Health & Science
Texas needs your blood. Donation stockpiles are at record lows
Posted on · A perfect storm of COVID, blood drive cancellations and the calendar has created a national blood shortage. Here’s how it’s affecting Texas.
Tag: american red cross
Town Square
Houston, Coastal Counties Experience Nicholas’ Impact But Avoid Worst Predictions
Posted on · Today, we have the latest on the aftermath of Nicholas. How were Houston and nearby coastal counties impacted? Plus, listeners share their experiences of the storm.
Hurricane Ida
Here’s How The Houston Area Is Helping Louisianans In The Wake Of Hurricane Ida
Posted on · Houston-area hospitals and nonprofits are stepping up to assist those impacted by the category four storm. It's just the latest in a string of storms that have forced Houston and Louisiana to rely on one another.
Hurricane Harvey
Texas Inmates Made Sizable Donation To Harvey Victims
Posted on · Prison officials said this is not the first time inmates have helped following a natural disaster
Houston Matters
Last Evacuees Leave The Convention Center
Posted on · The Red Cross tells us where evacuees are headed now that the shelter at the convention center is closing.
Weather
Red Cross Moving To Recovery Phase In Parts Of Greater Houston Impacted By Flooding
Posted on · Emergency response is ongoing in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties.
Weather
Affected By Floods: Finding Help, Giving Help
Posted on · Resources for those impacted by severe rain and flooding, and those who want to help.
News
Red Cross Hopes To Save Lives With Free Smoke Detectors
Posted on · The Houston chapter of the American Red Cross recently staged a drive to install smoke detectors in homes across southwest Houston.
News
Getting Red Cross Volunteers ‘Ready When The Times Comes’
Posted on · The start of the 2012 hurricane season is days away and the Red Cross has been busy training hundreds of volunteers. These volunteers are critical for Red Cross to be "ready when the times comes."