[Slideshow] Responding to the Ebola Outbreaks in Western Africa The American Red Cross, along with the global Red Cross network, is helping amplify efforts and strengthen capacity of the Sierra …
Month: July 2014
Red Cross Preparedness Tips. Because Sharknado.
Last year, no one knew quite what to expect from Syfy’s Sharknado. Turns out, there was plenty of fodder to go around for disaster preparedness tips and debunking weather myths. …
Choose Your Day This Summer — There’s Still Time
An excerpt from redcross.org: It’s always difficult to collect enough blood to meet patient needs, but it’s even more difficult during the summer months when schools are out and families …
Technology: Disrupting Disaster Response since 1881
By Dom Tolli, Preparedness, Health and Safety Services Back in 1881, the American Red Cross used the telegraph for the first time to transmit disaster information during a forest fire …
Humanitarianism in Action: Gaza and Israel
What does it mean to be a Red Cross Red Crescent volunteer in a war zone? It means remaining neutral, impartial, and humane. And all too often, it means putting …
Gas or Charcoal?
The Washington Post‘s Wonkblog recently covered Americans’ growing penchant for gas grills. But we’re sure some of you still love a good charcoal-fueled cookout. Whatever your grilling style, the American …
Susan’s Story: How Donating Blood Saved Her Life
A blood donation is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give. It is a selfless act that can have a long-lasting impact on another person’s life. Susan, …
Spend Some Summer R&R with the Red Cross
Summer vacation may sound relaxing, but between packing for your trip to the beach and organizing barbecues, some of us might need a break from our summer break. What’s the …
Reporting for Duty: A Retired Army Colonel at the Red Cross
In October of 2010, Retired Colonel Benjamin F. Robinson retired from a second career in civil service. The following week, Robinson walked through the front doors of the American Red …
I Think The Onion Has a Crush On Us…
I’m a huge fan of The Onion – it’s a great place to get some fake news and a giggle or two. However, I have recently noticed a growing trend …