1. If you had been McLaughlin or Decker, what research would you want done? With the bad publicity the Red Cross underwent I would research the benefit of preparedness for any future disasters. By establishing a strategic blood reserve in eight locations throughout the country would supply the country when needed. Since the Red Cross had to no means to freeze the blood generously donated after September 11m it was important to set up facilities where blood could be stored properly. Since it is difficult to predict where a disaster will occur it is important for local area Red Cross offices to have trained mental health counselors ready to handle any disaster that may come their way