When people hear there is a need for blood following a disaster, many think of disaster victims and serious injuries. Yet, hurricanes like that we recently experienced with Hurricane Michael …
Topics: Disaster
Hurricane Michael: Your Top Questions Answered
Hurricane Michael, noted as one of the strongest storms to hit the U.S. since 1969, made landfall off the coast of Northern Florida on Wednesday, October 10. Since then, people …
Disaster Mental Health: Supporting Communities in Their Time of Need
Disasters can cause significant stress to people of all ages. That’s why we provide emotional support to those affected by disasters big and small. We believe that everyone is entitled …
Florence Volunteer Surprises Young Shelter Resident with a Miniature Castle
Story and Photos by Stephen Walsh/American Red Cross Abby is two years old. She’s energetic, positive and a lot of fun – the perfect way to be when you’re in …
Hurricane Florence: Local South Carolina Volunteer Steps Up to Manage Shelter
This post was originally published on Palmetto Post. This is Tramone Hester’s first time acting as a volunteer shelter manager for the American Red Cross, and he’s doing a tremendous …
Hurricane Florence: Your Top Questions Answered
Since Hurricane Florence made landfall off the coast of North Carolina on Friday, September 14, we have seen an outpouring of generosity and support from all over the country. Thousands …
Providing Shelter & Comfort: Three Volunteer Stories from Florence
The American Red Cross is working around the clock to provide shelter and comfort for the residents of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina who have been impacted by Florence. …
“All is Not Lost”: A Carr Fire Survivor Shares Her Story
Meet Terry Zeller “We’re picking up the pieces and moving on,” said Terry Zeller whose home on Redbud Drive burned when the Carr Fire jumped the Sacramento River. She has been …
Red Cross Helps Families After Tornado Hits in Marshalltown
On the afternoon of Thursday, July 19, severe thunderstorms developed quickly across central and southern Iowa. A few of these storms produced several tornadoes, the most significant of which impacted …
In Hawaii, Red Cross Shelter Resident Inspires Others to Rise Above
For the Red Cross shelter residents and volunteers at the Pahoa Community Center on the Big Island in Hawaii, inspiration for the continuance of a life well lived is embodied …