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Disaster, Disaster News, Disaster Response

Pets are an Important Part of Harvey Recovery

by Taelor Duckworth September 1, 2017

Story by Jennifer McGrath, American Red Cross With just a couple of inches of water in his house, Pat Brady thought he could ride out Hurricane Harvey at his Houston …

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Disaster

Your Top Questions Concerning Our Hurricane Harvey Response

by Taelor Duckworth August 28, 2017September 22, 2017

This post was updated on Sept. 22, 2017 Since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on August 25, we have seen an outpouring of generosity and support. …

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4 Tips for Smart Giving After a Disaster

by Taelor Duckworth August 25, 2017August 28, 2017

No matter when or where a disaster big or small may strike, the American Red Cross stands ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days …

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Health & Safety

Debunking ‘Dry Drowning,’ ‘Secondary  Drowning’ and ‘Delayed Drowning’

by Taelor Duckworth August 24, 2017July 17, 2018

A Q&A with water safety and medical expert Dr. Linda Quan Most of us who spend time in the water are familiar with the risks of drowning, but what have …

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Back-to-school: 6 Pro Tips for Teachers and Students

by Taelor Duckworth August 22, 2017

It’s officially that time of year again: back-to-school. We know many of you may be getting your little ones ready for their first day, or settling into the groove of …

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Disaster, History, Home Fire

Why the Red Cross Responds to Home Fires

by Taelor Duckworth August 2, 2017August 22, 2017

May 1969. Dayton, Ohio. American Red Cross photo by Rudolph Vetter. Each night while you and I are sleeping, there are families across the country who wake up to smoke, …

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Disaster

Midwest & Southern Plains Disasters: Where to Get & Give Help

by Taelor Duckworth May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

After a weekend of severe weather, Red Cross teams across the country are responding to local communities in need. From a blizzard in Kansas to tornadoes in Texas and flooding …

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