We share everyone's concern about the border situation and stand ready to help. We have offered assistance to federal gov't authorities, but without permission, we can't access facilities. Here’s a list of trusted organizations providing assistance:
We are on the ground helping prepare for
#HurricaneFlorence
. More than 1,600 people spent last night in 36 Red Cross and community shelters in South Carolina and North Carolina. To find a shelter location in your area, visit➡️
More than 1,500 Red Cross disaster workers are helping
#HurricaneFlorence
relief efforts. Some 80 emergency response vehicles and more than 120 trailers of equipment and relief supplies have been deployed.
🚨
#HurricaneIan
may be one of the largest natural disasters ever to hit Florida. We have 1,000+ disaster workers on the ground providing shelter, meals & more.
Please help those affected. A donation of any size makes a difference:
#HurricaneIan
has devastated communities across Florida. Entire neighborhoods are destroyed. Thousands are in shelters.
Our priority is providing comfort, shelter, food & other support to people affected.
Want to help? Make a donation:
Even $10 helps.
Serving the military is part of what we do. For these
#MilitarySpouses
, joining the Red Cross as a volunteer helped them get involved in their ever-changing communities:
Make a blood donation this
#LaborDayWeekend
and you'll receive this free tote bag while supplies last to carry everything you need for your weekend plans. ⛱
When it comes to hurricanes, preparation is key. Here's what you can do now to make sure your pets are well taken care of in the case of an evacuation:
#HurricaneDorian2019
The free Red Cross Emergency App puts real-time weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and
#hurricane
tips in the palm of your hand. Download today:
#Dorian
Over the past week, blood centers throughout the country have experienced a significant drop in donations due to
#COVID19
. Let's talk about why this is so significant, what it could mean for our nation's blood supply, and why healthy people should donate now.
#THREAD
Since WWI, we have supported deployed soldiers through the delivery of comfort kits. To this day, our rich tradition of sharing packages and messages of hope during the holidays continues with help from
@FLOTUS
Melania Trump and
@SecondLady
Karen Pence:
.
@dog_rates
, meet Aslan and Digory! These are two big dogs with a lot to offer. Not only are they 💯on cuteness, but they also work in military hospitals as therapy dogs. We give them 14/10.
#MentalHealthBreak
@JoeNBC
This is not true, and we are sorry if our statement led you to this conclusion. We’ve had discussions with federal officials to see if there is a way we can help, but no one is “banning” us from anything, and if there is a role for the Red Cross to play, we will.
What would you do
#FortheThrone
? Show your
@GameofThrones
pride and sign up to donate blood with us. Come to give by 3/17 and you’ll automatically be entered to win a trip to the season 8 world premiere. Make your appt now:
@SnarkyPost
Hey, Mike. We agree that blood donation eligibility shouldn’t be determined by sexual orientation, and we're working to achieve this goal. As an interim step, we’re asking the FDA to consider reducing its deferral time. Learn more about our stance:
To celebrate the final
@GameOfThrones
season, we're continuing our unique alliance w/
@HBO
, uniting fans & donors to literally bleed
#ForTheThrone
. Come to give in April & you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a full-size Iron Throne!
We now face a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this
#coronavirus
outbreak. Make an appointment to help patients counting on lifesaving blood:
Please note we’ve had discussions with federal officials to see if there is a way we can help, but no one is “banning” us from anything, and if there is a role for the Red Cross to play, we will.
