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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks back this weekend
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. “When you change your clocks this weekend, take two more steps to protect your family: test your smoke alarms and practice your home fire escape…
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Red Cross offers tips to help kids and pets stay safe this Halloween
Halloween is creeping up on us, and kids will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick-or-treating fun. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania offers tips to help keep kids and pets safe while enjoying the festivities. COSTUME SAFETY Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen. Use face makeup instead of masks, which can make seeing difficult. Give trick-or-treaters a flashlight to light…
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Red Cross, Allegheny County firefighters to demonstrate importance of smoke alarms, fire safety with live bedroom burn
In honor of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5 – 11) and ahead of the busiest season for home fires, the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Emergency Services will partner to remind everyone of the dangers of home fires with a live burn at the Allegheny County Fire Academy on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. The event will…
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Give hope, stay prepared: Donate blood or platelets with Red Cross
In September, the American Red Cross reminds people that giving blood now helps support patients the moment they need medical care. Donors of all types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to give. National Preparedness Month is underway – a time to remember lifesaving blood products are an essential part…
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Preparedness starts at home: Red Cross urges everyone to get ready for emergencies now
September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania urges everyone to protect their loved ones by getting their households ready now. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Pennsylvania. In the past year, destructive flash flooding and severe storms have forced families from their homes and damaged communities across the commonwealth. “National Preparedness Month…
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A little good goes a long way: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross and PEANUTS®
The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help maintain a healthy blood supply. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are urged to make an appointment to keep lifesaving blood products ready the moment patients need them. People coming together to care for one another is…
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Maintain a healthy blood supply and celebrate wellness by giving blood or platelets in August
During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation. Donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or B negative blood – are asked to make an appointment now to prevent a further drop in donor turnout. In…
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Red Cross: Top tips to stay safe this Fourth of July
As you get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family, the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania offers these tips to help keep everyone safe during the holiday festivities. “Here in Pennsylvania, many of us are looking forward to a fun filled Fourth of July weekend,” said Jorge Martinez, CEO of the American Red Cross of…
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Swim season is here! Red Cross shares critical water safety tips for children and families
Summer is here and the American Red Cross urges families to prioritize water safety education and swim lessons, fostering confidence and lifelong skills that help everyone stay safer in and around the water. Participation in formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning. “Before families head out to pools, parks, beaches or creeks, it’s important for all…
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Make the world brighter for patients by giving blood or platelets with the Red Cross and goodr
As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood or platelet donation appointment to help power the blood supply through mid-summer. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed. Making and keeping donation appointments now is critical to ensuring blood products…
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