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Story: Winds of change leave Texans on pins and needles

Story and photos by Anita Foster Texans are resilient people, but even they are reeling from a series of wildfires that have destroyed more than 150 homes, scorched at least 1 million acres and claimed...

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Disaster Alerts: American Red Cross Client Casework Begins in Mississippi

Disaster Alert MISSISSIPPI -Teams of Red Cross caseworkers are canvassing the tornado-damaged neighborhoods across Mississippi. The caseworkers meet with the affected families to assist with their...

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Fast Facts: 2011 Spring Storms

In the past two weeks the American Red Cross has: Provided over 1,400 overnight stays in over 35 shelters  Distributed over 3,700 bulk items Served over 63,000 meals and snacks Deployed over 50...

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Photos: North Carolina Tornadoes UPDATE

See entire “North Carolina Tornadoes 2011″ set on Flickr >> Filed under: Photos, Spring Tornadoes 2011 Tagged: disaster relief, north carolina, tornadoes

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Photos: Alabama Disaster Relief Special Guests

  See entire “2011 Spring Tornadoes” set on Flickr >> Filed under: Disaster Relief Operation, Photos, Spring Tornadoes 2011 Tagged: alabama, disaster relief

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Photos: Red Cross Responds in Mississippi

See entire 2011 Spring Tornadoes set on Flickr >> Filed under: Photos, Spring Tornadoes 2011, Uncategorized Tagged: American Red Cross, disaster, disaster relief, mississippi, tornadoes

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Story: American Red Cross supports residents returning home after disastrous...

This story is written by Red Cross volunteer in Public Affairs Allen Crabtree. The Waldo Canyon wildfire broke out on June 23 and engulfed thousands of acres of forest, destroying hundreds of homes and...

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Story: It’s not much but it is home

This story is written by Red Crosser Tammie Pech. Pictures by Allen Crabtree. As Carrie and Jim Rottenborn sift through the ash and rubble of their home, the wind brings with it the all too familiar...

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Photos: Montana Wildfires June 2012

                     See entire “Montana Wildfires June 2012″ set on Flickr >> Filed under: Summer Wildfires 2012, Uncategorized Tagged: disaster, disaster relief, emergency services, montana,...

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Story: Red Cross forges partnership with NORAD and NORTHCOM to enhance...

This story is written by Red Cross Volunteer Allen Crabtree. “The American Red Cross actively collaborates with a number of non-governmental, faith based and private sector organizations, and military...

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Story: Red Cross, Local Family Work Together for Disaster Relief

This story is written by Red Cross worker Daphne Hart. Evolving partnership following Montana fires BROADUS, MT – Neighbors take care of each other in Montana, but every so often people need a little...

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Story: John Gardner begins the recovery

This story is written by Red Cross volunteer Bill Fortune. When John Gardner first heard about the Waldo Canyon Fire and the potential for evacuation he and his wife did the right thing. They packed...

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Story: Bringing Disaster Relief to those in need

This story is written by Red Cross volunteer Allen Crabtree. The job of the Red Cross has not changed “…My work was, and chiefly has been to get timely supplies to those needing,” said Clara Barton in...

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Fast Facts: Montana Wildfires

The following information shows our total service delivery as of July 15, 2012 in Montana: Shelters opened: 12 Shelter Overnight Stays: 800 Clean up kits and comfort kits: 1,500 Meals served and...

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Disaster Alert: Wildfire in South Dakota

Disaster Alert South Dakota– A wildfire destroyed or damaged homes, threatened others and prompted the evacuation of scores of residents in Custer County on Thursday. The Black Hills Area chapter...

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PHOTO: 13 year old steps up to volunteer his help in Moore, OK

Red Cross Disaster Worker Butch Cooper of Arkansas and 13-year-old Duane Reese unload supplies at an aid station at the Southgate Pentecostal Church in Moore, OK. Photo credit: Jecoliah Ellis/American...

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