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The Red Cross’ Self-Help Section

Self-help: we decided to dig a little deeper into the topic. We want you to improve yourself to be ready for EVERYTHING and ANYTHING at ANY TIME. Here is a list of books that we think will have some great disaster preparedness appeal, as well as some self-help appeal.

Katniss’ Preparedness Sponsor

We decided to be Katniss’ “Preparedness Sponsor” and would provide her with the following items to be prepared for staying in the arena for multiple nights in unpredictable conditions.

Known for Innovation, Seattle Welcomes IHL Exploration

In a bustling convention center amidst more than 4,100 independent school leaders, teachers, best-selling authors, exhibitors and even Bill Gates – there was me. I’m Kathryn Bluher, the AmeriCorps Communications Coordinator for the American Red Cross Chapter serving King and Kitsap Counties in Washington state. As I walked into the Washington State Convention Center for [...]

What is it?

What on earth is this thing!?! At first glance, it looks like some kind of mini space-craft from an alien planet that’s about to take some kind of useful information about earth to a mother ship…

Storm Seasons: Myth and Reality

There has been a lot of “not in season” weather over the years. Yesterday’s tornado in Alabama being just one example.

The “Other” List of Winter Preparedness Tips

With Old Man Winter finally hitting parts of the United States, ski resorts are doing their best snow dances, while everyone else is starting to buckle down for a long haul inside.

Without the Red Cross, We Would Have Been Lost

Volunteers come from many walks of life. For Francklin Morose, it’s much deeper than that— as his journey began with the world literally crumbling at his feet.

Tweet of the Day

Our selection for Tweet of the Day, out of mentions of Red Cross

Happy Hannukah! Love, some Muppets

Before you get too many candles lit this season, the Red Cross and a few Muppets would like to share a few tips to prevent your holiday from going up in flames.

My First Experience Donating Blood

*this post came to us from the blog of Cindy Haskins Monro, in Arizona.  During the holiday season there is always a significant drop in blood donations, when demand is especially high.  Consider scheduling an appointment today. My husband, Bruce, has been donating blood for over 10 years.  I figured he was representing our family and [...]