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Our Mission

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 disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Build an AED Program

Is your business larger than 50,000 square feet? Does it have more than 25 visitors a day?

If so, your business has to have an AED.

Effective January 1, 2010, Oregon businesses that meet these qualifications are required by law to have at least one Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and trained personnel on their premises.

Fortunately, the American Red Cross can help with all of your AED needs – from purchase to training and maintenance.

More Information Available Here

Certify at Work with a Full Service Class

The Oregon Mountain River Chapter offers a variety of CPR/AED and First Aid course options for the workplace. All training programs are designed for the adult learner and emphasize hands-on skills and scenario practice. Students will have their own manikins during class and will receive reference material to help them stay current on the valuable lifesaving techniques learned in class.

Classes are available weekdays, weekends and evenings. In order to accomodate your specific needs, Oregon Mountain River Chapter offers three options for training:

All on-site classes are customized to include specific injuries and accidents your employees are most likely to encounter, ensuring that your class matches the needs of your workplace. To request additional information on how you can become CPR and First Aid Certified at work, please call 541-382-2142 or visit our Corporate Training site.

How to Help Haiti

The 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince caused catastrophic damage and significant loss of life. An estimated 3 million people are affected. In some areas, 70 percent of the houses have been damaged. Thousands of survivors are spending the nights out in the open without shelter. Priority needs are food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support. While search and rescue efforts continue, thousands remain trapped and the death toll is rising.

If you would like to make a financial donation to the Haiti earthqake relief effords or learn more about the Red Cross response, please visit www.redcross.org. Locally, you can mail a check payable to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund to:

Oregon Mountain River Chapter

PO Box 6839

Bend, Oregon 97708

Please note that we are only deploying current Red Cross volunteers who are specially trained to manage international emergency operations. The Red Cross is not collecting donated items, including blankets and clothing. Sorting, packaging, transporting and distributing these goods is not efficient during this time of need. Thank you for your thoughts and support during this difficult time.

Red Cross at a Glance

Oregon Mountain River Chapter at a Glance The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serving Oregon since 1917, the Oregon Mountain River Chapter works throughout Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Wheeler, Grant and Harney Counties providing vital community services, including: Health and Safety - Your best value in training fo