There are lots of myths out there about what’s ok during a flood, and sometimes simply uninformed decisions. That’s why the Red Cross works to share information and help ensure …
Month: April 2014
Know the Difference: Warnings and Watches
This post has been updated for accuracy and editorial style With last night’s slew of damaging storms, and the next few days looking very dangerous for many parts of the …
Get the Best from Your Babysitter — A Dad’s Advice
By: Grant Hansen, Red Cross Director, Digital Product Management & Proud Dad of Olivia I’ve been a dad now for two years. Over the course of these past two years I’ve …
When Compassion Meets Compression
As a new Red Cross employee, getting trained in the basics of CPR, AEDs and first aid were at the top of my list. I headed to Fort Belvoir this month …
I Wish You’d Been Here
By Duane Hallock, Red Cross Advanced Public Affairs Team I really wish you had been with me in the mayor’s office. I was in Darrington, Washington, the small logging town …
From the Archives: Red Cross Dogs
In honor of Pet First Aid Awareness Month, we look back at the role of dogs in the Red Cross. While the American Red Cross did not use dogs during …
Volunteers Map Fire-Affected Neighborhoods in Chile
When news of a major fire in Valparaíso, Chile made headlines on Monday, some people sent donations. Some people took to social media. And some people mapped. Not wasting any …
The Intersection of Work and Volunteering
Post by Jai Nassim You’ve probably noticed this week the Red Cross has been celebrating the good work of its volunteers. Volunteers come to us from all walks of life, …
The Volunteers Reconnecting Families
As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, I am reminded that the work of American Red Cross volunteers never does. For our Restoring Family Links volunteers, the impact of …
No Stopping Us: Millennials Give Back and Get Ahead
Sometimes it’s easy to miss what’s right under your nose. Whether you’re a high school student looking for activities to give back or boost your college application, or away at …