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1 of 4 A major flash flood struck Nepal’s Rasuwa District on August 26, 2026, after a sudden surge of water entered the Bhote Koshi River from Tibet. The flood has caused widespread destruction in downstream communities. 2 of 4 A major flash flood struck Nepal’s Rasuwa District on August 26, 2026, after a sudden surge of water entered the Bhote Koshi River from Tibet. The flood has caused widespread destruction in downstream communities.

Help in the Heartland unites Radio One, Kroger, FOX59 and CBS4 to support American Red Cross disaster relief for families affected by flooding. Your gift can help provide shelter, meals, supplies and recovery support.

Donations essential to keeping blood supply stable through September. Grab an exclusive American Red Cross x Hello Kitty® and Friends collectible for coming to give Sept. 1-20 The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets. Every donation is critical to helping prevent the next blood shortage.

1 of 2 Red Cross trucks line up outside the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, delivering shelter equipment and supplies for the large shelter which will support people forced to evacuate due to the Hawk Fire. 2 of 2 Red Cross volunteers unpack and set up cots inside the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, getting the site ready for evacuees from the Hawk Fire.

The best way to protect yourself and the people you care about is to be prepared before an emergency happens September is National Preparedness Month, a time to get your household ready for emergencies. But as prices continue to climb, getting prepared can feel out of reach. What if getting your household ready doesn't have to break the bank? The American Red Cross has put together a few simple, low-cost or no-cost steps you can take to put your household on the road to preparedness. 1.

Download the free Red Cross First Aid app so you’ll know what to do if emergency help is delayed and the free Emergency app for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for different emergencies. As Labor Day weekend approaches, many of us are looking forward to celebrating the unofficial end of summer. Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue, relaxing by the pool or beach, or exploring the great outdoors, it's important to keep safety top of mind.

1 of 3 Red Cross volunteer Sue Krueger takes in the remnants of a home destroyed by one of the fires in Spokane as she distributes sifters in a neighborhood that was heavily impacted. Red Cross disaster teams continue to support people impacted by the numerous fires in the West. Photo by Jason Colston/American Red Cross 2 of 3 Andrew Hofschneider, a longtime American Red Cross volunteer on Tinian, inspects storm damage at a neighbor’s home in May following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

This World Humanitarian Day, the American Red Cross stands in solidarity alongside all members of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Network and calls for the protection of staff, volunteers and the people we serve. A Red Cross or Red Crescent emblem found anywhere in the world — painted on a vehicle, sewn onto a vest — is meant to say: the people underneath this symbol are here to save lives. Let them do their work and return home safely. They are not a target.

Eddie and Ramona Chandler are safe at the Red Cross shelter at the Washington Township Service Center and School in Indianapolis. They had to be rescued by boat from their home along the White River. Red Cross photo by Wendy Starr Please help people affected by disasters like tornadoes, floods and countless other crises by making a donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visit redcross.org, call 1- 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make your donation.

Longtime Red Cross volunteers and philanthropists Teresa and Byron Pollitt will co-chair the LifeBlood Fund committee.