Help Can't Wait
After a Disaster
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Help Can't Wait
After a Disaster
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In moments of heartbreak, your gift gives hope by providing shelter, food, relief supplies, financial support, and other assistance.
In moments of heartbreak,
your gift gives hope by
providing shelter, food,
relief supplies, financial
support, and other assistance.
[donate now](/donate/giving-day.html)
Critical Need for Blood Donors
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Critical Need for
Blood Donors
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Save lives and empower your health! In March, the Red Cross
will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen
for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful blood, platelet
and plasma donations.\*
Save lives and empower your health! In March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations.\*
[Make An Appointment](https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html)
[\*Terms apply, learn more.](https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/march.html)
[\*Terms apply, learn more.](https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/flurry.html)
##### **EMERGENCY SHORTAGE TYPE O BLOOD AND PLATELETS**
**Severe winter weather has forced thousands of blood donations to go uncollected. Right now, there is an emergency shortage of platelets as well as type O blood. Donors are needed TODAY! [Make your appointment >>](https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive)**
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The Red Cross Mission At Work
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Read the latest news about how we help people across the country and around the world.
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[Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council: Why I Serve](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/red-cross-scientific-advisory-council-why-i-serve.html)
[Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council: Why I Serve](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/red-cross-scientific-advisory-council-why-i-serve.html)
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[Millions Face Wildfire, Tornado Threats this Week](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/millions-face-wildfire--tornado-threats-this-week.html)
[Red Cross to provide free A1C testing for blood donors in March as part of community health efforts](/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2025/red-cross-to-provide-free-a1c-testing-for-blood-donors-.html)
[Red Cross to provide free A1C testing for blood donors in March as part of community health efforts](/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2025/red-cross-to-provide-free-a1c-testing-for-blood-donors-.html)
[Meet Three Women Who Advanced the Red Cross Mission](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/meet-three-women-who-advanced-the-red-cross-mission.html)
[Meet Three Women Who Advanced the Red Cross Mission](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/meet-three-women-who-advanced-the-red-cross-mission.html)
[Honoring Our Community Heroes during Red Cross Month](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/honoring-our-community-heroes-during-red-cross-month.html)
[Honoring Our Community Heroes during Red Cross Month](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/honoring-our-community-heroes-during-red-cross-month.html)
[Helping All Around the World](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/helping-all-around-the-world.html)
[Helping All Around the World](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/helping-all-around-the-world.html)
[The Power of Her Purpose: DeAndra Smith Inspires Communities to Save Lives Through Blood Donation](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/deandra-smith-inspires-communities-to-save-lives-through-blood-d.html)
[The Power of Her Purpose: DeAndra Smith Inspires Communities to Save Lives Through Blood Donation](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/deandra-smith-inspires-communities-to-save-lives-through-blood-d.html)
[Respite for U.S. Troops Amid Austere Conditions](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/respite-for-US-troops-amid-austere-conditions.html)
[Respite for U.S. Troops Amid Austere Conditions](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/respite-for-US-troops-amid-austere-conditions.html)
[Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council: Why I Serve](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/red-cross-scientific-advisory-council-why-i-serve.html)
[Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council: Why I Serve](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/red-cross-scientific-advisory-council-why-i-serve.html)
[Millions Face Wildfire, Tornado Threats this Week](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/millions-face-wildfire--tornado-threats-this-week.html)
[Millions Face Wildfire, Tornado Threats this Week](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/millions-face-wildfire--tornado-threats-this-week.html)
[Red Cross to provide free A1C testing for blood donors in March as part of community health efforts](/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2025/red-cross-to-provide-free-a1c-testing-for-blood-donors-.html)
[Red Cross to provide free A1C testing for blood donors in March as part of community health efforts](/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2025/red-cross-to-provide-free-a1c-testing-for-blood-donors-.html)
[Meet Three Women Who Advanced the Red Cross Mission](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/meet-three-women-who-advanced-the-red-cross-mission.html)
[Meet Three Women Who Advanced the Red Cross Mission](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/meet-three-women-who-advanced-the-red-cross-mission.html)
[Honoring Our Community Heroes during Red Cross Month](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/honoring-our-community-heroes-during-red-cross-month.html)
[Honoring Our Community Heroes during Red Cross Month](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/honoring-our-community-heroes-during-red-cross-month.html)
[Helping All Around the World](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/helping-all-around-the-world.html)
[Helping All Around the World](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/helping-all-around-the-world.html)
[The Power of Her Purpose: DeAndra Smith Inspires Communities to Save Lives Through Blood Donation](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/deandra-smith-inspires-communities-to-save-lives-through-blood-d.html)
[The Power of Her Purpose: DeAndra Smith Inspires Communities to Save Lives Through Blood Donation](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/deandra-smith-inspires-communities-to-save-lives-through-blood-d.html)
[Respite for U.S. Troops Amid Austere Conditions](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/respite-for-US-troops-amid-austere-conditions.html)
[Respite for U.S. Troops Amid Austere Conditions](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/respite-for-US-troops-amid-austere-conditions.html)
[Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council: Why I Serve](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/red-cross-scientific-advisory-council-why-i-serve.html)
[Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council: Why I Serve](/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/red-cross-scientific-advisory-council-why-i-serve.html)
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Volunteers Needed!
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Volunteers Needed!
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Learn about our highest-priority positions and how you can make a difference!
Learn about our highest-priority positions and how you can make a difference!
[Find your opportunity](/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html)
Special Ways to Share in Our Mission
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Explore these opportunities to bring help and hope.
[](https://www.redcross.org/local/california/northern-california-coastal.html)
[In honor of Red Cross Month, Get involved with your local Red Cross](https://www.redcross.org/local/california/northern-california-coastal.html)
[](https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/first-aid-training/first-aid-classes/until-help-arrives)
[Be the Help Until Help Arrives, Learn Critical Lifesaving Skills](https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/first-aid-training/first-aid-classes/until-help-arrives)
[](https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/joined-by-blood.html)
[EASE THE SUFFERING OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE – WE'RE ALL JOINED BY BLOOD](https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/joined-by-blood.html)
March Is Red Cross Month
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March Is Red Cross Month
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Learn ways to participate throughout the month, turning your compassion into action.
Learn ways to participate throughout the month, turning your compassion into action.
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[WILDFIRE SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/wildfire.html)
[winter storm SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html)
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[home fire SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html)
[FLOOD SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood.html)
[flu SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flu-safety.html)
[WILDFIRE SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/wildfire.html)
[winter storm SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html)
[View more safety tips](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies.html)
Get the Emergency App
This all-inclusive, simple-to-use, all-hazard app, guides you to prepare for climate-affected hazards and lets you customize 40 different severe weather alerts to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
Available in Spanish
Compatible with Apple Watch and Android wearable devices
[](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/emergency-by-american-red/id954783878?mt=8)
[](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.hzd)
**Or text:** "GETEMERGENCY" to 90999
[home fire SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html)
[FLOOD SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood.html)
[flu SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flu-safety.html)
[WILDFIRE SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/wildfire.html)
[winter storm SAFETY TIPS](/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html)
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