American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

09/16/2026

Don't miss your chance to start a kindness adventure. Come to give blood or platelets by Sept. 20 and receive an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip & surprise sticker pack, while they last. Make a difference for patients. Book here: https://rcblood.org/4p8fv9g

09/15/2026

30 days of Preparedness Day 15: Put Flashlights Where You’ll Need Them

Power outages never seem to happen at convenient times. Today, walk through your home and make sure flashlights are stored in easy-to-find locations. Check the batteries and add extras nearby if needed. The next time the lights go out, you’ll know exactly where to look.

09/15/2026

30 Days of Preparedness Day 14 – Don’t Forget Your Vehicle

Emergencies don’t always happen when you’re at home. Take a few minutes today to put together a basic emergency kit for your vehicle. Consider items like a flashlight, blanket, jumper cables, first aid supplies, charger, boots, flares and bottled water.

🎥 Local volunteer Bob Zacker shares ideas for inspiration!

09/13/2026

30 Days of Preparedness Day 13: Build Your Emergency Kits

Think about the things you and your family use every day to stay safe and comfortable. Water, food and medications are a great start, but don’t stop there. Consider items for children, pets and anyone with specific medical needs.

Remember, the goal isn’t to build the perfect kit overnight. Start with what you can and build from there.

Tap the link below for a checklist from FEMA to get you started.

09/13/2026

Local Red Crossers offer tips for first-time blood donors. Share yours below!

09/12/2026

Would you know what to do in an emergency?

This , empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to help when it matters most. The FREE Red Cross First Aid App provides quick access to first aid information, emergency guidance, and preparedness resources right from your phone.

Download the app from Apple or Google and help make your community safer

09/12/2026

30 Days of Preparedness Day 12: Back up important documents

Recovering from a disaster is much easier when important documents are easy to access. Take some time today to securely store copies of key documents such as insurance policies, driver’s licenses, medical records, banking information and housing documents. A password-protected cloud account or secure external drive can help keep them safe.

09/11/2026

30 Days of Preparedness Day 11: Find Your Emergency Radio

What would you do if your phone lost service and the power went out? Battery-powered and hand-crank radios remain one of the most dependable ways to receive emergency information during a disaster. If you already have one, find it and make sure it’s working. If not, consider adding one to your preparedness supplies.

Bonus Task: A NOAA Weather Radio can provide lifesaving information when other communication systems are unavailable. Tap the link in the comments to find your local NOAA station!

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, Adrian Grieve looks back on the American Red Cross response to the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville. Following the events of September 11, local volunteers and staff from the former Eastern Pennsylvania Region answered the call, supporting communities across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the days, weeks and months that followed.

09/11/2026