Editor’s note: A version of this story originally appeared on the Red Cross Los Angeles Region blog. Story by Joseph Edwards, California Safe Corps and Disaster Action Team Volunteer. The …
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Why the Red Cross Responds to Home Fires
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, …
Five Ways to Celebrate Social Wellness with the Red Cross
The American Red Cross has helped to provide relief to people all over the country and the world for over a century. We know that mental and social wellness are …
When the Unexpected Happens: Bill and Norma’s Red Cross Story
Editor’s note: A version of this story originally appeared on the Red Cross National Capital Region blog. Story by Mallory Rabon. How quickly an ordinary day can turn upside down. …
22 Safety Tips for Your First Apartment
At the beginning of the summer, I moved into my very first apartment. While it was exciting, it was also really nerve-wracking to move to a brand new city with a …
Finding Strength and Resilience After Queens Fire
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on the Red Cross of Greater New York blog. Story by Kylie Davidson. On April 11, 2017, Kevin Rojas was picking up his girlfriend …
Planes, Snowmobiles and Sleds: What It Takes to Help Save Alaskan Villages
With overcrowded homes and unconventional heating, Alaskan Red Cross volunteers face very different threats than their counterparts in the Lower 48 when it comes to our Home Fire Campaign (HFC). …
A Better Night’s Sleep With a Special Smoke Alarm
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on the American Red Cross Colorado blog. Photos and story by volunteer Walt Palmer. Justin Israel sleeps on his left side, mostly, but frequently switches …
“They Gave Us Courage, Hope, Peace” – The Red Cross Home Fire Campaign in Action
Editor’s note: Carol’s story originally appeared on the American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region blog on March 17, 2017. We’ve included a part of her interview, below, written by Chris Peralta. In …
Are You Ready for an Emergency Away From Home?
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 …