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# 69. The American Red Cross, (ARC) is a National organization established in 18

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Question

# 69. The American Red Cross, (ARC) is a National organization established in 1881, what are they responsible for in disasters? A.Setting up blood drives after the disaster hits. B.Setting up clothing and food drives all year round. C.Collecting spare change outside of local stores ringing bells. D.Mass care, food, shelter, assist with clothing, household furniture, rental assistance, mental health outreach, first aid

. # 70. Generally after a disaster people want to help out and volunteer. Is it a good idea to have untrained citizens rise to the occasion and start helping out their neighbors and local first responders, why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is it a good idea for citizens to get trained before a, emergency or disaster hits, Why or why not?___________________________________________________________________________________________

Explanation / Answer

69. The correct answer is option D.

The American Red Cross focused on meeting the basic emergency needs of the people affected by disaster. This include mass care, food, shelter, assist with clothing, household furniture, rental assistance, mental health outreach, first aid, etc.