Red Cross Battles Influenza Successfully With Improved Equipment As Crest Impends

The Red Cross is now better equipped to deal with the increase in the number of flu cases,although volunteers are still needed to provide relief to poor families in San Francisco. The efforts made by the Red Cross have resulted in general appreciation for this institution around San Francisco. A resolution by theBoard of Supervisors was passed to that effect stating: 'Your splendid organization can always be dependedupon to meet any emergency, and your co-operation with the Board of Health in this crisis is another evidence ofthe worth and dependability of the American Red Cross.' Red Cross officials indicated the urgent need for moreautomobiles with drivers to get food, medicine, doctors and nurses to where they are needed. Priests have beeninstructed to provide assistance wherever needed.Newspaper article