Red Cross declares national blood shortage ‘in wake of back-to-back climate disasters’ “For so many patients living with urgent medical care needs, crises don’t stop with natural disasters.” ...

Annette Rowland with the Red Cross of Alabama says these back-to-back storms are taking a toll. “It’s weird because normally we see weather like this in April and may typically seems to be on ...

The number of people donating blood has dropped 40% over the last two decades, according to the Red Cross. Severe winter weather and illnesses could make an already bad situation even worse, it says.

The Red Cross’s donations have fallen by almost 40%, and the supply shortage has already affected hospitals as the organization was short 7,000 units the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Civilians who take the CERT course learn about topics such as fire safety and how to put out small fires. October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week, and the Texas Gulf Coast Region American Red Cross ...

As National Volunteer Week wraps up, the Virginia American Red Cross is calling on the community to step forward and support their vital mission by becoming blood donors and dedicated volunteers.

March 22 is Red Cross Giving Day, a day when the community can come together and donate blood, platelets, or plasma for those in need.