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What does GET READY mean?
- Get a Kit. Make sure your home and businesses have the right supplies on hand in case of an emergency.
- Get a Plan. Create an evacuation/communication emergency plan.
- Get Involved! Take a class, donate money, blood, or your time.
Get Ready - 3 Steps Brochure (PDF Download)
"If You Don't Prepare, You Can't Complain" - Article on Getting Ready
We've created the Red Cross Community Challenge. Check out how your city ranks, and if they're not partnering with us, urge your city leaders to join. We'll tap the competitive spirit of every community and challenge them to be the most Red Cross Ready City.
Throughout 2007, partnering with city leaders, community organizations, and YOU, we'll turn everyone in the Twin Cities area into a lifesaver who can prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies.
All you have to do to join the Red Cross Community Challenge is take a CPR/First Aid class. To learn more about our classes and registration- click here or call 612-872-3245.
Then make redcrosstc.org a favorite on your computer and check in each week to see how your city ranks. Spread the word and encourage your friends, family and neighbors to become lifesavers too!
We want to thank the cities and their leaders who have stepped up to join the challenge so far.
| City | Mayor |
| Blaine | Mayor Tom Ryan |
| Bloomington | Mayor Gene Winstead |
 | Mayor Elizabeth Kautz |
| Cambridge | Mayor Marlys Palmer |
| Center City | Mayor Mark Wolcott |
| Centerville | Mayor Mary Capra |
| Crystal | Mayor ReNae Bowman |
| Eden Prairie | Mayor Phil Young |
 | Mayor James Hovland |
| Falcon Heights | Mayor Susan Gehrz |
| Farmington | Mayor Kevan Soderberg |
| Golden Valley | Mayor Linda Loomis |
| Ham Lake | Mayor Paul Meunie |
| Mayor Jerry Murphy | |
| Hopkins | Mayor Gene Maxwell |
| Hugo | Mayor Fran Miron |
| Inver Grove Heights | Mayor George Tourville |
| Isanti | Mayor George Wimmer |
| Jordan | Mayor Ron Jabs |
| Lexington | Mayor Don Valenta |
| Loretto | Mayor John Reynolds |
| Medicine Lake | Mayor Mary Ann Young |
| Mendota | Mayor Stephen Golias |
| Minneapolis | Mayor R.T. Rybak |
 | Mayor Jan Callison |
| Minnetrista | Mayor Cheryl Fischer |
 | Mayor Rob Marty |
| Mayor Steve Larson |
| New Hope | Mayor Martin Opem |
| Plymouth | Mayor Kelly Slavik |
| Prior Lake | Mayor Jack Haugen |
| Rogers | Mayor Paul Przybilla |
 | Mayor William Droste |
Mayor Craig Klausing | |
| South St. Paul | Mayor Beth Baumann |
| Sunfish Lake | Mayor Molly Park |
| St. Paul | Mayor Chris Coleman |
| Taylors Falls | Mayor Michael Buchite |
| Wayzata | Mayor Andrew Humphrey |
| West St. Paul | Mayor John Zanmiller |
There are other ways you can become a Red Cross "Community Hero"!
Teach a Class
The Red Cross provides important training in all aspects of LIFESAVING and community safety. If you have the qualifications and the skills, you can be a volunteer instructor. If you don't have the necessary training, but you want to teach, we'll train you. volunteers@redcrosstc.org
Talk to Your Neighbors
Become a "Community Hero" in your own city! Talk to your neighbors at events, in schools and other locations throughout the Twin Cities. As a trained volunteer, you can help your city GET READY for disasters, fires, storms, pandemic and more. E-mail Viviana at vsotro@redcrosstc.org or call her at 612-872-3224
Our presentations are also tailored to specific multicultural groups.
For more info, e-mail Chris Burns at cburns@redcrosstc.org or call 612-252-1031. Let him know that you want your city to GET READY!
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