American Red Cross of Virginia

Millions Facing Extreme Winter Weather – How to Stay Safe

The National Weather Service reports more than 150 million people in the U.S. are under some kind of winter warning or advisory. Millions of people are without power and seven states have declared emergencies.

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Winter Safety Tips

Learn how to keep your home and family safe during a wildfire

Stay Safe During A Winter Storm

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If an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home, the Red Cross may be able to help. Shelter Information>>

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The American Red Cross in Virginia

The American Red Cross in the Virginia Region serves 118 independent cities and counties with a population of 5.8 million.

Blood Saves Lives: Helping People with Sickle Cell Disease

You can help people living with sickle cell disease with an investment that supports in-depth testing, typing and matching to provide blood for transfusion in people living with sickle cell disease.

Events

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Diverse Blood Donor Awareness and Education Series

A quarterly series of virtual 1-hour community education programs to increase awareness of blood diversity challenges and health disparities in our African American community.

First program: February 25, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm. View details.

View our event page for tentative dates/topics for the other quarterly sessions and symposium.

Help Can't Wait

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

8:30 a.m.

VIRTUAL EVENT!

When families face emergencies each and every day? Help Can't Wait! Join the American Red Cross for a streaming experience as we celebrate local community heroes.