HAPPY WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY! 🥳❤️ Huge thanks to our Missouri–Arkansas donors, you gave 180,000 units of blood in the last year. Nearly 25,000 of you donated for the very first time. Whether it was your first donation or your fiftieth, you helped save lives. 🩸✨

With the heat index hitting triple digits this week, its important to know how to stay safe during extreme heat!

CPR/AED Awareness Week is here! Did you know there are AEDs located all around your community? Knowing where to find and how to use an AED can literally save a life!

May is Trauma Awareness Month. We can't predict when a trauma will happen, but your donation helps make sure hospitals have necessary blood products on hand the moment an injured patient arrives. Book your Red Cross blood or platelet donation appointment: rcblood.org/donate

Michael Spencer, an Arkansas Red Cross volunteer, is serving in Saipan with 450 volunteers helping communities recover after a devastating typhoon. Want to help people on their toughest days? Learn more at redcross.org/volunteer.

At the Red Cross, we never stop helping, and the numbers tell the story. In April, we helped more than 270 families and nearly 800 total people in 172 zip codes who experienced house fires, tornadoes and storm damage. When disaster strikes, we answer the call.

Even war has rules. Join us Tuesday, May 12, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. for a game-themed International Humanitarian Law virtual presentation — interactive, engaging, and open to Youth & Young Adults. Free to attend via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/8229979409…

During Military Appreciation Month, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our service members. From the moment they take the oath to serve, the American Red Cross supports them 24/7, delivering emergency messages and helping them stay connected to loved ones when it matters most.

When the storms moved out, our volunteers answered the call. Red Cross volunteers are on the ground in storm-impacted communities, assessing damage and connecting families with support. If you were affected, do not wait: 📞 1-800-RED-CROSS 🌐 redcross.org

There is potential for severe weather across the state today! Take a few moments now to identify your safe spots should you need to take shelter!

From the Missouri-Arkansas Region to the Pacific, our Red Cross volunteers have answered the call in Guam and Saipan. They left early, some waited through delays in Japan, and now they’re on the ground helping communities recover after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. In the days ahead, they’ll be bringing shelter, food, comfort, and care to people facing an incredibly difficult time. We’re so proud of these volunteers for showing up when it matters most. Want to be part of the mission? Volunteer with the American Red Cross at redcross.org/volunteer.

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 In honor of Earth Day, our Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas crew cleaned up Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and our Regional leadership was in Springdale serving at the Treehouse Pantry & Garden. It's also #VolunteerAppreciationWeek, and this team makes appreciation easy. Come join them: redcross.org/volunteer

Ready to gear up and make a real difference after disasters? Join us for DAT in a Day this Saturday in Pine Bluff — hands-on Red Cross training to help families when they need it most! 📅 Saturday, April 11 | 9am–4pm 📍 Donald W. Reynolds Center, 211 W 3rd Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 🍽️ Lunch included! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register! Tag a friend who loves serving the community. Questions? Contact Tiaona Winot at 501-859-5935 or tiaona.winot@redcross.org.

SHELTER UPDATE as of 3/18 The shelter is now CLOSED, however, Red Crossers will be on site until 3 p.m. to provide assistance and connect affected residents with resources. After 3 p.m., those who were affected can call 1-800-RED-CROSS for further assistance.

EMERGENCY SHELTER NOW OPEN Greater Arkansas Chapter is assisting residents impacted by an apartment complex fire on the 2500 block of Country Club Road in Arkadelphia, AR. Shelter Location: First Baptist Church 701 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, AR If you were impacted by this fire: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for immediate assistance. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free.

⚠️ Arkansas, severe weather is expected to impact the ENTIRE state on Sunday — now is the time to prepare. Before the storms arrive, please take a few minutes to: ✅ Identify your safe room (basement, interior hallway, or windowless bathroom on the lowest floor) ✅ Know the difference between a tornado WATCH and a WARNING — a Warning means act NOW ✅ Make sure every member of your household knows your family plan, including a meeting spot and an out-of-area emergency contact ✅ Download the FREE Red Cross Emergency App for real-time alerts and shelter locations near you If you live in a mobile home or RV, please identify a sturdy nearby building TODAY. When a warning is issued, there won't be time — get there early. We're here for you, Arkansas. Stay safe out there. Share this with someone who needs to see it. Get the app: Search "American Red Cross" in your app store

There is a potential for severe weather this weekend. Stay weather aware!

A huge shoutout to The Naked Truth Training & Empowerment Center,Inc. in Blytheville, AR — our first Arkansas partner in a brand-new American Red Cross community-focused initiative! From signing their Memorandum of Understanding to completing CPR/AED/First Aid and Disaster Action Team training, this team has been all in from day one. Their dedication to the Blytheville community truly embodies the spirit of this initiative — ensuring that when disaster strikes, neighbors are ready and trained to help. We’re incredibly grateful for their partnership and the impact they’re already making! Inspired to serve your community too? Sign up to volunteer at redcross.org/volunteer and discover how you can make a difference right where you live.

As Severe Weather Preparedness Week comes to a close, Mother Nature is giving us a real-time test. Incoming storms mean it’s the perfect moment to review your safety plan. Stay weather-aware and stay safe.

March is #RedCrossMonth, but our mission is lived out daily. This weekend alone, our teams supported 75 families and 186 individuals across Missouri and Arkansas after home fires. Compassion in action, every single day.