Since the beginning of the year, we’ve witnessed mass disasters at home and abroad, but also the incredible strength of communities, donors and volunteers in responding.
As we near the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the six-month anniversary of the Japan earthquake and tsunami, our hearts continue to be with the victims and their surviving families.
We must take wisdom from past lessons learned. That’s why you can rely on us, every single day - responding to, preventing and preparing you for life's emergencies of all kinds.

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spotlight news
Be Ready with a Plan
Tornadoes, floods, and wildfires crushed American communities this year. Each disaster reminds us of the importance of Red Cross readiness. When disaster strikes we'll be there to offer assistance, but your personal preparedness will be critically important to you and your loved ones. Make a plan now.
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get prepared
Now you have emergency care steps in the palm of your hand
We all need to be prepared to be first-responders wherever we are at home, at work, and on the go. The American Red Cross S.O.S. app for Android™ helps you do just that. This free app provides you with emergency care instructions wherever you are, the moment you need them.
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real life heroes
Running Pole to Pole for Disaster Relief
Ultra-marathoner Pat Farmer is tackling the longest run ever attempted in history: 13,000 miles from the geographic North Pole to the South Pole, through 14 countries and three continents. His U.S. funds raised will support Red Cross Disaster Relief.
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