DISASTER & EMERGENCY SERVICES 


Compassion in action. American Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting the immediate emergency, disaster-induced needs of individuals and families. Assistance may include a safe, dry place to sleep, a warm meal or a change of clothing. When Red Cross volunteers respond to disasters they help families take the first step from crisis to stability. Our disaster response also often includes feeding emergency workers and handling requests for information from concerned family members.

HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING


For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. From first aid, CPR and bloodborne pathogens training to swimming and lifeguarding, HIV/AIDS education and Babysitter's Training, American Red Cross Preparedness programs help people lead safer and healthier lives. The Red Cross constantly strives to respond to the preparedness concerns of Americans at home, in school and in the workplace.

 

SERVICE TO ARMED FORCES

The American Red Cross links members of the U.S. Armed Forces with their families during a crisis. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, active duty military can count on the Red Cross to provide emergency communications that link them with their families back home, access to financial assistance from the military aid societies, counseling, referral to community resources and assistance to veterans. Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) personnel form a global network in more than 700 chapters, 58 military installations worldwide.

 

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES


The American Red Cross helps vulnerable people around the world to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies, and life-threatening health conditions. In collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross and more than 180 national societies, the American Red Cross works to locate loved ones who are missing due to war, natural disaster, or civil unrest and sends Red Cross messages between separated family members.

 

BLOOD SERVICES


The American Red Cross is always in need of blood to help save lives. Every two seconds someone in America needs blood. The Red Cross serves as the bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year. The American Red Cross serves over 3,000 hospitals around the United States. We deliver a wide range of high quality blood products and blood donor and patient testing services. Won't you consider giving the gift of life through a blood donation - contact your local American Red Cross chapter to find out when a blood drive will be coming to your area and help us save lives.