Southern Prairie Chapter

Serving people in Appanoose, Davis,
Jefferson,
Monroe, Keokuk,
Mahaska, Van Buren and
Wapello Counties


408 E Main Street
Ottumwa, IA  52501
Phone: 641-682-4571
Fax: 641-682-1359



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Take a Class

The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of training courses in first aid, CPR, AED, lifeguarding, swimming, babysitting, and other areas for both individuals and organizations. We are the most trusted training providers of health and safety training that meets OSHA guidelines and many other professional and regualtory standards. Many self-study classes are available online and you can also register for classroom courses. You can: 

    • Browse for courses
    • Find and register for classroom training
    • Take a course online
    • Download free digital course materials

 

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Red Cross Instructors

 

 Organizations Seeking Training

 
The Red Cross offers unparralleled flexibility in delivering the training that meets your needs. We can train your employees or constituents in our regularly scheduled community classes. We can provide high quality instructors to your location or we can train your designated staff to train others in your organization.

If you would like more information on trainings for your organization contact 
1-800-Red-Cross or support@redcrosstraining.org
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Disaster Services

The American Red Cross, Southern Prairie Chapter assists with all types of disasters. The Red Cross works to help those affected with disaster-caused needs on a case-by-case basis.  Red Cross assistance may include basic food and clothing, emergency shelter, emotional support and referrals to other resources for the victims.

American Red Cross disaster volunteers provide on-the-scene emergency assistance to those suffering from disaster.  Emergency assistance includes food, shelter, emotional support and other emergency items - and when additional assistance is needed, the Red Cross is able to guide families to other resources in the community.

Volunteer - By offering your time and talents, you can make a difference! We can use your talents, you can volunteer to help in the office, as a Health and Safety Instructor or on the Disaster Action Team. If you choose to volunteer for the Red Cross, you must fill out a volunteer application, get guidance from the chapter for your background check, and take disaster training.  It's as easy as that!         

Be a Red Cross Volunteer today! 

If you would like more information on how you can become a member of this exciting team of volunteers  or to learn more about Disaster Services contact Brandon Holstrom, State Client Services Director at 641-682-4571 or holstromb@gmail.com


 

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DONATIONS- Disaster relief is provided free to those families suffering loss after a disaster.  This is made possible by generous donations from people just like you.  The Red Cross focuses first on the basic emergency needs such as food, shelter and other essential items.

 
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.