Always be prepared to help your furry best friend during an emergency. Learn how to prepare and emergency kit and get veterinary advice for everyday occurrences with the Pet First Aid app. Download by texting “GETPET” to 90999 or visiting redcross.org/apps.

Many experience a variety of feelings and emotions after tragedies. Here are coping mechanisms from American Red Cross to continue to foster self care and community care. rdcrss.org/2MP7CW0

To all the first responders - thanks for your service

#HurricaneDorian has caused extensive damage - as many as 13,000 houses damaged or destroyed - across the Bahamas. Hundreds of trained #RedCross volunteers are being mobilized to help people living in the path of the Hurricane. Read more: bit.ly/2lUu4Sr 📷: NASA

The American Red Cross has mobilized more than 1,600 team members including 13 LOCAL volunteers! Approx 60 shelters set up in preparation for #HurricaneDorian - Listen to local officials, download #RedCross emergency app 3cu.be/shareeme - make a plan and be safe!

The Communications team at the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is looking for an intern! If you love social media, digital communications and have a creative eye on everything you do, join us! bit.ly/2zy4KFh #internship

Read these tips from the American Red Cross on how to make a plan for emergencies. Are you prepared? #NatlPrep rdcrss.org/2ZY4kHh #RedCrosser

Kudos Lyft for your free ride program to young job seekers! Get these folks working (and off my couch)

The American Red Cross is working to provide shelter, food and comfort for people forced to leave their homes with little notice as the Kincade wildfire burns. rdcrss.org/2PvysUy #RedCrosser

While public health officials work to limit the spread of the new #coronavirus, AABB Disaster Task Force & the Red Cross are calling for healthy individuals to make & keep blood donation appointments to avoid disruptions to the blood supply. Learn more: bit.ly/2TIeTZw

⚠️ Tornado Warning until 3:45 for parts of DeKalb, Lasalle, Kendall, Kane (RED BOX). Seek shelter now.

NotifyChicago: TORNADO WARNING in effect for Chicago until 4:30 pm. SEEK SHELTER NOW! Tornado sirens will be activated in affected areas.

If you had COVID-19 and are fully recovered and healthy, consider donating your convalescent plasma. Your plasma could help seriously ill COVID-19 patients. Learn more at RedCrossBlood.org/Plasma4COVID.

It's about as serious as it gets. One pint is all it takes to save 6 lives. DONATE TODAY.

A rivalry and challenge for the greater good. Thank you to Bradley University and Illinois State for going head-to-head to help American Red Cross of Illinois collect blood for those who need it most! Press ▶️ to learn about this annual tradition.

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As Damar Hamlin returns to the field, his story inspired the CBS Sports family to learn CPR. American Red Cross

nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%… Most of American has forgotten about the fateful cardiac event of 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧 but who hasn't forgotten about the event is Damar Hamlin, his family, friends & fans. All because of Red Cross trained, skilled & confident responders saved his life.

OCTOBER IS....so many things which we want to raise awareness. I begin with a month advocating and celebrating learning the skills that can one day save a life 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧 ❤️‍🩹✌️