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Red Cross Needs Type O Donors To Give Blood Now
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors with Type O blood to make an appointment to give now to help ensure there are blood products available for patients in need. Learn more about the need for Type O blood.
Someone is counting on you right now. Please schedule your donation today.
Two years after the Haiti earthquake, the American Red Cross is helping people rebuild their homes and their lives and improving communities with health, water and sanitation projects. In a two-year update, the American Red Cross highlighted its emergency work after the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, as well as its recovery efforts over the past year.
Poll Finds Americans Want to Give Meaningful Gifts
“No matter their personal financial hardships, Americans still want to give,” said Angela Broome, local American Red Cross CEO. “Rather than giving a gift someone won’t use, people want to give meaningfully and know their gift is making a difference.”
Be safe while cooking this holiday season
The kitchen is the place where family and friends love to gather, but it is also the setting of more fires than any other room in the house.
Cooking is the number one cause of home fires in this country and during the holidays, the American Red Cross wants everyone to be aware of steps they should take to avoid a fire while cooking.
The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. Sixty-five percent of home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives.
Red Cross relief efforts underway for Hurricane Irene
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Red Cross springs into action after ammonia leak
Yesterday, an ammonia leak at the Pilgrim’s Pride plant in Marshville (Union County) spurred the evacuation of workers and residents.
Volunteers from the American Red Cross set up a temporary evacuation site at the fire department in Marshville. The Red Cross also provided lunch for approximately 100 first responders and dinner for 50 responders.
In case you didn’t notice - it’s hot!
As temperatures rise, the Red Cross offers safety tips for staying cool. In addition, the massive heat wave encompassing much of the country is hurting blood collections at a time when the Red Cross has been working to rebuild its inventories to adequate levels.
Local Red Cross Blood Supply Drops to Critically Low Levels
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and has issued an appeal for blood donors.
Eligible blood donors are asked to please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive and to make an appointment.
Local Red Cross raises more than $1 million
Thanks to Mr. Howard Levine and the generosity of our community, the local American Red Cross has raised more than $1 million for local programs and services.