"The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors" ❤ #americanredcross
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have devastated parts of Western Alaska, with Kipnuk, Kwigillingok, Bethel, Kotzebue, and Nome among the hardest hit. Homes were swept away, many were displaced, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
@RedCrossAK volunteers are on the ground helping those affected. If you live in an impacted area, please follow local evacuation orders and download the free Red Cross Emergency app to locate nearby shelters and resources: https://t.co/tQS3kPrcAr. #TyphoonHalong #AlaskaStorm
Good morning. Please keep Texas in your prayers—especially the flood victims, the missing, their families, and the first responders searching for them.
Tragedy in Texas: Flash floods along the Guadalupe River have taken 13 lives. 23 young Christian girls from Camp Mystic are still missing, and many others remain unaccounted for. 💔
Lord, please comfort the grieving, protect the missing, and give strength and wisdom to those working to save lives.
Also—how does a river rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes?
Our hearts are with those impacted by Hill Country flooding. The Red Cross is on the ground offering support. If you're struggling, you're not alone—help is available 24/7. Call/text the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
We don't know who needs to hear this, but if you’re overheating at home, you should evacuate to a public, air-conditioned place as soon as possible!
Not sure where to go during extreme heat? Here are some options you can consider:
- Your local library
- The mall
- Your favorite coffee or bakery shop
- A movie theater
WATCH: Fire victim Casey Colvin, whose California home burned down in Palisades Fire, has reunited with his dog Oreo who survived in the rubble for 5 nights.
Shoutout to the amazing Red Cross volunteers offering hot meals, emotional support, and shelter to wildfire survivors and pets in Southern California. ❤️
Red flag and high-wind warnings have been issued for millions of people in coastal southern California, creating a dangerous wildfire risk over the next few days. Local Red Cross disaster teams are supporting several shelter locations and those who have been forced to evacuate.
If a wildfire threatens your area, be ready to evacuate by doing these three things:
• Place a go-bag with emergency supplies by the front door.
• Keep your pets in one room so you can grab them before you leave.
• Park your car facing your evacuation route.
Happy Honoring The Six Triple Eight to the world Day!!! To every service member, to every veteran, to everyone in our armed forces, you are all heroes. This one is for you: The Six Triple Eight is playing now on @netflix
Spain is facing its worst flooding in decades, with torrential rains causing rivers to overflow, blocking roads and destroying infrastructure. Dozens have lost their lives, and many more are still missing. @CruzRojaEsp is on the ground, providing shelter, food, and care for the most vulnerable, including the elderly. #Dana
Wildfires have spread quickly across Southern California, burning more than 113,000 acres and forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.
Red Cross disaster teams are on the ground, providing safe shelter, food, relief supplies, and recovery support to those evacuating, including those leaving with their pets and livestock.
As the climate crisis continues to upend lives with more frequent and intense disasters, we urgently need your support. Your donation enables us to be there for communities in their darkest moments, offering hope and help when they need it most. This is your chance to make a difference. Help us respond to disasters big and small, now and in the future: https://t.co/F8ke7ZfDIC
Every Red Crosser has a story, and Jen Allen is no different. ❤️
She is one of the hundreds of Red Cross disaster responders in Louisiana supporting recovery efforts after Hurricane Francine made landfall earlier this week. Her role is to help locate impacted communities, assess the damage, and inform our disaster relief operation where help is needed.
Jen recently visited Houma, a city in Terrebonne Parish that was directly hit by Francine. While there, she witnessed the power of community and how our Community Adaptation Program partners are supporting people affected.
“In Houma, the entire city was without power,” she said. “It was especially concerning given it was 90 degrees outside. Many people were sitting on their porches trying to cool off and take advantage of any sort of breeze.
One of our Community Adaptation Program (CAP) liaisons alerted us of a feeding site that was opening up by one of our hyper-local partners. These partnerships are built on the concept of ‘neighbors helping neighbors,' and the Red Cross is there to help empower communities to become more resilient and locally respond when disasters strike.
When we arrived at the food and relief supply distribution site, my colleague Sam and I were welcomed with open arms and thanked for helping by our Terrebonne Parish partners such as the CAN-U Tri-Parish (Community Action Network), AmeriHealth, and the local Rotary Club.
In talking with the volunteers, we learned that most of them were without power and had been up through the night from the storm. One volunteer named Kimberly from the CAN-U Tri-Parish said, ‘I have no reason to be in the house right now without power; why not do something good with my time?’
In just a couple of hours, the feeding site distributed hundreds of meals, snacks, water, and clean-up kits. A shelter location was also in the process of opening while we were there.
The most amazing part of the day was the smiles and kindness I witnessed from the volunteers who helped and the people we served. Even though many had lost everything, they still smiled and asked me how I was doing.
I know the road to recovery for these communities will be long, but the Red Cross and our partners are prepared to support them every step of the way.”
Thank you, Jen, for sharing your experience and giving us a glimpse into how our local partnerships with community organizations are helping families recover from climate-driven disasters one day at a time. #HurricaneFrancine
23 years ago as the sun set, 2,977 people, including hero cops and firefighters — unknowingly spent final hours with their loved ones. We must #NeverForget.
#september11th