SAFE AND WELL | AMERICAN RED CROSS - NORTHEAST OHIO

Assists with finding information about relatives who are in an area where a disaster has occurred in the United States (such as hurricanes) and may have a medical or mental health emergency. Must have had contact with the individual within three months prior to the disaster. Will not check on friends or property. Also offers a Web site where those affected by a disaster list their name along with a short message about their safety. Those looking for information about these individuals can search the website for the information. Information provided about the person in the disaster area includes: first and last name, a brief message about their safety and date posted on website.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

3747 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fax

(216) 431-3025

Voice

(216) 431-3010

Main | 24/7 number

Application process

Go to the website anytime to register yourself as safe and well or to search for someone on the list. If searching for a family member or friend, must have the pre-disaster phone number and/or complete address (Street Address, City, State, Zip Code) of the person. Or phone for information and to initiate an inquiry M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm. Try to contact the individual before calling for assistance. Must have had contact with the individual within three months prior to the disaster.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Residents of Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake Counties who are looking for information about family or friends in a disaster area. For assistance by phone must also: be a family member including spouse, parent, sibling, child, grandparents, legal guardian, or significant other. There must be the potential of a medical emergency or serious health problem for the person in the disaster-affected area (such as the person has a previous illness or health condition or a frail, elderly person).

Agency info

AMERICAN RED CROSS - NORTHEAST OHIO

Provides emergency assistance in times of disaster, health and safety education, counseling and access to financial assistance for military personnel and their families, international tracing services, and volunteer involvement programs.