Working smoke alarms can save lives, which is why the Red Cross launched its Home Fire Campaign in 2014 — to reduce home fire deaths by installing alarms in homes that lack them.
Honoring his memory: Why Carol Perfect has been donating blood for 30 years
“The fact that you are helping someone have a better quality of life is so rewarding,” said Carol. One act of donating can help with someone’s ongoing treatment or play a critical role in saving their life.
Staying Safe in a Landslide-prone State
If you are in a landslide danger zone, know about indicators that could warn of a slide in the making.
A potentially life-saving skill: JBLM-Red Cross partnership provides CPR training to members of the military community
“The whole reason why we wanted to offer these [trainings] to the military community is to give them the convenience of getting or maintaining their certifications,” said Christie Merrill with Red Cross Training Services.
A Yakima mother tells how donated blood saved her son’s life
By Gordon Williams Americans donate 14 million units of blood and blood products each year--with 40 percent of that collected and processed by the American Red Cross. Every drop of that donated blood has the potential to ease suffering or even to help save a life. Here is the real-life story of one young man … Continue reading A Yakima mother tells how donated blood saved her son’s life
Amazon partnership bringing comfort to kids with autism spectrum disorder
By Kristin Alexander Staying in an emergency shelter can be overwhelming for anyone. Having just escaped a hurricane, wildfire, flood or other disaster, emotions are high. No matter how well they are run, shelters can be crowded, loud, and lacking the familiar comforts of home. For children with autism spectrum disorder prone to overstimulation, those conditions can be … Continue reading Amazon partnership bringing comfort to kids with autism spectrum disorder