One donation, twice the lifesaving power. If you have type O-, O+, A- or B- blood, make it a Power Red donation! Make your donation go further: rcblood.org/PowerRed

Platelets are a part of your blood, often needed by cancer patients. Platelets must be used within 5 days of donation. The Red Cross has a constant, often critical, need for new & current donors to give to meet hospital demand for platelets. Learn more: rcblood.org/platelet

Volunteers Needed! You can make a difference with the Red Cross! Right now, we are looking for support with blood collections! Join our lifesaving team to help support blood collections in your community. 🔗 Learn more: rdcrss.org/3tX79W4

Wanted: Healthy blood donors! Can you give after getting a flu shot? Yes, as long as you're feeling well. Learn more about eligibility topics: rcblood.org/eligibility

A reminder to include your pets when practicing your escape plan in the event of a disaster! Include your pets in your family plan to help protect them when a disaster, like a home fire, happens. 🐶 🐱

No scare tactics here, just a real need for donors. And here's a treat for your help: Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18 and get a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice. Help support patients this fall: rcblood.org/4frUYJx

No tricks. Just treats for donors and hope for patients. 🧡 Hurry in to give blood or platelets by Oct. 18 and receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice as thanks. Schedule your visit: rcblood.org/4frUYJx

3 simple steps to ensure your family is prepared for disasters: 1️⃣ Build a kit 2️⃣ Make a plan 3️⃣ Stay informed The Red Cross is your partner in getting prepared for emergencies. Download the free Red Cross Emergency app to get lifesaving information in the palm of your hand.⛑️

More type O blood donors are needed now to keep up with hospital demand. You can help ensure that hospitals are ready for patient emergencies and everyday needs. Give: rcblood.org/appt

Hay, you! Let us point you to a blood drive. Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18 and we'll say thanks with a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice. Change lives this fall! Book now at rcblood.org/4frUYJx

🔥 🍳 Fire Prevention Week! If you fry food and see smoke, turn the burner off! Many fires are started while trying to fry food. Be on the safe side and keep an eye on the stove!

🏠 🚒 It's always important to prepare your children in the event you have a home fire. 1) Teach them what a smoke alarm sounds like. 2) Practice a family escape plan. 3) Tell them to never go back into a burning home.

Pumpkin spice is back. Football is back. Sweater weather is back. And the need for blood and platelets? It never left. Make your appointment to give now: rcblood.org/appt

DYK? Military caregivers spend over 40 hours per week caring for loved ones. 🔗 Learn more about how the Red Cross works with military and veteran families every day: rdcrss.org/3iBrERV

Fire Prevention Week! Remember, if you happen to have a fire in your oven, keep the door CLOSED so the fire doesn't spread. Call 911 immediately! 🔥 🚒

Lots of Red Crossers in action today at the Virginia Unified Readiness Summit. You never want the first time you work with a partner to be after a large disaster. Preparedness matters 💯

Share a kernel of kindness this fall. Come to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross by Oct. 18 and receive a $15 e-gift card to your choice of merchant. Patients are counting on people like you every day. Schedule your donation: rcblood.org/4frUYJx

A special thank you to Langley Federal Credit Union for the generous Langley for Families contribution in support of the American Red Cross Hampton Blood Center: Lifesaving Local Blood!

🔥 🚒 Fire Prevention Week! Remember, if you happen to have a fire start on your stove, use a cookie sheet to smother it. 🔗 Learn more about home fire safety: rdcrss.org/2XkHd6C

Fire Prevention Week Safety Tip: Install fire extinguishers in accessible areas and out of reach of children.