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To learn about Red Cross assistance to support long-term recovery efforts, please visit Hurricane Harvey Recovery Program, Hurricane Irma Recovery Program, or California Wildfires Recovery Program.

Para información sobre nuestros esfuerzos de recuperación de desastres actuales, visite el Programa de Recuperación del Huracán Harvey, el Programa de Recuperación del Huracán Irma o el Programa de Recuperación de Incendios Forestales de California 2017.

News Articles

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!
Donate Blood
Red Cross Encourages Eligible Blood Donors to Give as Summer Kicks Off

May 21, 2018

Hurricane Preparedness
Get ‘Red Cross Ready’ as Storm Heads toward Gulf Coast

May 25, 2018

Hawaii Shelter
Red Cross Helps as Hawaii Volcano Causes New Threats

May 22, 2018

Ebola
Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross Teams Activate

May 18, 2018

Lightning-Severe weather
How to Stay Safe When Severe Weather Possible

May 16, 2018

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Press Releases

Red Cross Offers Summer Safety Tips for All Season Long

May 25, 2018

Red Cross Sound the Alarm Campaign Exceeds Goal, 103,000 Smoke Alarms Installed Across U.S.

May 23, 2018

Red Cross Issues Top 10 Things to Do Now to Be Ready for the 2018 Hurricane Season

May 16, 2018

Red Cross to Sound the Alarm Against Home Fires By Installing 100,000 Smoke Alarms Across U.S. in 16 Days

April 24, 2018

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Red Cross in the News

National and local media outlets often feature the American Red Cross in their news stories - from articles about the impact of our humanitarian mission, to interviews with key personnel. Here’s a sampling of coverage.

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Upcoming Local Events

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Jun 06

Annual Meeting: Missing Types Challenge

Washington, DC 20006 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Join Us!

DC Annual Meeting Cvent Link
Jul 03

Red Cross Night with the Nationals

Washington, DC 20003 6:05 PM

Join us for the inaugural Red Cross Night with the Nationals

4-24-18 - Red Cross Night with the Nationals CTA Link

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