Red Cross disaster services focus on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, health and mental health services to address basic human needs.

The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources to enable them to resume their normal daily activities as quickly as possible.

Visit the Preparedness section of our website to learn what to expect and how to respond to a wide range of natural disasters.

Be Red Cross Ready Take this free interactive online course to get prepared for all types of emergencies.

Get A Kit  Learn what should go in your disaster supplies kit.

Make A Plan  Create a plan for your family in case of emergency.

Be Informed  Find out how to get information in an emergency.

Protect Your Pets Take steps to ensure the safety of your animals in the event of an emergency.