Emergency Preparedness

Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! This may just look like a bunch of buckets to you, but these are important disaster relief supplies for the ...

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions.This blog entry is for all the meat eaters out there – especially the bacon lovers. There appears to be a lot of b...

This week, we have seen our fair share of severe weather with tornadoes and thunderstorms (and not to mention an earthquake) in Ontario. And now, with Hurricane Irene on target to impact the Maritimes and possibly even Quebec, it’s a reminder to all ...

We’ve all heard about the importance of having a flashlight, a crank radio, cash and non-perishable food in our emergency preparedness kit, but have you considered how you would care for your pet dog, cat or hamster? And what about exotic pets? If yo...

As they do nearly every spring, Canadian Red Cross staff and volunteers in Fredericton, New Brunswick are closely monitoring the St. John River that runs through the city and near many other communities for potential flooding. River Watch 2011 is off...

*This week is Emergency Preparedness Week. All week long we will be sharing stories and tips about how you and your family can prepare for any potential disasters where you live * [slideshow] It's the cooking challenge sweeping the nation! O...

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutionsThis time of year is a chocolate lover's dream with store shelves overflowing with chocolate of all types, shapes and ...

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutionsThis edition of Food Friday is for all the vegetarians out there! This item was recently brought to my attention - ...