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Disaster

Hitting the Pavement: Smoke Alarm Installations Across the Country

by Sarah Layton January 22, 2015January 22, 2015

Nothing helps rally Red Cross chapters and communities across the country like a prodigious goal. And in October, that’s what the Red Cross laid out: Over the next five years, we …

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But That Could Never Happen To Me!

by Hillary Stroud December 2, 2014December 5, 2014

Did you know the American Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight minutes and the majority of those responses are home fires? I know what you’re thinking: “Well, that …

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Fire Alarm Fails: Part 1, Dance Party

by Beth Pullias October 8, 2014October 8, 2014

We all remember those times a shrill, repetitive alarm interrupted a normal day — you burn your dinner, and the smoke alarms go off. You’re in a high school English …

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Quiz: Are You Prepared for a Home Fire?

by Sarah Layton October 7, 2014October 7, 2014

The stats seem dire: 7 people die and 36 people are injured every single day from home fires. Over $7 billion in property damage occurs each year due to home …

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Gas or Charcoal?

by Sarah Layton July 25, 2014

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 …

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Volunteers Map Fire-Affected Neighborhoods in Chile

by Jenelle Eli April 16, 2014

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 …

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“The Stars” Align to Spread Hope on #GivingTuesday

by Jackie Nelson December 3, 2013October 1, 2016

Today, the stars are aligned. At the Red Cross, we are fortunate to work with our celebrity donors and volunteers, as well as many television and film partners.  Each day, …

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How You Use Social Media in Emergencies

by Wendy Harman February 15, 2011

Check out this infographic illustrating how you use social media in emergencies

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Don’t Let Flames Chase You Out Into the Cold

by Gloria Huang February 9, 2011February 9, 2011

Fire safety is important, regardless of time of year or weather. Stay safe with our fire safety tips.

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Fire and Ice: When Disasters Double Up

by Gloria Huang February 2, 2011February 2, 2011

Photo courtesy of jasonbolonski on Flickr While the massive winter storm dumped snow all over the country, Red Crossers were hard at work sheltering people from the storm. However, that …

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