Sound the Alarm events postponed
The Red Cross is postponing its national Sound The Alarm events due to the urgent needs of those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. ...
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MS Red Cross volunteers take “hardship” assignments to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
by Jared Bounds
Red Cross volunteers Mike Egerton of Tupelo and Ted Brechbill of Byhalia have been deployed to what the organization calls a “hardship” assignment in response...
Mississippi Red Cross worker celebrates birthday in flood waters
by Alex Paton
It’s Carole Summerall’s birthday today, but the Colombus native is not spending it blowing out candles on a cake or celebrating with her family.She is...
Mississippi Red Cross offers disaster response training
by Jared Bounds
People interested in becoming Red Cross disaster response volunteers can attend “Just In Time” training at Red Cross offices in Hattiesburg and Gulfport, Tuesday, Aug....
Red Cross asks Mississippians to help with hurricane relief effort
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Branch of the American Red Cross is helping with the relief effort in Texas and Louisiana as people are dealing with the...
Mississippi Red Cross sends ERV drivers to help with Hurricane Harvey
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Region of the American Red Cross announced that they will be lending two emergency response vehicles (ERV) to help with the effort as...
MS Red Cross gears up as Hurricane Harvey threatens Texas, Louisiana
by Jared Bounds
Flowood, Miss. – The Mississippi Region American Red Cross is assisting neighboring Red Cross regions in the path of Hurricane Harvey. The Red Cross is...
Busting common tornado myths: how to stay safe!
by Jared Bounds
With heavy weather expected Wednesday night and Thursday morning, we wanted to dispel some common misunderstandings about tornadoes. We’re hoping this info will help keep...
Former Red Cross Volunteer Charged with Fraud, Says Attorney General
by Sarah Ulmer
Biloxi, Miss– Attorney General Jim Hood says a Harrison County woman is behind bars for stealing about $20,000 from the American Red Cross. ...