We had just sat down for dinner at a restaurant with my in-laws when I smelled something funny. I started to look around in a panic, because that’s the kind of person I …
Topics: Health & Safety
The 6 Things You Never Thought to Tell House Guests
We’ve all been there. You’re visiting a friend’s home and they run out of toilet paper. Or you stay at your in-laws and want to make a hot beverage in …
Checklist for Moving into a New Home
My family recently moved from the East Coast back to our home state in the Midwest. Being a Red Crosser, I had some tasks in mind as I set up …
Resolve to Be Prepared: 3 Apps to Download Now
With a new year comes new beginnings. When it comes to safety and preparedness, we’ve got you covered. Here are three apps to download now: 1. A must-have for everyone’s …
Top Tips for Parents from a Former Babysitter
Post by Monica Bogan, Red Cross media relations intern As a Red Cross-trained babysitter, this is my busiest time of year, since families often reach out to find babysitters during …
Holiday Gifts That Give Back
Have you exhausted your creative resources to find the perfect gift for your parent? Stumped on what to get your niece that you only see twice a year? We can …
Save Story of the Week: Two Boys Saved from Rip Current
This story comes to us from Florida, where a mother of two and former Red Cross lifeguard instructor saved two boys from a rip current at an unguarded beach. Christina …
This CPR-Trained Student Saved a Life in an Unexpected Place
At the American Red Cross, we are touched daily by stories of hope, heroism, tragedy and resilience. Stories that connect us with people down the street, across the country—and even …
Trained and Tattooed: How CPR Saved His Infant Daughter
As a former Red Cross certified lifeguard and CPR instructor, Justin Everett is no stranger to the importance of health and safety training. Recently he sent us a note, explaining …
How to Help Avoid Catching the Flu at Work and School
Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing color, apples are ripe for picking, and the smell of hot chocolate is in the air. But as a …