The Texas Gulf Coast Region provides life-saving services to more than 9 million people in cities such as Corpus Christi, Beaumont, Harlingen and Houston.
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Protect your home and your family
Extreme weather is a part of life in Texas. Click below for American Red Cross hurricane safety tips including videos, checklists, and steps to take before, during and after a hurricane.
Join your neighbors in Texas and Louisiana to provide food, shelter, comfort and care for your community when a hurricane or other major disaster strikes. With a few hours of training, you can gain preparedness skills that will keep your family safe and your community resilient.
The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood supply crisis in its history after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low, deepening an emergency shortage that threatens the availability of lifesaving blood for patients across the country. Despite thousands of people answering the call to give, blood donations are not keeping […]
El calor extremo es peligroso: la principal causa de muertes relacionadas con el clima en Estados Unidos. La Cruz Roja Americana recomienda tomar tres medidas en caso de calor extremo: mantenerse hidratado, mantenerse fresco y mantenerse conectado. CONOZCA LAS SEÑALES DE LAS ENFERMEDADES RELACIONADAS CON EL CALOR El calor extremo puede afectar a cualquiera y es […]
Extreme heat is dangerous ─ the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. The American Red Cross recommends taking three steps in extreme heat ─ stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEAT ILLNESS Extreme heat can make anyone sick and it’s critical to act fast. The Red Cross recommends […]
The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region brought together elected officials, faith leaders, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders for a collaborative discussion on strengthening disaster preparedness in Fort Bend County. Hosted at the Red Cross Rosenberg office, Regional Chief Executive Officer Carmen Watkins and Representative Ron Reynolds District 27 convened the gathering to emphasize […]
Even before the first storm forms in the Gulf or a hurricane threatens the coast, the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region is already hard at work—ensuring no one has to face a disaster alone. “At the Red Cross we never stop preparing for disasters because we know they can happen anytime, anywhere,” said […]
