Red Cross

Flash flooding possible — Red Cross offers ways to stay safe

Many regions of the country are under a threat for heavy rain and possible flash flooding. The American Red Cross is monitoring the situation and offers steps people should take to help stay safe.   WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters.
Red Cross recognizes veterans, like area Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr.

Red Cross recognizes veterans, like area Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr.

Red Cross recognizes veterans

This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the country, like Southeast and Deep East Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr. Before deploying with the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, Chester Jourdan Jr.
Red Cross during Hurricane Harvey

Red Cross during Hurricane Harvey

Red Cross seeks volunteers

As forecasters predict another active Gulf Coast hurricane season, the American Red Cross Gulf Coast Region is seeking new volunteers to respond to a growing number of climate-driven disasters.
Space heaters linked to home fires

Space heaters linked to home fires

Cold temps bring house fire threat

As a potential winter storm is expected to impact Texas in the coming days, the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast region is urging families to safely heat their home to avoid home fires as the temperatures drop in our areas.