All hands on deck as we prepare for hurricane season in Northeast Florida! ⛈️
Preparedness starts long before a storm is on the radar. Thank you to everyone helping ensure we’re ready for whatever this hurricane season may bring.
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"Being a Red Cross volunteer is not a job, but a passion for me," said Red Cross volunteer Dolores.
Dolores is on her way to help provide safe shelter and comfort to folks impacted by floods in Illinois. Her unwavering commitment makes all the difference when it matters most.
Thank you to the Port St. Joe Police Department & Mount Pleasant’s New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for inviting us to this year's First Responders Heroes Awards Program! Mark & Jane accepted the First Responders Heroes Award for our Capital Area Chapter❤️
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Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? 😉
The ladies of the Sunshine Girls Club in Baker County recently got hands-on with Hands-Only CPR training and proved you’re never too old to learn something that could save a life❤️
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Ensuring that you have what you need in times of disaster is one of our most important goals 🎯 Alicia & Sue attended Bay County's hurricane preparedness expo over the weekend.
Learn more about being #RedCrossReady with our checklist here: rdcrss.org/3omicmC
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Last week, our Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) assisted residents affected by an apartment fire in Titusville, providing meals and essential support services. Thankfully, everyone is safe. #EndHomeFires
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Your hard work goes a long way, and we're extremely grateful! 🤩
Check out these highlights from our Capital Area Chapter annual meeting, recognizing our board members and volunteers!
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We're one week into Atlantic Hurricane Season. Do you have a plan in case any storms come our way?
@abc27 reporters Crystal Whitman & Maya Sargent interviewed our Tallahassee staff and volunteers about how your Red Cross staff and volunteers have prepared 🎥📰
🚨 Knowing how to quickly find and use an AED during a cardiac emergency could help save someone's life.
As part of CPR & AED Awareness Week, we want to encourage you to take a moment and find the nearest device, first aid kit, and fire alarm in your workplace.
Thank you to @insideFPL for inviting us to this year's Touch-A-Truck Hurricane Expo in Pensacola! 🚨 We love sharing important storm season information with you all and showing you what's inside our emergency response vehicles!
Hurricane season is here, and we are busy investing in your safety. And so should you.
🛑 This is your sign to sign up today for free emergency alerts
📲 Download our Emergency App at RedCross.org/apps
📍 Find your city/county at FloridaDisaster.org
Is your emergency kit stocked? Is it in an accessible place?
Now's the time to get it ready.
Make sure you have the essentials for everyone living in your home, including your pets.
We're ready for whatever comes our way during this year's storm season - which begins today! Make sure you have a plan. If you're not sure where to start, we can help 👍
Take a look at our resources online at RedCross.org
📣 Calling all eligible donors! Take a look inside a Red Cross blood drive🩸We're working to save lives, and could use your help!
Find your local drive and sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org
Thank you to all our volunteers and donors for attending our Tallahassee blood drive this week! Your donation will help save lives ❤️ To find the next opportunity to donate, head to RedCrossBlood.org
The Red Cross is preparing for hurricane season now. Volunteers are running shelter drills across the Big Bend to sharpen emergency response plans before storms arrive. ABC’s 27 Maya Sargent explains how the training could help communities during disasters. #wtxl#abc27
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The Red Cross is preparing for hurricane season now. Volunteers are running shelter drills across the Big Bend to sharpen emergency response plans before storms arrive. ABC’s 27 Maya Sargent explains how the training could help communities during disasters. #wtxl#abc27
We’re proud to announce the installation of our dynamic 2026-2027 Red Cross Angels officers in Tampa Bay!
Our women-led team is committed to raising vital funds, supporting key programs, and driving awareness for the Red Cross mission. For more, visit: rdcrss.org/4wX26Vg