Official Twitter for the Kentucky Red Cross. Follow us for emergency preparedness tips and news. Serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1917.

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On World Blood Donor Day, we extend our thanks to the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana for their support, including helping provide a Power Red machine for the Louisville Area Chapter & helping bring non-invasive hemoglobin technology to blood drives serving southern IN.
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Red Crossers have been coordinating w/local emergency management & have been assessing damage to homes after flash flooding hit communities in S. IN on Tuesday. If your home was impacted by this week’s flash flooding & you need Red Cross support, call 1-800 RED CROSS.
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90 degree temps are projected across the region for the next few days. Here are tips to stay safe: - Drink water often - Stay cool indoors — spend time in air-conditioned spaces when possible - Check on others — especially older adults and anyone without air conditioning
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Thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across parts of our region through tomorrow. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts this evening. You can get safety tips, weather alerts & view live weather maps on our free Red Cross Emergency App.
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Flash flooding is possible for parts of our region today. Listen to local weather alerts & avoid areas prone to flash flooding. Never try to walk or drive through flood water! Visit redcross.org/flood or download the free Red Cross emergency app for more info & safety tips.
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It's finally summertime, and a little preparation goes a long way. These essentials will make your life easier if the power goes out or if you're facing hot weather.
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The Red Cross responds to about 65,000 disasters every year. Large disasters like hurricanes, floods and wildfires are becoming more frequent while our volunteers are there every day responding to home fires. You can learn how you can support our mission: redcross.org/kentucky
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Your help is urgently needed! After a dangerous drop in scheduled appointments, we're asking donors of all blood types to hurry in to give to help keep the blood and platelet supply strong this summer. Every donation is crucial! Please book: rcblood.org/appt
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During National CPR & AED Awareness Week, we recognize the importance of initiating CPR & using an AED as a response to cardiac arrest. More than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest annually, but less than 10% survive. Learn how you can be prepared: redcross.org/takeaclass
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Big impact, big rewards. Come to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross June 1-28 and receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice, plus automatic entry for a chance at one of two $7.5K gift cards. Book now: rdcrss.org/3PphAAs (T&C; other entry)
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105 days of summer. Countless reasons to celebrate. Why not make one of those moments a celebration of saving lives? Between the cookouts, vacations and pool days, take an hour and give someone a chance at more celebrations. Get started at redcrossblood.org
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From home fires to large scale disasters, the Red Cross is there to provide communities with meals, comfort and hope. Your support makes this work possible. You can help! Make a gift today and help bring support when it’s needed most: rdcrss.org/4s3TTL2 #MealsWithMeaning
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This gift will take you from donation chair to beach chair! Come to give blood May 18-31 and grab this fabulous, oversized Red Cross beach towel to brighten your summer, while they last. Make a lifesaving stop: rcblood.org/appt
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Thank you to the Red Crossers who helped welcome riders from Run for the Wall as they made a stop in Mount Sterling as part of their memorial ride to Washington D.C. last week. The ride honors veterans, their families and friends, and raises awareness for those still missing.
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Stay up to date with the weather as we head into the evening! Turn around if you encounter flooded roads and make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and warnings.
⛈️Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Potential Today Scattered strong to severe storms will move through the area this afternoon into early this evening. ☔️Localized swaths of 2-3" could lead to flash flooding in areas. Avoid driving through flooded roads! Turn around don't drown!
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This Memorial Day, we will pause to honor the heroes who gave everything for others. Today and every day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Community leaders & Red Cross supporters came together this week in Louisville to learn more about our Women in Philanthropy Community Resilience Initiative, a region-wide effort to strengthen our communities' resilience in times of emergency. Learn more: redcross.org/womengive
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Recently, Bluegrass Area Chapter volunteers like Jean, pictured, attended a community event at the UK Credit Union office in Lexington, KY. We are so thankful to volunteers like Jean who attend these events to share info about Red Cross programs with our community! ❤️
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Five minutes. That's all it takes for life-threatening bleeding to turn deadly. Here are three things can do to help save a life. Learn how you can be prepared for the moments that matter this EMS Week: redcross.org/takeaclass
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Congrats to Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter board member Kelley Bright on being named one of Louisville Business First’s 2026 Enterprising Women Award honorees! We are grateful for her service and impact. Image Credit: Christopher Fryer, Matt Haesly
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