American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region

El huracán Milton se ha intensificado a una peligrosa tormenta de categoría 5 y se espera que toque tierra en la costa oeste de Florida mañana por la noche. A medida que continuamos ayudando a las personas a recuperarse del huracán Helene, los equipos de desastres de la Cruz Roja en Florida ahora están preparando a las comunidades para otra tormenta. Cualquier persona que se encuentre en el posible camino de Milton debe prepararse ahora y seguir estos consejos para mantenerse a salvo: - Llena el tanque de gasolina de tu auto. - Obtén dinero extra en caso de cortes de energía. - Prepare su hogar si decide evacuar o refugiarse en el lugar. - Siga los informes meteorológicos locales y los funcionarios del condado para obtener actualizaciones y órdenes de evacuación. Para obtener más consejos de seguridad útiles, descargue nuestra aplicación gratuita de emergencia o visite https://rdcrss.org/4ePepsC

Hurricane Milton has intensified to a dangerous Category 5 storm and is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast tomorrow evening. As we continue to help people recover from Hurricane Helene, Red Cross disaster teams in Florida are now preparing communities for another storm. Anyone in Milton’s possible path should prepare now and follow these tips to stay safe: - Fill up your car's gas tank. - Grab extra cash in case of power outages. - Prepare your home if you decide to evacuate or shelter in place. - Follow local weather reports and county officials for updates and evacuation orders. For more helpful safety tips, download our free Emergency app or visit https://rdcrss.org/4ePepsC

We are extremely grateful for all our volunteers that have raised their hand to deploy and are ready to serve those affected by Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. For the second time in two weeks, the American Red Cross is racing against the clock as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida with the potential to cause catastrophic damage. With massive evacuations underway and homes in shambles from Helene, the Red Cross is there. In Florida, volunteers are now opening evacuation centers across the state to help ensure people in Milton’s path have a safe place to stay. We can't do this alone, please consider volunteer with the Red Cross or making a monetary by going to redcross.org

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida with the potential to cause catastrophic damage we are encouraging anyone in its path to listen to local authorities and evacuate as soon as possible. To find the nearest evacuation center go to redcross.org

The Shangri La Scarecrow Festival in Orange starts today! Come see Red Cross Founder Clara Barton tending to a wounded Soldier. The Scarecrow Festival and Autumn Fair will take place Oct 8–24. The Scarecrow Festival is open to visitors Tuesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fire safety and prevention starts at home! This #FirePreventionWeek, take time to teach your kids what to do in case of a home fire by following these tips. You can also make the learning opportunity more interactive by enabling Pedro’s Fire Challenge on your Amazon Alexa. Pedro the Penguin will help them practice several fire safety skills with the opportunity to earn badges after each challenge. To get started, say: “Alexa, enable Pedro’s Fire Challenge” #EndHomeFires

Some 2,000 Red Crossers from across the U.S. are working tirelessly to provide safe shelter, food, water and support to families struggling with unimaginable wreckage. We’re reaching more people every day. As another storm puts the Gulf Coast in danger- we need YOU! We are in desperate need of volunteers to help serve those in need. Sign up today at RedCross.org/volunteer

People affected by Hurricane Helene need urgent help now, and we can’t do this alone. Your generosity can help transform people's lives. You can help by visiting redcross.org/Texas, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word HELENE to 90999. Financial donations for Hurricane Helene enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.

Our Houston Red Cross team spent their Saturday at the Cy-Fest 2024 and Fire Fest! They shared information about what the Red Cross does in our communities and how people can volunteer to help their neighbors in times of need! We had a wonderful time! ❤️

Our Coastal Bend chapter spent the morning in Robstown making our community safer by installing free smoke alarms! A huge thank you to the volunteers and the firefighters for joining in our mission! ❤️ Learn more about the Sound the Alarm program at redcross.org/Texas