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.
For many of us, pets are much more than animals. They are cherished members of our families. They greet us excitedly after a long day, offer comfort when we need it most, and fill our homes with unconditional love and companionship. In return, they place their trust in us to keep them safe, especially when […]
For Chet Kangethe, donating blood started as a simple decision during a lunch break, but it quickly became a lifelong commitment to helping others. Encouraged by his employer, Verizon, to find meaningful ways to serve his community, Kangethe decided to visit a blood drive and make his first donation. What began as a one-time act […]
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 […]
