This dataset contains the geographic boundaries of all American Red Cross chartered chapters in the United States and Territories." The datasets are updated three times a year after each American Red Cross Board of Governors (BoG) meeting in which action is taken on chapters. The data is updated within four weeks of the conclusion of the BoG meetings which take place in October, February and July. " The changes that occur can include; Mergers, acquisitions, jurisdictional realignments, voluntary de-charters (forfeitures,) and name changes.
