Have a safe Fourth of July
06.30.2010
This Fourth of July, friends and loved ones all across the country will gather to celebrate our nation's independence and what is for many, the unofficial start of summer. If your traditions include fireworks, barbecues, or relaxing days at the pool or beach, the American Red Cross can help you prevent emergencies and enjoy a safer holiday.
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Need help now?
The Red Cross is ready to respond to disasters such as flooding and home fires 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Come volunteer with us!
Red Cross volunteers work directly with people, serve on boards of directors, serve as managers and provide behind the scenes support.
Helping others feels good and helps you feel good about yourself. Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, opportunities to utilize your talents or provide training to help you serve your community.
Service to the Armed Forces
American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) helps military members and their families cope with separation and other special needs related to service in the armed forces. Services include around-the-clock, around-the-world communication between military members and their families; neutral, impartial assistance; independent verification of emergency situations; access to financial assistance and referrals for emergency needs; and pre-deployment briefings.

You can save lives.
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
The lifesaving blood you donate helps patients in our local and regional hospitals every day, making it possible for people to have surgeries, cancer treatments and other medical therapies they need to survive.
Click here to learn more about Blood Services.








