Red Cross aids victims of devastating storms 

As Red Cross recovery operations continue in tornado-devastated neighborhoods throughout the South, hundreds of workers are also helping people in Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi along the swollen Mississippi River.

From North Dakota to the East Coast and all throughout the South, the Red Cross has launched 23 separate relief operations in 18 states since March 31. Wildfires in Texas, flooding along swollen rivers and the rash of angry tornadoes have led to the deployment of more than 6,200 Red Cross workers from all 50 states and territories to help those in need. 

10 Common First Aid Mistakes to Avoid

Picture this: You're walking in the woods behind your house and are bitten by a rattlesnake.  What would you do?

Check out the top 10 first aid mistakes to avoid.  

  

The Red Cross offers a wide selection of CPR/AED, first aid, lifeguarding, swimming and water safety, caregiving, disaster response and emergency preparedness training. Click here to learn more and sign up for a class today.

Preparedness Fast Facts- Be Red Cross Ready

Get the facts you need - before, during, and after a disaster or emergency situation. As the nation's preeminent preparedness and safety training organization, the American Red Cross developed a number of emergency-specific checklists using the latest research, science, best practices and expert opinion. Click on the picture to the right for more information.