Our Houston chapter team has been hosting “DAT” in a Day training! They are training disaster action team members in Spanish and English to help them learn how to serve their communities!! Want to get involved, go to RedCross.org/volunteer

The Coastal Plains Red Cross Chapter recently honored its volunteers with awards. For the full story and a list of awardees, check out our blog: rdcrss.org/4lKoJWJ

Happy National Water Balloon Day! Enjoying some fun in the sun? Make sure to stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.

The South East and Deep East Texas Red Cross Chapter recently honored its volunteers with awards. For the full story and a list of awardees, check out our blog: rdcrss.org/44N7SN6

Hurricane season is here- are you ready? Don't wait for the warning sirens- prepare now to keep you and your family safe! Hurricanes can strike with little warning. A few simple steps today can make all the difference tomorrow.

Our Coastal Bend chapter Community Volunteer Leader and Outreach team member recently spent the evening in Corpus Christi helping prepare parents and kids for this storm season by sharing valuable information on safety tips! ❤️

Did you know that the Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross has a Flickr? Check out photos of the work we do here: rdcrss.org/46mzn16

¿Ya sabe cómo protegerse del calor extremo? Infórmese con este video de la Cruz Roja Americana:

It's almost time to go back to school! 🚌 ✏️ 🍎 For back-to-school safety tips visit: rdcrss.org/3Hodvbo

With peak hurricane season coming soon, please consider joining our team as a volunteer! You can help during people's darkest hours. Also, be sure to download the American Red Cross Emergency App today to help get you ready for any disaster. Learn more at redcross.org/Texas

Need some inspiration for your emergency kit? Check out this video: rdcrss.org/3IsZCsX"

Help save lives & empower your health! In August, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful blood & platelet donations (1 result in a 12-month period). No fasting needed. Schedule now: rcblood.org/43ZR8Av

Every pet parent needs this app on their phone. If your furry friend gets a cut on their paw or is experiencing heat exhaustion this summer, our Pet First Aid app will show you what to do. Download the app and put together a pet emergency kit.

Many people who survive a cardiac emergency are helped by a bystander. Thank you to the Rotary Club of West U for joining us in saving lives by taking the hands only CPR class. If you would like to save a life please sign up for a class, rdcrss.org/4fFbaFM

Our Red Cross Disaster team is assisting families who were affected by an apartment fire in Southeast Houston today. If you were affected and need assistance, please contact us at 1-800-Red-Cross.

Happy National Aviation Day ! ✈️ Travelling by plane? Be sure to download the Red Cross Emergency app for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for different emergencies before you go! For more travel safety tips: rdcrss.org/43ClSZw

There are 389 total units here, with about 100 suffering water or fire damage. Arson will work to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

Red Cross is at the scene assisting the families affected. If you were affected and have left please contact us at 1-800-Red-Cross

Red Cross is at the scene of a major fire at the Spring Branch Apartment Complex. So far there are 100 units affected. We are working to help the families who have lost their home. If you need assistance please contact us at 1-800-Red-Cross.

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