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
ALT A person smiling and flexing an arm while seated in a room. They are wearing a green shirt with the text "We Are All Heroes" and a bandage is visible on their arm. The room has tables and chairs.
ALT An individual wearing a red polo shirt is sitting on a donation chair, giving a thumbs-up while donating blood. A Red Cross badge is visible on the shirt. In the background, there are Red Cross posters and a screen displaying an image of another person speaking.
ALT Two people smiling and standing together in a room with chairs and boxes. One person is wearing a pink shirt and cap with a volunteer name tag, and the other is wearing a blue shirt with a California design, and has a bandage on an arm.
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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
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…
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! 👏
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
ALT An array of American Red Cross cots with neatly folded blankets and pillows are arranged in a room, suggesting a disaster relief setup.
ALT Two individuals stand outdoors near a sign with the American Red Cross logo. One person is wearing a red cap and shirt with the logo, and the other is in a black jacket. They are on a grassy area with trees and a building in the background.
ALT A group of people serving food from trays on a table, with some wearing Red Cross vests. A person in the foreground holds a foam container receiving food.
ALT An individual wearing an American Red Cross vest stands in front of a "Nurses' Station" sign. The area is stocked with medical supplies, including boxes of diapers and other essentials.
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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ALT A person stands smiling next to a trailer labeled "American Kennel Club Pet Disaster Relief" with logos for "OC Animal Care" and "AKC Reunite." The person holds cat litter. The trailer is parked outdoors.
ALT A group of people wearing matching "Team Rubicon" t-shirts pose together in a room with green cots set on a blue tarp floor.
ALT A group of people standing under a Kaiser Permanente tent next to a mobile unit. Two wear uniforms, and one has a badge. The scene takes place outdoors on grass.