Kentucky Red Cross

Official Twitter for the Kentucky Red Cross. Follow us for emergency preparedness tips and news. Serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1917.

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The Red Cross responds to about 65,000 disasters every year. Large disasters like hurricanes, floods and wildfires are becoming more frequent while our volunteers are there every day responding to home fires. You can learn how you can support our mission: https://t.co/BZ4EevCp9f

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Your help is urgently needed! After a dangerous drop in scheduled appointments, we're asking donors of all blood types to hurry in to give to help keep the blood and platelet supply strong this summer. Every donation is crucial! Please book: https://t.co/YR3fBaOVge

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During National CPR & AED Awareness Week, we recognize the importance of initiating CPR & using an AED as a response to cardiac arrest. More than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest annually, but less than 10% survive. Learn how you can be prepared: https://t.co/P8xpRE3Hov

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Big impact, big rewards. Come to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross June 1-28 and receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice, plus automatic entry for a chance at one of two $7.5K gift cards. Book now: https://t.co/D3r4dHvOTa (T&C; other entry)

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105 days of summer. Countless reasons to celebrate. Why not make one of those moments a celebration of saving lives?

Between the cookouts, vacations and pool days, take an hour and give someone a chance at more celebrations. Get started at https://t.co/8HLaNEHkcI

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From home fires to large scale disasters, the Red Cross is there to provide communities with meals, comfort and hope. Your support makes this work possible.

You can help! Make a gift today and help bring support when it’s needed most: https://t.co/HSwDiGeGES #MealsWithMeaning

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This gift will take you from donation chair to beach chair! Come to give blood May 18-31 and grab this fabulous, oversized Red Cross beach towel to brighten your summer, while they last. Make a lifesaving stop: https://t.co/YR3fBaOVge

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Thank you to the Red Crossers who helped welcome riders from Run for the Wall as they made a stop in Mount Sterling as part of their memorial ride to Washington D.C. last week. The ride honors veterans, their families and friends, and raises awareness for those still missing.

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Stay up to date with the weather as we head into the evening! Turn around if you encounter flooded roads and make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and warnings.

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⛈️Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Potential Today
Scattered strong to severe storms will move through the area this afternoon into early this evening.
☔️Localized swaths of 2-3" could lead to flash flooding in areas. Avoid driving through flooded roads! Turn around don't drown!

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This Memorial Day, we will pause to honor the heroes who gave everything for others. Today and every day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Community leaders & Red Cross supporters came together this week in Louisville to learn more about our Women in Philanthropy Community Resilience Initiative, a region-wide effort to strengthen our communities' resilience in times of emergency. Learn more: https://t.co/zODonsDRZ3

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Recently, Bluegrass Area Chapter volunteers like Jean, pictured, attended a community event at the UK Credit Union office in Lexington, KY. We are so thankful to volunteers like Jean who attend these events to share info about Red Cross programs with our community! ❤️

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Five minutes. That's all it takes for life-threatening bleeding to turn deadly. Here are three things can do to help save a life. Learn how you can be prepared for the moments that matter this EMS Week:
https://t.co/P8xpRE3Hov

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Congrats to Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter board member Kelley Bright on being named one of Louisville Business First’s 2026 Enterprising Women Award honorees! We are grateful for her service and impact.

Image Credit: Christopher Fryer, Matt Haesly

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We our EMS responders who make a difference when every second counts. Help give them a head start in the moments that matter by learning first aid and CPR this EMS Week: https://t.co/P8xpRE3Hov

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As the spouse of an active-duty soldier, volunteering with the Red Cross & connecting with other military families is close to January's heart.

“If I can just relieve some of the stress, even for 30 minutes ... then I feel like I've succeeded." Read more: https://t.co/zD8gTwx3n9

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This week, Red Cross volunteers responded to an apartment fire in Louisville & assisted more than 30 people. Red Cross volunteers are always ready to deliver immediate support and make sure families never face disasters like home fires alone. Learn more: https://t.co/Xnyn8nfQvK

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Hands-only CPR is easy to learn and can help gain precious time for a person experiencing a cardiac event. Eastern KY Chapter Red Crossers recently helped prepare high schoolers in Lewis County, KY in case of a cardiac event by teaching nearly 40 students hands-only CPR!

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#TRIVIA: Platelets are tiny cells in your blood that form clots & stop bleeding. There's a constant - often critical - need for platelet donors because of the shelf life. Test your knowledge below. Get the answer & book a platelet donation appointment at https://t.co/xTXzs2mFsz

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Join us on 5/19 for a networking breakfast and program as we premiere our Women in Philanthropy Community Resilience Initiative. Learn how women are shaping the future of the Red Cross here in the Kentucky Region: https://t.co/ytib41UlcF