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Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat
Just as summer officially begins, experts are forecasting dangerously high temperatures across Pennsylvania over the next week. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: 1. Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every hour, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. 2. Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned places. If your…
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Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, rallies 30,000 supporters to deliver aid when help can’t wait after disasters
The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers from Pennsylvania have responded to big disasters across the U.S. — including the California wildfires and Kentucky floods. That’s on top…
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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend
Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said Jorge Martinez,…
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Red Cross offers steps to help you avoid a cooking fire on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in the United States. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania offers safety steps everyone can follow if they will…
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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 November 3 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said Jorge Martinez, CEO…
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Media advisory: Red Cross volunteers set to depart Pittsburgh for North Carolina in emergency response vehicle
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania will deploy two disaster volunteers in an emergency response vehicle from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. So far, more than 30 volunteers from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania have been deployed to help people affected by Helene in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee…
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Red Cross to host Power of Red: A Celebration of Heroes
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross will host the 2024 Power of Red: A Celebration of Heroes on June 19, 2024, at the Heinz History Center. Power of Red is an annual gathering which honors community members who exemplify the values of the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross. Through the generosity of donors, Power of Red…
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Red Cross to install free smoke alarms during Sound the Alarm events in western Pennsylvania
This spring, volunteers and members of the American Red Cross will team up with community partners to install free smoke alarms for local families vulnerable to home fires during Sound the Alarm events in western Pennsylvania. This effort is part of the national Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, which has helped save at least 2,063 lives since launching in October 2014. “A working smoke alarm can be the…
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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend
Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to get out,” said Jorge Martinez, CEO, American Red Cross…
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Red Cross: Communities urged to give blood as winter threat continues
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. People of all blood types – especially type O blood donors, the most needed blood group…
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