Thank you to all of our volunteers, staff, donors and to all humanitarians who act selflessly and serve, helping neighbors next door or continents apart. Happy #HumanitarianDay!
Here I am, hour 2 of sitting on the tarmac and waiting for departure. My flight is just one of dozens impacted over the last few days. Between delays coming this way, the weather around DMV, and tech issues, this has been a trip.
The Red Cross is proud to partner with @abc7newsbayarea today for "One California: SoCal Fire Relief" to raise funds to support ongoing recovery. Regional CEO Hanna Malak spoke about his experience on the ground in LA and how donor dollars help SoCal residents.
If you haven't done so already, follow @RedCrossLA and @RedCross to keep up with our activities in LA. It is an evolving response, so please stay up to date! #PalisadesFire#lafires
Thousands have lost power due to life-threatening fires. If you're affected, follow these safety tips:๐ Keep the fridge closed to preserve food. ๐ NEVER use a generator indoors. ๐ Download the Red Cross Emergency app for alerts & advice.
#PacificPalisadesFire
Be prepared to evacuate quickly and leave the area if local officials tell you to do so. Follow evacuation routes and donโt try to take shortcuts because they may be blocked. #PacificPalisadesFire#LosAngelesWildfire#SantaAnaWinds
This fire is a very fast moving one. Please pay attention to emergency officials, prepare to evacuate, and find a shelter near you by going to https://t.co/x3AmicJUP5 or downloading the Red Cross app.
Stay informed, stay safe. #PalisadesWildfire#RedCross
We are heartbroken to confirm that another medical worker from @PalestineRCS has been killed while providing life-saving services for the people in Gaza.
To honour the 32 staff and volunteers weโve lost this year, more than 20 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies came together with one purpose: Solidarity.
#ProtectHumanity
Rain total at my house in Northern California is sitting at 5.1 inches since it started raining at 3 am on November 20th. And it is still coming down. Please stay safe and dry, avoid flooded roads, and listen to local authorities. Go to https://t.co/x3AmicKsED to learn more #CAwx
On Red Shawl Day, we honor our relatives lost to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples, an emergency which impacts Native people across our country. I'm proud of our work with Tribes and survivors to build the solutions we need.
With precipitation beginning to spread across portions of interior #NorCal this morning, here's a look at estimated precipitation observations so far this morning vs. forecast precipitation expected through early Saturday morning ๐ง๏ธ๐
#CAwx
An active weather pattern will bring multiple rounds of widespread rain and mountain snow to interior NorCal beginning late Tuesday through this week.
Stay weather aware this week by checking your local forecast at https://t.co/WjKBsJmSfA and entering your city/zip-code. #CAwx
After an incredible 3-week trip around the country, my journey ends! Learned so much at the @NCAI1944 Convention and SHRM Inclusion Summit, and gained insights from thought leaders at the @RedCross NDAC meeting. So grateful for the experience and our amazing team!
When cities are bombed.
When cities are shelled.
When cities are hit by airstrikes, rockets or artillery fire.
Itโs the civilians who suffer.
When wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of casualties are civilians.
Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.
This is the reality for people living in Northern Israel and the occupied Golan.
Tens of thousands of civilians are displaced and unable to return home.
Civilians must be protected.
UNIFIL statement:
This morning, peacekeepers at a position near Kafer Kela observed an IDF Merkava tank firing at their watchtower. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged.
Yet again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire on a UNIFIL position.