The Latest Breaking News from American Red Cross

Florida governor Ron DeSantis described hurricane as a ‘500-year flood event’

More than 13,000 people spent Tuesday night in shelters run by the American Red Cross and its affiliates around Florida in an attempt to flee Hurricane Ian. The storm, a dangerous Category 4 hurricane, is currently making landfall in Florida and will cause devastating storm surges, winds and flooding.

Call or text 800-985-5990 to reach the national Disaster Distress Helpline, or dial 211 to find local mental health resources in Texas.

WEED, Calif. — A hot drizzle fell over the Weed Community Center on Monday, where nearly all of the 157 cots assembled by the American Red Cross had been occupied by evacuees from the McKinney fire the night before.

Employees say staff shortages and low pay are causing donors to leave before giving blood, amid delays over new union contract

More than 130 years ago, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was wiped out in minutes when a 40-foot-high wave enveloped it.

Sean McVay says Tutu Atwell has looked "really good this offseason program," and by no means is the book written on the 2nd-year WR.

While the $4tn global wellness industry bends over backwards to sell us dubious detox products, there is an accessible, easy, and free way to genuinely rid our bloodstreams of toxins

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The blood supply in the U.S. is now at its lowest level in over a decade.

Compile an emergency kit, seek help from friends and family, and know evacuation routes away from danger.