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WEBAug 29, 2024 · We publish a variety of news stories and press releases to keep you informed about Red Cross activities, from the ways we deliver on our mission, to the impact of our work on everyday lives. Read the latest!
One Week After Landfall, Red Cross Helping People ... - American Red Cross
WEB5 days ago · Red Cross Mobilizes Massive Relief Effort in Wake of Helene’s Devastation Across the Southeast. September 28, 2024. Donations urged to help people affected by Hurricane Helene. The American Red Cross and partners are responding across an enormous area extending from Florida to Tennessee as people deal with Hurricane Helene’s overwhelming ...
Hurricane Helene - Thousands Ride Out Storm in ... - American Red Cross
WEBSep 24, 2024 · Thousands of people are dealing with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene and American Red Cross disaster workers are with them, providing comfort, support and relief. More than 4 million customers – as many as 12 million people - are without power across impacted states. The danger isn’t over and people in …
Red Cross Declares First-ever Blood Crisis amid Omicron Surge
WEBJan 11, 2022 · The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Amid this crisis, doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available.
Pandemic a Crisis for Two Years; How the Red Cross is Helping
WEBMar 11, 2022 · It’s been two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. COVID-19 has not changed the American Red Cross mission — we provided the same support throughout the first two …
Blood Shortage Continues, Please Give Blood Now - American Red Cross
WEBSep 20, 2023 · The American Red Cross declared a national blood shortage on Sept. 11, citing a critically low blood supply level that dropped nearly 25% since early August.
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, calls ... - American Red Cross
WEBJan 7, 2024 · The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage as it experiences the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. Blood and platelet donations are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures proceed without delay.
Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage, as number of ... - NPR
WEBJan 9, 2024 · The American Red Cross announced that it is experiencing the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years, in what the organization says is an emergency shortage.
Red Cross announces emergency blood shortage, calls on ... - ABC News
WEBJan 8, 2024 · The American Red Cross said Monday it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage. According to the humanitarian organization, it is seeing the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.
American Red Cross | Help Those Affected by Disasters
WEBThe American Red Cross is on the ground helping people who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Go to redcross.org/shelter to find a shelter or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) if you need assistance - 24 hours a day. Learn more about how the Red Cross is helping.