From small house fires to multi-state disasters, the Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most.

Find a shelter if you have evacuated because of a disaster, and need to shelter outside of the hazard area. Search online using the American Red Cross Shelter Finder for help with locating open …

Our purpose is to meet the immediate disaster-caused needs of individuals, families, and communities. Explore how we respond to disasters big and small, whenever and wherever they occur across the …

Sep 9, 2025 · The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international ...

Feb 23, 2025 · Discover the range of support the Red Cross offers during disasters, from shelter and food to financial aid, insurance guidance, and mental health resources.

Jan 16, 2025 · Here’s an overview of what disaster victims can expect from the Red Cross, including their processes for emergency relief, recovery resources, and additional forms of assistance.

Get important information on how to manage the financial impact of disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing vital documents that may have been lost.

In these events, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, health and mental health services to help families and entire communities get back on their feet. Although the Red Cross is not a government agency, …

Dec 26, 2025 · Written by Allison Skoglind, Red Cross Volunteer As floodwaters swept through communities in Washington state, American Red Cross volunteers from the Cascades region quickly …

1,100 times a day, we provide services to military members, veterans and their families. 464,000 times a day, a child receives a measles or rubella vaccination from the Red Cross and our partners.