American Red Cross, Author at Washington Daily News

Hyde County

Severe blood shortage depletes blood inventory

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 3:43 pm

Health

Blood donations needed as cancer patients resume care

The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this June to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:09 pm

Hurricane Stories

Red Cross urges preparedness ahead of upcoming hurricane season

National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 9-15 and the American Red Cross urges everyone to plan now for any possible dangerous storms this year.  ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Thursday, May 6, 2021 1:58 pm

News

Red Cross to hold virtual ball

During the pandemic, life’s emergencies don’t stop — and neither does the work of the American Red Cross. The Virtual Red Cross Ball will allow ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Monday, April 26, 2021 5:06 pm

Beaufort County

Virtual fire safety course available through the Red Cross

The American Red Cross responds to aid, on an average 8 families a day, who lose their homes fires every day in North Carolina. This ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 3:11 pm

Health

Be a hero for patients: donate blood during Red Cross Mont

The American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month. ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:08 pm

News

Red Cross shares winter weather safety tips

As people across Eastern North Carolina brace for a possible winter storm with accumulating snow the American Red Cross urges residents to stay safe and warm by following basic safety and ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:18 pm

News

Red Cross offers 10 ways to safely cook this Thanksgiving

  RALEIGH — Thanksgiving is just days away, and millions of people take to the road and kitchen to share the holiday with loved ones. Because ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Monday, November 19, 2018 7:07 pm

Business

PotashCorp donates $5,000 to support Red Cross disaster relief efforts

RALEIGH — PotashCorp, an integrated producer of fertilizer, industrial and animal feed products, is gifting $5,000 to the Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina to ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Monday, December 18, 2017 4:46 pm

News

Red Cross offers Halloween safety tips

RALEIGH — It’s the time of year when little princesses, super heroes, and ghosts roam the streets collecting sweets. This Halloween, the American Red Cross ... Read more

by American Red Cross, Sunday, October 29, 2017 10:24 pm

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