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Spring Storm Season Is Here — Let’s Get Ready
With spring’s arrival comes an increased likelihood of severe weather across Nebraska and Iowa. Preparation now can make a big difference when storms roll through. First Things First: Stay in the Know Weather changes fast, and having multiple ways to get updates is important — especially if the power goes out. Phone alerts, local news, battery‑powered radios, weather apps… they all work together to keep you informed. One tool worth downloading is the free Red Cross Emerge
NEIA Red Cross
Mar 253 min read
A True Partnership in Service: Dave and Annette Tolander’s Red Cross Story
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the American Red Cross. With 90 percent of the organization's workforce made up of volunteers, people like Dave and Annette Tolander play a critical role in helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Every year, the Red Cross responds to approximately 65,000 disasters across the country — from home fires to large‑scale events like hurricanes, floods and wildfires. As extreme weather intensifies, the frequency and se
NEIA Red Cross
Mar 192 min read
A Caring Pair
Tim Lewis became a Red Cross volunteer first. His wife, Marilyn, soon joined him. “We do most things together. She wanted to do it with me,” Tim Lewis explained. “I thought it would be a good thing for us to do together as a couple.” After working in law enforcement and emergency management for 40 years, Tim Lewis came to the Red Cross as a volunteer already well-versed in the mission. He spent his professional life responding to weather crises and home fires. He also planned
NEIA Red Cross
Feb 133 min read
Nice to Meet You: Cliff Haynes
Cliff Haynes is a community disaster program manager in the Eastern Iowa chapter. He is committed to ensuring that the chapter is prepared to respond to different kinds of disasters and that our incredible team of volunteers is able to serve those affected. He sheds light on what his job entails and how rewarding his role can be. Cliff Haynes on his deployment to the Kentucky floods in 2025 Q: Could you explain what your title means and take us through your workday, or what p
NEIA Red Cross
Jan 84 min read
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