Red Cross hotline offers disaster information

The American Red Cross will re-launch its national preparedness information hotline 1-866-GET INFO to provide callers with disaster safety and preparedness information.

The hotline, established in October 2001, offers easy-to-understand information as well as peace of mind for anyone looking to prepare for any type of disaster.

More than 100 trained volunteers from Red Cross chapters around the country will be answering calls - providing common sense information and referrals for anyone seeking advice on personal and family safety. The national call center will be open from 8 a.m. to midnight (Eastern Standard Time) seven days each week to answer questions from the public. Bi-lingual operators (English-Spanish) will also be available for concerned callers interested in preparedness issues.