Disasters, including wildfires can strike at any time. A single disaster can change your physical, emotional and financial health in a matter of seconds. And while the American Red Cross works 365 days a year to prevent and respond, the Red Cross urges you to be prepared and know what to do in case you […]
Colorado and Wyoming are more than familiar with flash flooding. When it comes to the potential for a flash flood, Colorado and Wyoming have several factors that make the threat high, including the following: wildfires, drought, terrain and mountains. The American Red Cross has steps people can take to remain safe. FLOOD SAFETY Know the difference. […]
Summer is in full swing, which means you might be packing up the car and heading to the mountains for a leisurely — or perhaps adventurous — camping trip. Before you set up the tent and unroll your sleeping bag, it’s important to be prepared for trekking into the wilderness. Check out the following American […]
These home fire safety tips from the American Red Cross will help you to form smart habits that can prevent a fire from starting. Install the right number of smoke alarms. Test them once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year. Purchase smoke alarms here. Teach children what smoke alarms sound […]
The next few months of high summer temperatures can be dangerous for your four legged friends. The American Red Cross offers these tips you can follow to keep your pets safe when the temperatures rise: If you suspect pet heat stroke: Get your pet out of direct heat. Check for shock. Signs include: collapse, body […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer On this Fathers’ Day, the American Red Cross is practicing what it does best: telling the stories that illustrate the indescribable value of what we do. One way we do that is through the staff and volunteers of this organization who epitomize our mission and […]
Some 70.8 million people live as refugees and internally displaced people around the world, forced to choose between safety and their family and the comforts of home. Of those, 46 percent are children under the age of 18. New displacement remains very high. One person becomes displaced every 2 seconds – less than the time it […]
Each year, disasters and crises devastate millions of people. As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, Red Cross Red Crescent teams provide relief and hope in nearly every corner of the globe. Volunteers often come from the communities they serve, making us powerful change-makers. Together, Red Cross Red Crescent teams not only respond to […]
If Father’s Day snuck up on you this year, don’t worry! The American Red Cross has rounded up our top creative, free and lifesaving ideas for Father’s Day! IDEAS FOR DAD Sign up for a class together. Help him pick up a new lifesaving skill with Red Cross training that you take together online or […]
Heat and humidity can be especially hazardous for athletes who are in the throes of practicing and playing summer sports. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar, with special safety information for athletes practicing and playing during hot weather. Avoid scheduling workouts and exercise during […]
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