Established in 1917, The American Red Cross of Nevada now serves 3.1 million people residing in 17 counties across 110,567 square miles. Come join us!
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🍳🔥 Cooking Safety: Keep Fire Off the Menu!
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Stay alert in the kitchen and follow these simple tips to help keep your home safe:
🔥 Never leave cooking food unattended.
🧯 Keep flammable items, like towels and paper, away from the stove.
🚫 Turn pot handles inward to prevent spills and burns.
A few simple precautions can help prevent kitchen fires and keep your loved ones safe! ❤️Find more cooking safety tips at rdcrss.org/2R3nxEy
#CookingSafety #FireSafety #HomeFireCampaign #AmericanRedCross
🤘 We’re kicking off another week of Metallica’s residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, and the #MetallicaFamily is continuing to show up and give back! 🩸
Meet Juan, visiting from Mexico and making a lifesaving impact by donating blood at the Red Cross x Metallica Blood Donation Experience, sponsored by Delta Air Lines. ❤️
Come give at Fashion Show Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip and receive a limited-edition Red Cross x Metallica T-shirt, while supplies last. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter the Metallica Drum Kit Giveaway! 🥁🔗 RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica
#MetallicaFamily #BleedingMe #LifeBurnsFaster #MetallicaGivesBack #AmericanRedCross
🪣 🧹 Thank you to our partners at The Home Depot for donating 80 cleanup kits to the American Red Cross! ❤️
Following the fires in the Reno area, Home Depot worked with the Red Cross on this important project. These kits will help us prepare to support communities impacted by potential flooding and other disasters.
#AmericanRedCross #CommunityPreparedness #DisasterResponse #HomeDepot
Today's home heating safety tip: clear the area around your fireplace! 🔥
With temperatures dropping, it's almost time to get cozy by the fire with your loved ones. If you're roasting chestnuts on an open fire, make sure that potential fuel for a home fire (think curtains, rugs, and decorations) is at least 3 feet away. Keep the holiday season happy and safe, and enjoy the warmth responsibly!
Learn more about home heating and holiday safety SoundtheAlarm.org/Nevada
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❄️🚗 Winter is coming, let's make sure your car is ready!
Before the weather gets colder, put together an emergency kit for your vehicle. Include essentials like blankets, warm clothing, water, snacks, a flashlight, first-aid supplies and an emergency charger.
🧰 A little preparation now can make a big difference if you get stuck or stranded. Build your winter car emergency kit today! ❤️
❤️ Last night, we celebrated the incredible volunteers who make our work possible across Northern Nevada!
Over 40 Red Cross volunteers and staff came together for an evening of good food, raffle prizes, great company and a look back at our recent wildfire response. We’re so grateful for the time, compassion and dedication our volunteers bring to serving their communities. Thank you for all you do! ❤️
#RedCross #VolunteerAppreciation #VolunteersMakeADifference #NorthernNevada
🤘 Metallica fans are showing up and giving back! 🩸❤️
Meet Satu Toivonen, a regular blood donor from Finland, and Karen Doria from Revere, Massachusetts, who is making blood donation a priority again after 25 years. They’re part of the #MetallicaFamily turning their love of music into a lifesaving impact at the Red Cross x Metallica Blood Donation Experience, sponsored by Delta Air Lines.
Ready to join the movement? Come donate and receive a limited-edition Red Cross x Metallica T-shirt, while supplies last, and enter the Metallica Drum Kit Giveaway! 🎸🥁
📍 Fashion Show Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip
🔗 RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica
#MetallicaFamily #BleedingMe #LifeBurnsFaster #MetallicaGivesBack #AmericanRedCross
🍬🎃 We’re collecting candy for a sweet cause! Our Northern Nevada office is hosting a candy drive through Oct. 30 to support two community events on Halloween: the Nevada Day Parade and the Salvation Army’s Trunk or Treat.
Every donation helps make these events a little sweeter! ❤️
#AmericanRedCross #NorthernNevada #CommunitySupport #CandyDrive
🌎🫨 It’s Great ShakeOut Day! Millions of people around the world are practicing earthquake safety and learning how to stay safe when the ground starts shaking.
The American Red Cross encourages you to practice these important steps:
💥 Drop, Cover and Hold On: Drop to your hands and knees, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on until the shaking stops.
💥 Protect your head and torso: If no sturdy shelter is nearby, drop to the floor and cover your head and neck with your arms. If you’re in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow.
📱 Download the Red Cross Emergency app for local alerts, emergency preparedness information and first aid guidance at RedCross.org/App
#GreatShakeOut #EarthquakeSafety #PrepareWithRedCross #EmergencyPreparedness
🩸 This National Face Your Fears Day, consider doing something brave that could save a life: donating blood!
Nervous around needles? You’re not alone. Our trained staff are here to support you every step of the way. Your donation can make a lifesaving difference for patients in need. ❤️
Ready to face your fears and help save lives? Learn more about donating blood at RedCrossBlood.org!
