One-dozen local disaster responders are on their way to Alaska today to join the hundreds of Red Crossers who are helping Alaskans displaced by typhoon-caused flooding. We are there to shelter, feed and support those who need help (two- and four-legged!) redcross.org/about-us/news-…

Air evacuations are expected to continue for several days. Red Cross responders will meet with each household to assess their immediate personal, health, and mental health needs, and to help them begin recovery planning. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6886de… #TyphoonHalong

Box Alarm 3000 block 30th St SE. Fire in bedroom. Fire under control. Request Hazmat Unit for lithium-ion battery involved. Fire investigators requested. #DCsBravest

Box Alarm 400 block K St NW. Fire in kitchen 4th floor apartment contained by activated sprinkler. Fire is now out. No initial report of injuries. Sprinklers save lives & property. #DCsBravest

The #RedCrossNCGC Go Team provided boots on the ground at the Marine Corps Marathon yesterday. Trained volunteers supported our emergency management partners and helped with crowd safety, first aid + other ways to ensure the race went smoothly. Kudos to all who ran! #RunWithTheMarines

Hurricane Melissa is now a powerful Category 5 storm heading towards Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Because it's moving slowly, some areas will face more rainfall and floodwaters, which could devastate homes, communities, and livelihoods. We're responding alongside

Today we say thank you to those who run toward crisis when others turn away. To every corrections professional, firefighter, EMT, dispatcher, police officer & emergency manager — your courage and clarity save lives. #NationalFirstRespondersDay #PublicSafety #Leadership

From installing free, lifesaving smoke alarms in local homes to assisting families after home fires, #RedCrossNCGC is proud to partner with local first responders throughout the year. On #NationalFirstRespondersDay we say THANK YOU for your tireless work to keep us safe 24/7 ❤️💙

Update - Bethesda Park Condos, Braxfield Ct & Parklawn Dr, 4-sty apt, fire extinguished on 3rd floor, several residents assisted from bldg, occupant of adjacent apt transported by MCFRS_EMIHS w/ NLTI, ~65 FFs on scene, several families will be displaced

Gusty winds are expected throughout our region today. Take extra care to secure outdoor items, bring pets indoors and charge your phone in case of power outages. Download the Red Cross emergency app for the latest alerts: RedCross.org/apps

You may be surprised to know that you can play a direct role in fighting cancer, and it's easier than you might think. Donate the platelets in your blood! More platelet donors are needed to help patients with cancer. Learn more at rcblood.org/platelet.

On November 2nd, 1954, Sergeant Barton M. Ewers, Truck Co. 1, died in the Line of Duty of a heart attack in the hospital after returning from an alarm. Never Forget.

Small-town DC, and her lovely little places.

🚨HOLY SHlT! It's being reported that according to a whistleblower memo that the BBC had DOCTORED Trump's Jan. 6 speech. This is how they started the "Trump incited a riot" narrative. The Fedsurrectionists need to be ARRESTED and IMPRISONED!

500 donations. One incredible donor. Olwen started donating when her best friend needed blood and never looked back. RT to celebrate! #lifebloodau

At the request of our Baltimore City partners, the #RedCrossNCGC team is mobilizing to provide drinking water and meals to Remington neighborhood residents who are evacuated by the fire at a commercial building. Please avoid the area and follow guidance from local authorities.

This November, in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month and its theme — Taking Action to Prevent Diabetes-Related Health Problems — the Red Cross is offering free A1C screenings to blood donors. This is more than a health campaign — it’s a humanitarian effort. rdcrss.org/4qvt56P

"On November 13th, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. That request came from his wife." ~ From the all-time classic opening theme of "The Odd Couple"! #OTD #TV #History

Team work saves lives Red Cross NCGC and Baltimore Fire

On 11/24/25, family, friends, and #DCsBravest gathered for a Memorial Helmet Dedication in honor and memory of Firefighter Calvin L. Steve on the corner of North Capitol St NW and Florida Avenue NW who died in the Line of Duty on 11/23/83. youtu.be/VP30do8Zkhk?si… via YouTube