September is National Preparedness Month

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Red Cross Volunteers Deploy for Hurricane Ike

An Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) being driven by Bette and Gary Mattson is en route to Orlando, Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Ike.  Read more...

 


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Red Cross Shelters Thousands as Gustav Pounds Gulf Coast

Food, a safe refuge and emotional support are provided by the Red Cross to evacuees as Hurricane Gustav arrives in Louisiana.

 

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Target & FedEx Team Up to Help Red Cross

Relief and snack kits to be made on Wed., Sept. 3 at Minneapolis Convention Center. Read more...


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Humana Foundation, Bikes Belong Foundation Support Hurricane Relief with Donation for Each Ride on Freewheelin Bicycles During RNC.

Groups will donate $10 for every mile ridden on a Freewheelin bicycle September 1-4, 2008.  Read more...


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Twin Cities Red Cross Ready for RNC

Staff and volunteers are on standy-by and ready for the RNC. Read more...


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Red Cross Responds to Brooklyn Park Apartment Fire

Residents unable to return to their homes Thursday night.  Twin Cities Red Cross sets up a shelter.  Read more...


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Take a Class. Get a Job.
Save a Life.

Spots still open in September Nurse Assistant Training classes. Tuition reimbursement available - learn more & register today!


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Red Cross Gears Up for Gustav

With hundreds still in shelters after Tropical Storm Fay, Red Cross prepares for Gustav. For the latest info and how you can help, click here.


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Join us at the Great Minnesota Get (Ready!) Together

August 21, 2008 - Themed "Connections," and located the Health Fair 11 Building, the Red Cross booth features free blood pressure screening by local celebrities and ways to connect to our community. Read more...


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Get Ready & Get Organized!

On Monday, Sept. 8th, we're partnering with The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), to present a National Preparedness Month special event,“I’M NOT READY FOR AN EMERGENCY! Get a Kit, Get a Plan, Get Ready!” More info & registration is available online.


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Photos from Red Cross Shelter in Brooklyn Park



Video & Photos from "Connections," our booth at the Minnesota State Fair





One year after the 35W Bridge Collapse, Red Cross volunteers and staff share their reflections about responding to this tragic event and the impact it's had on their lives. Many still remember vivid details from last August and recall touching moments and heroic scenes they will never forget.

 

Scenes from the 35W Bridge Collapse & Memorial Wall

 


 

Last April, the Twin Cities Red Cross saluted those who responded to the 35W Bridge Collapse. Watch as they are honored and recall their memories from last August.
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