#FaceYourFearsDay #GiveBlood #AmericanRedCross #DonateBlood
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🌎 Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction!
Disasters can happen anywhere, but taking steps to prepare can help protect you, your loved ones and your community. ❤️
🧰 Build an emergency kit.
📱 Download the Red Cross Emergency app.
🏠 Make a plan and practice it with your household.
🐶 Don’t forget to include your pets!
Preparedness starts before disaster strikes. Take a few minutes today to get ready. ➡️ RedCross.org/Prepare
Communities across the Gulf Coast are beginning the long recovery from Hurricane Isaias, with widespread power outages, flooding and storm damage leaving many families facing difficult days ahead.
More than 460 American Red Cross disaster responders are helping communities affected by the storm. Red Cross teams are assessing damage, delivering emergency supplies and preparing to provide meals and drinking water where they are needed most.
Here’s how you can help from Nevada
❤️ Donate to support disaster relief: redcross.org/Donate
🩸 Give blood to help maintain the nation's blood supply: redcross.org/GiveBlood
⛑️ Volunteer to help communities prepare for and recover from disasters: redcross.org/Volunteer
Recovery takes time, and the Red Cross will continue helping families as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Are you prepared for cold weather disasters? Here in Nevada, winter storms are one of our most common disasters. You can prepare for extreme winter weather by getting an emergency car kit together! Be sure to include the following:
🧊 Extra food and water
🧊 A sleeping bag or blankets
🧊 A fully stocked first aid kit
Don't get caught out in the cold. Learn more about winter storm safety: rdcrss.org/3mM3i8x
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When the Hawk Fire forced thousands of Northern Nevada residents to evacuate, Red Cross volunteer Susie Askew was among those who answered the call. She spent about 10 days supporting the response, managing a shelter and helping families to cleaning cots and restocking supplies.
For Susie, volunteering is about providing care, comfort and compassion when people need it most. Her story is a powerful reminder of the difference one volunteer can make during a disaster.
Read Susie’s story and learn more about her experience responding to the Hawk Fire. ❤️👉 rdcrss.org/4ehxR3j
#HawkFire #RedCross #DisasterResponse #Volunteers
🧠❤️ World Mental Health Day is a reminder that emotional well-being is an important part of disaster recovery.
After a disaster, it’s normal to experience stress, anxiety or other strong emotions. The American Red Cross offers Disaster Mental Health services to help people cope with the emotional impact of disasters and begin the recovery process.
You don’t have to go through it alone. Learn more about disaster preparedness and recovery at rdcrss.org/4xRnjyY
🔥🧯 Could your family get out in two minutes?
When a home fire starts, you may have less than two minutes to escape after the alarm sounds. That’s why practicing your escape plan is so important.
⏱️ Two-Minute Escape Goal:
• Know your time: You may have less than two minutes to get out safely.
• Practice twice a year: Hold a family fire drill at least twice a year.
• Time your drill: Practice until everyone can safely exit the home in under two minutes.
Don’t wait for an emergency to practice. Make your two-minute escape plan today. 🏠❤️ Learn more at SoundTheAlarm.org/Nevada
#FirePreventionWeek #HomeFireSafety #PrepareWithRedCross #FireSafety
🍂 Fall into service with the Red Cross! ❤️
As the leaves change, it’s the perfect time to find a new way to give back. Whether you’re helping families after disasters, supporting blood drives or lending a hand in your community, there’s a place for you with the Red Cross.
No matter your experience or availability, your time can make a difference. Find your volunteer opportunity and join us in helping people when they need it most. 🙌
Learn more and sign up: RedCross.org/Volunteer
#FallIntoService #VolunteerWithUs #RedCross
❤️🔥 When a community comes together, the impact is powerful.
Visit Reno Tahoe presented the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada with a $90,000 donation following a fundraising initiative tied to the recent Ashanti & Trey Songz concert at the Reno Events Center.
The contribution represents 100% of net proceeds from new concert tickets purchased beginning August 28 and will support Red Cross wildfire relief and recovery efforts across Northern Nevada.
We’re incredibly grateful to Visit Reno Tahoe, concertgoers and the community for turning a night of music into meaningful support for neighbors impacted by wildfires. ❤️
#RedCross #NorthernNevada #WildfireRelief #CommunityStrong
Question: What does a smoke alarm even do? 🤔
Answer: It does more than just annoy you when it runs out of battery, or cause undue panic when you've burnt your toast: a smoke alarm can save the lives of your loved ones.
In the event of a home fire, you may have as little as two minutes to escape. An early warning from your smoke alarm can make the difference between safety and tragedy.
You're more likely to have a home fire than to catch a foul ball at a baseball game. Don't take chances and check your smoke alarm today!
Find more home fire safety tips: rdcrss.org/2T3N0xU
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❄️ As the weather begins to cool, space heaters can help keep you warm—but be sure to use them safely!
🔥 Keep heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, place them on a stable surface, and never leave them unattended or running while you sleep.
Stay warm, stay safe and stay prepared this season with the Red Cross! More tips are available at RedCross.org/winter ❤️
