BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug 8, 2024) — The American Red Cross Alabama and Mississippi Region establishes regionwide institute focused on training communities to respond to the needs of our region in the event of a disaster.

This multi-day event runs Wednesday, August 7 through Monday, August 12 at Red Cross facilities across both states. Participants can choose to attend virtually when available:

ALABAMA

Birmingham, Ala. - 114 22^nd Street South

Wed., Aug 7: 3:00 p.m.

 Sat., Aug. 10: 9:00 a.m.

 Mon., Aug 12: 6:00 p.m.

Huntsville, Ala.  - 1015 Airport Rd, Ste. 2

Wed. Aug 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Montgomery, Ala. -  5015 Woods Crossing Drive

Thurs., Aug 8 @ 10:00 a.m. *

Fri., Aug 9 @ 10:00 a.m.

Mobile, Ala. – 35 N Sage Ave.

Fri., Aug 9: 10:00 a.m.

Fri. Aug. 9: 1:00 p.m.

MISSISSIPPI

Flowood, Miss. – 9 River Bend Place

Tues., Aug 6: 8:00 a.m.
Thurs., Aug. 8: 6:00 p.m.
 
Tupelo, Miss. – 4127 Westside Drive

Thurs., Aug. 8: 1:00 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 10: 1:00 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 12: 6:00 p.m.
 
Gulfport, Miss. – 612 E Pass Rd

Wed., Aug 7 @ 6:00 p.m. *

Thurs., Aug 8 @ 1:00 p.m.

Of the Red Cross regions, the Alabama and Mississippi region has consistently ranked as one of the most disaster-prone areas with the highest probability of requiring complex disaster response year around.

“With our propensity for hurricanes, floods and other disasters, the Alabama and Mississippi Region of the Red Cross strives to ensure our team is properly trained to respond to the needs of each community 24/7,” said Darius Jackson, deputy regional disaster programs officer.

Those interested in volunteering for the Red Cross can visit redcross.org/volunteer or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. For information on the Alabama and Mississippi region, visit redcross.org/AlabamaMississippi

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.