American Red Cross

Currently there is a summer blood shortage. The American Red Cross locally needs your help.

In preparation for the anticipated relief efforts from Florence, The Eastern New York Region of the American Red Cross deployed 21 local volunteers to assist.

The American Red Cross issues an urgent call for blood donors.

An early morning house fire in Utica has led to the displacement of two families.

The American Red Cross has launched a massive response to Hurricane Harvey, to get help where it's needed. 24 volunteers from Eastern New York have already left for Texas and more are needed.

As the rain continues to fall and the flood waters continue to rise from Hurricane Harvey in Houston Texas, thousands are being forced from their homes. The American Red Cross is helping and you can too.

A family of five is now without a home after a horrible fire on Dudley Avenue destroyed everything they owned. Now they're hoping the community can help.

This time of year, there is a great need of blood by the American Red Cross, and you can help. Check out the details of the blood drive taking place this Wednesday at Little Falls Hospital.

The Herkimer County Emergency Operations Center issued the following release shortly before 11am on Tuesday July 2, 2013, regarding Point of Distribution locations for food, water and shelter:

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many of us who were spared from the worst in central New York may wonder what we can do to help those who were devastated by the effects of the storm. The Central New York Chapter of the American Red Cross is now mobilizing to send help.

Atlantic City, NJ (WIBX) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is ordering evacuations of all barrier islands in the state and coastal areas from Sandy Hook to Cape May, New Jersey, including Atlantic City.

During the "Frog Days Of Summer", you can roll up your sleeve for the American Red Cross. Sitrin is hosting a blood drive this Wednesday, and the need for blood is always greater in the summer.