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PORTLAND, Ore. – June 7, 2006 – Start out the summer right with an American Red Cross When I’m In Charge class! The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter and the Vernonia Community PTA are sponsoring When I’m In Charge classes on Monday, July 3rd and on Saturday, July 22nd from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

The When I’m In Charge course is designed to teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders under the age of 11how to keep themselves safe and how to respond to emergencies if home alone or when immediate adult supervision is unavailable. Participants will:

Learn how to recognize and respond to emergency situations
Role Play safe ways of answering the phone and door
Discuss gun and Internet safety
Discuss personal safety and first aid situations, and calling 911

The cost of this class is $18 per student. Scholarships are available to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.

To register, contact Lisa Brewer at (503)429-4250 or Robin Dennis at (503)429-8041.

What: American Red Cross When I’m In Charge training
Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders under the age of 11.
When: Monday, July 3rd, 9:00-11:30 AM; Saturday, July 25th, 9:00-11:30 AM
Where: Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., St. Helens, OR
How: Register by contacting Lisa at (503)429-4250 or Robin at (503)429-8041.
Cost: $18 per student.

About American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Local Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters an average of every 32 hours. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide shelter, food, clothing counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need. Call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.

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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call (503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters, go to www.redcross-pdx.org