Juneau Nonprofits > Disaster/Rescue/Humanitarian
American Red Cross, Juneau Chapter
Description: The American Red Cross of Alaska serves the entire state of Alaska, and you can count on the Red Cross to be there to help in times of need. As a member of the Red Cross’ local, national, and international network, the American Red Cross of Alaska is committed to providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is a not-for-profit, non-governmental agency that succeeds in its humanitarian mission because of the generous support it receives from organizations and individuals who volunteer time, contribute money, and donate blood. The American Red Cross offers CPR, AED, First Aid, Pet First Aid, babysitting classes, and water safety instruction.
Phone: (907) 463-5713
Fax: (907) 463-5717
Address: 3200 Hospital Drive, Suite 203, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.alaska.redcross.org/index.php?pr=Home_Page
Email: juneau@alaska.redcross.org
Juneau Mountain Rescue
Description: Founded in 1982, Juneau Mountain Rescue, Inc. (JMR) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization specializing in high angle and backcountry search and rescue operations, which are available for State Trooper and other official call-out 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout Alaska. JMR is dedicated to the spirit that well trained and qualified volunteers are a necessary component of the emergency response system for search and rescue activities, urban disasters, and the emergency notifications system. JMR participates in joint training exercises with Eaglecrest Ski Patrol, Capital City Fire/Rescue Special Teams, the Alpine Club, Alaska National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, City of Juneau Urban Avalanche Response Plan, Southeast Alaska Dogs Organized for Ground Search (SEADOGS), and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT/FEMA). JMR also provides outdoor safety and survival education for students and youth, as well as other members of the search and rescue community and civic organizations with an interest in outdoor activity.
Phone: (907) 586-6372
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 21282, Juneau AK 99802-1282
Physical Address: 2970 Foster Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Email: steve@juneaumountainrescue.org
Web site: www.juneaumountainrescue.org Southeast Alaska Dogs Organized for Ground Search (SEADOGS)
Description: SEADOGS provides emergency services. This includes: search and rescue teams; search and rescue dogs trained in the wilderness; and avalanche and disaster searches.
Phone: (907) 789-2582
Fax: (907) 789-3617
Address: P.O. Box 32719, Juneau AK 99803
Email: cozylog@alaska.net |
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