Show mom how you care: Prepare!

Being able to contact our loved ones is something we may take for granted—and it’s only in an emergency that we realize how tenuous those connections... Comments

Returning home after a flood

Dealing with the aftermath of a flooding disaster... Comments

Fire safety: You can’t afford to wait until it is too late

The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. Sixty-five percent of home fire deaths occur in homes... Comments

A common upstate NY disaster: floods

Understanding the dangers and being prepared can make a huge difference when floods arrive... Comments

Coping in the aftermath of a disaster

Attending to your emotional health in the wake of a natural catastrophe... Comments

Covering the basics: food and water in an emergency

If an earthquake, hurricane, winter storm, or other natural disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, and electricity... Comments

Preparing for disaster for people with disabilities and other special needs

Make sure everyone is involved in disaster planning... Comments

Staying alert with mobile devices

Monroe County residents urged to register cell phones/email with 911... Comments

Helping seniors cope with winter weather

While winter weather may pose an inconvenience to the average person, it can be extremely dangerous for the elderly residing among us... Comments

Make heating your home safely a priority this winter

Protecting your family from carbon monoxide... Comments

Caring for your furry friends during a disaster

Helping your pets cope during an emergency.. Comments

Staying safe when the snow turns to ice

Ice storms present problems different from snow and slush... Comments

Dangerously cold temperatures can cause trouble

Learn the warning signs of frostbite and hypothermia... Comments

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization—not a government agency—and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at blog.redcross.org.