More than 400 of our volunteers are already on the ground in Louisiana and Texas to help those affected by
#HurricaneLaura
. Follow these local Red Cross accounts to see how they're responding:
-
@arcLouisiana
-
@RedCrossTXGC
@JenniferSey
Hi Jennifer,
This is untrue. We're testing all blood product donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from donations that meet FDA criteria for convalescent plasma may be used to treat immunocompromised patients with COVID-19. (1/3)
Chances are, you know someone who has benefited from a blood transfusion, like a patient with cancer, birth delivery complications, severe infections, or going through surgery. Blood is an essential part of health care. The need is constant. (2)
@halomancer1
This image isn’t real. We agree blood donor eligibility shouldn’t be determined by sexual orientation and are working w/ the FDA, LGBTQ+ centers & partners on a study that could potentially lead to changes to donor eligibility for gay/bi men. Learn more:
This June, we're celebrating the contributions our LGBTQ+ volunteers, staff & supporters make to further our mission. We also recognize the hurt caused by the current blood donor eligibility policy for gay/bi men. This is how we're working towards change. 🧵 (1/6)
"We’re doing everything we can, including working with partners like the National Guard, to move volunteers and supplies to critical areas." Here's how you can help:
#Florence
Through March 18, nearly 4,500 blood drives have been canceled due to
#coronavirus
concerns, resulting in over 150,000 fewer blood donations. Yesterday, the
@Surgeon_General
stressed the importance of giving blood. Make an appointment here:
What is convalescent plasma and why is it so critical for
#COVID19
patients still fighting the virus? Dr. Erin Goodhue, our Executive Medical Director of Patient Services, explains. Learn more:
As part of a neutral and impartial global humanitarian network,
@ICRC
is mandated to speak w/ all sides of a conflict to advocate for international humanitarian law, or the law of armed conflict, to protect civilian life and to ensure aid is able to reach those in need. 🧵 (1/5)
@SprocketsInside
@CHABloodDrive
@gtconway3dg
@ZScottFanClub
@KFILE
We understand why people may be hesitant to come out for a blood drive but want to reassure the public that we have implemented additional precautions to help ensure the safety of donors & staff in response to coronavirus concerns. Learn more:
As Tropical Storm
#Florence
continues to batter the Carolinas, letting your loved ones know you are safe can bring them great peace of mind. Here are two easy ways to help you reconnect:
The Red Cross is working with partners to prepare meals for communities affected by
#Michael
, and we’re reaching more neighborhoods each day. Here’s how you can help:
Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those who need it, but because of
#COVID19
, fewer people are donating. And as
#coronavirus
spreads, fewer people may be eligible to donate blood going forward. (3)
If you are in
#Florida
,
#Alabama
, or
#Georgia
and impacted by
#Michael
, letting your loved ones know you are safe can bring them great peace of mind. Register here➡️
At least 24
#tornadoes
ripped across 5 states last night. We're working to make sure everyone has a safe place to stay, food, relief supplies and emotional support. Read more about our ongoing response:
We're facing a national blood crisis.
Doctors are having to make tough choices about who receives transfusions and who has to wait. You can help by making an appointment to give at or these 3 other ways.
Help ensure blood is on the shelves for emergencies.
Come to give blood or platelets now until December 16 for a chance at a private hometown screening of
@thematrixmovie
. Learn more:
#TheMatrix
#HurricaneLaura
is expected to intensify into a Category 4 storm and make landfall late tonight along the
#GulfCoast
. Now is the time to prepare or evacuate.
“We need people to prevent the blood supply from getting depleted. We need it not to get to the point that surgeries are having to get canceled.” - Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D of
@US_FDA
#coronavirus
#COVID19
(5)
Overnight, more than 2,100 people sought refuge from the wildfires in 18 Red Cross and community evacuation centers across
#California
. People are welcome to come to shelters for help even if they don’t stay overnight. Here’s how you can help➡️
At each blood drive, our employees follow safety protocols like:
✔️ Wearing gloves
✔️ Wiping down donor-touched areas after every collection
✔️ Using sterile collection sets for every donation
✔️ Preparing the arm for donation w/ aseptic scrub
#coronavirus
#COVID19
(7)
Over 2,000 trained Red Cross disaster workers have deployed to ensure those affected by
#HurricaneFlorence
have a safe place to go. Watch as shelter residents in
#NorthCarolina
share how they're hunkering down with us.
Hurricane
#Ida
is expected to make landfall this evening as a category 4 storm. If you're in its path, don't hesitate to evacuate to a safe place. Find open shelters here:
Our hearts go out to those touched by today’s tragic shooting in Florida. The Red Cross is on the ground working closely w/ officials to provide comfort and support to the community.