Hurricane Laura has caused catastrophic damage on the Louisiana coast, the strongest storm to hit the area in more than 150 years. Here's how you can assist disaster relief efforts.
Heavy storms have resulted in record flooding in Louisiana, and more than 11,000 people are in shelters as flood waters continue to rise. Our community is coming together to offer assistance to those in need, and Chick-fil-A in Northport is leading the charge by collecting items for the American Red Cross' disaster relief efforts.
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am Sunday, and the American Red Cross reminds everyone, TURN your clocks back one hour, and TEST your smoke alarms.
The American Red Cross is facing a looming shortage of the blood types most needed by patients and is calling on eligible donors with O negative, B negative and A negative blood to give now to prevent an emergency situation.
It's an end of summer blood drive for the American Red Cross, with various donation events lined up through August. It's an effort to prevent a shortage.
Your chance to be a hero is on the horizon! The American Red Cross is hosting a community blood drive at University Mall in Tuscaloosa from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2015.
Disasters can strike at any time, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood during National Preparedness Month.