Official X account of the American Red Cross Southern California Region, serving San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties.

Joined September 2008
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Happy World Blood Donor Day! We’re truly thankful for blood, platelet and plasma donors across the country who generously give to help patients in need. Give with the Red Cross: rcblood.org/appt
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60 years ago, the Red Cross created Disaster Action Teams (DAT) to help people after disasters. One local DAT volunteer, Susie Johnson, has served in the Red Cross Orange County Chapter for over 30 years! Learn more about Susie’s incredible story here: rdcrss.org/4uuj5LY
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Make a lifesaving assist this season! Come to give blood or platelets June 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice automatic entry for a chance to score one of two $7.5K gift cards. Book now: rcblood.org/3NDDsao (T&C; other entry)
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San Diego and Imperial Counties are full of everyday heroes — and now it’s time to recognize them! Do you know someone who has shown extraordinary courage or compassion? Nominate them to be recognized at the 24th Annual Real Heroes Awards! Learn more at redcross.org/sandiego/realhe…
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Honoring courage at Naval Base Coronado: MP Officers Connor Schultz & Ulises Garcia received the Red Cross Certificate of Merit—one of its highest honors—after using lifesaving skills to aid a civilian officer having a seizure after a crash. Their quick action saved a life. 👏
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Recently, our Service to the Armed Forces volunteers delivered four carloads of donations from our community to the Tierney Center for Veteran Services to be used by veterans in need. Great work, team! 👏
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This is your monthly reminder to test your smoke alarms!🚨👈
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Wildfires can spread quickly so it's crucial to be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice and leave if you are told to do so. Make sure to: - Fill up your gas tank - Park your car in the direction of your evacuation route - Follow the instructions of local authorities
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In San Diego County, follow @SanDiegoPD @AlertSanDiegoCo for the latest updates for the #SorrentoFire Red Cross volunteers are onsite at the Temporary Evacuation Point at SDPD Northern Division parking lot located at 4275 Eastgate Mall, La Jolla CA 92037.
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Recently, local Tiffany Circle members gathered at our Orange County Chapter for a meaningful evening of service. Together, the group assembled 132 comfort and hygiene kits that will be distributed to unhoused veterans. Check out photos from the event: rdcrss.org/4dzNTG9
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Every second counts when someone has gone into cardiac arrest. This CPR and AED Awareness Week, don't delay the opportunity in learning lifesaving skills. Sign up for a CPR and AED course near you to learn what to do: redcross.org/takeaclass
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Update: With all evacuation warnings now lifted, our Red Cross shelter at the Spring Valley Community Center is now closed. #Border6Fire
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office has officially lifted all evacuation warnings associated with the #Border6Fire Thank you to our @SDSheriff partners for their professionalism, teamwork, and continued support in helping keep San Diego County residents safe during wildfire emergencies.
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In response to the #Border6Fire, we've opened a shelter at Spring Valley Community Center (8735 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977). Pets are welcome. For wildfire safety tips, visit redcross.org/wildfire or download the free Red Cross Emergency App.
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UPDATE: With evacuation warnings lifted, our Red Cross shelter at the Spring Valley Community Center is now closed.
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More than 140 years ago, Clara Barton championed the power of women to lead and serve—and today, that legacy lives on. Through groups like the Tiffany Circle, female philanthropists are coming together in powerful ways. Learn more: rdcrss.org/4v5xa3P
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During the recent hazmat incident, our team members were welcomed into the Orange County EOC to address critical sheltering needs for community members. We’re grateful for partners like @OCGovCA and @OrangeCountySSA for their collaboration and commitment to the community.
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We’re grateful to our partners at @Amazon for including the American Red Cross in a recent tour of their Amazon Wildfire Hub in Beaumont. This hub helps ensure disaster relief supplies are pre-positioned and ready to go when emergencies strike.
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As we continue to wrap up our Red Cross response in Orange County, we're grateful to volunteers like Zane who make our mission possible. He was just one of many responders that brought comfort to those evacuated this past week.
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In response to the Garden Grove hazmat incident more than 1,400 residents sought refuge across 7 Red Cross shelters. Thank you to more than 270 Red Crossers for bringing help and hope to the community when it was needed most!
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Disaster response is a team effort! As we wrap up our response to the Garden Grove hazmat incident, we want to thank our generous partners for teaming up to provide comfort and care to those in need. ❤️
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