Jim Albine This is Me

 Web References

1. 1. www.dailyrecord.com  - FACE-OFF: IRAQ

   www.dailyrecord.com/news/iraqw - [Cached]

   Published on: 4/5/2003   Last Visited: 4/5/2003

   The organization has programs to support troops that began even before the war, said Jim Albine, director of emergency services for the Morris Area Chapter, located in Morristown. The Red Cross was getting families of those in the military to be prepared for whatever happened.
   
   He said the organization can relay messages back and forth from troops overseas to their loved ones back home.
   
   "It gives the soldier a little peace of mind," Albine said. "He's over there worrying about his family and we're worrying about his. It's very comforting knowing somebody's there to help you out."
   
   For those at home, the Red Cross recommends that people plan for an emergency by coordinating beforehand where to meet in case of a disaster, including a terrorist attack. Family members should pick a place to meet outside the home in case of a sudden emergency, or outside of the neighborhood in case it's too dangerous to return home.
   
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   Items including pornography, alcohol and fireworks are not allowed, Albine said.
   
   The Red Cross said certain candies including gum, Skittles, lollipops and Sweet Tarts are okay to send because they'll last in the heat. Chocolate bars cannot go, however, because they'll melt.
   
   Microwave popcorn is popular, along with peanuts, pretzels and other snack foods. Kool-Aid, Gatorade and other sweetened drink mixes are acceptable, along with coffee, sugar and tea bags. Toiletry items such as shaving cream, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste and soaps are fine, along with sunscreen, wrap-around sunglasses and batteries of assorted sizes.
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   Albine and Breuninger said that the Red Cross also appreciates monetary donations to pay for shipping. Since the beginning of this year, Breuninger said, the chapter has paid approximately $1,200 to ship packages oversees.

2. 2. Red Cross Offers Tips For Helping Soldiers Overseas

   www.patersondiocese.org/morein - [Cached]

   Published on: 3/19/2003   Last Visited: 12/12/2005

   The organization has programs to support troops that began even before the war, said Jim Albine, director of emergency services for the Morris Area Chapter, located in Morristown. The Red Cross was getting families of those in the military to be prepared for whatever happened.
   
   He said the organization can relay messages back and forth from troops overseas to their loved ones back home.
   
   It gives the soldier a little peace of mind, Albine said. Hes over there worrying about his family and were worrying about his.
   ...
   Items including pornography, alcohol and fireworks are not allowed, Albine said.
   ...
   Albine and Breuninger said that the Red Cross also appreciates monetary donations to pay for shipping.