
1 Little Patriot Drive
Montvale, VA 24122

If possible, bring with you any medicines needed by members of the family, feeding formulas for infants, a pillow and blanket for each member of the family, a change of clothing, and books and simple toys for your children. Public health requirements do not permit us to accept pets in shelters.

• Amherst Ford
• Apple Ford
• Berglund Toyota
• Billy Craft Honda
• Hammersley Motors
• Jim Martin
• Lynchburg Hyundai Mitsubishi
• Lynchburg Mazda
• Lynchburg Nissan
• Royal Chevy

A special thanks to all of the dealerships for making a difference in our commmunity!

(From Left to Right) Victoria Johnson, Chris Mabry, Dave Burch

We would like to thank the Bedford Community Health Foundation for their commitment to the community! The Historic Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross was issued a grant in the amount of $4,440.00 for health and safety equipment. This grant will help us reach more residents in our area. It will also better prepare the residents for emergencies and keep them updated in CPR & first aid classes.

We all want to help safeguard our homes against disasters. But most Americans are unaware that the most common disaster is also highly preventable. It doesn’t matter if you live on the coast or the prairie, the mountains or a flood plain, in the city or on a farm, a home fire can happen anywhere to anyone, and Historic Virginia Chapter would like to help you learn to how to tame the flame.

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As temperatures drop across our region, the Historic Virginia Chapter is urging residents to take steps to guard against hypothermia and other emergencies common during severely cold weather.

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