Heat can do a number of things to your body. Today, we unscientifically break down “heat” and tell you how to stay safe when temperatures get high in your area.
Month: June 2012
Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.
Summer Shortage
This summer, and in honor of our country’s birthday, please consider helping a fellow American in need of a blood transfusion reach their next birthday by making an appointment to donate blood today.
Bioterrorism, Disaster Education and Awareness
As your family sits around the television in the living room, you hear a thunderous boom. With quizzical looks upon your children’s faces, you and your husband exchange glances and …
This Week’s Disaster Round Up
Cheyenne Mountain High School Shelter, Colorado Springs, CO We’re busy monitoring wildfires, flooding, tornado threats, and Tropical Storm Debby this week! If you are in any affected areas, please stay …
Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.
From the Field: Red Cross partnership seeks to build more resilient communities in the Caribbean
Alex Agosti is the Regional Manager for Latin America and Caribbean Programs in the American Red Cross International Services Department. Imagine a storm so devastating that it would cause a …
A Gift to Last a Lifetime
But swimming lessons, while not as exhilarating as a shiny two-wheeler or flashy as a laptop computer, were arguably one of the most valuable gifts my parents ever gave me.
Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.
First Aid Goes Mobile
You can now download our free first aid app for iOS and Android.