Official Twitter for the Kentucky Red Cross. Follow us for emergency preparedness tips and news. Serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1917.

Louisville, KY
Trick or treaters need to see and be seen on Halloween! With the sun setting earlier, take steps to make sure your little ones stay safe tonight. Drivers should use extra caution as youngsters may forget to look both ways before crossing the street.
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What will you do with your extra hour when clocks fall back this weekend? We hope you'll take a just few minutes to test your smoke alarms when you turn back your clocks!
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Last week, board members from across the region gathered in Louisville for a board retreat, where they connected with other Red Crossers and strategized ways to support the Red Cross mission. We are so thankful for their leadership and ongoing support of the Red Cross!
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When disaster strikes, women are often among the first to answer the call to help. Join us in #Louisville on November 10 to find out firsthand at how women are leading Red Cross disaster response efforts. Learn more and RSVP by November 3: rdcrss.org/4iJ83zL
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When disaster strikes, women are often among the first to answer the call. Join us on 11/10 in #Louisville to learn how women are leading Red Cross disaster response efforts in Kentucky and across the country. Learn more: rdcrss.org/4iJ83zL
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Safe travels to Misty as she heads to Gary, IN to help families impacted by August's severe weather on their road to recovery! After disasters, Red Crossers help the people address critical needs like shelter & provide support as they recover. Learn more: redcross.org/volunteer
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Looking for a meaningful way to support your community? Join our live panel to learn about two vital disaster response volunteer roles: Disaster Action Team (on-the-scene care) & Duty Officer (dispatch). Join us on Oct. 27 from 3-4 p.m. ET by registering: rdcrss.org/3TZpGC4
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Get into the spirit of helping save lives now. Hurry in to give blood or platelets Oct. 19-Nov. 22 & we'll thank you with a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email + 500 bonus points for a $10 e-gift card through Donor Rewards. That's up to $20 in gifts! Book: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa (T&C)
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Want to do something that matters? Level up your skills and help out in a crisis. Volunteer with the Red Cross in Kentucky, southern Indiana or southern Illinois and explore where you can make your mark in our community: redcross.org/volunteer
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Thank you to Eenie, one of our Eastern Kentucky Chapter volunteers, who left bright and early yesterday morning for Guam to help in preparation for the severe weather expected this weekend. We wish her safe travels as she helps bring hope and support to people in need!
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Help boo-st the type O blood supply! More type O blood donors are needed now to keep up with hospital demand. You can help ensure that hospitals are ready for patient emergencies and everyday needs. Give: rcblood.org/appt
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We’re grateful for Red Cross volunteers like Joe and Susan, who are heading to Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands today to help prepare for severe weather expected this weekend. We wish them safe travels as they head out to help communities prepare for what’s ahead!
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Join the Kentucky Red Cross as a volunteer and help support communities when they need it most. Your time and compassion can make a lasting impact. Learn how: redcross.org/volunteer
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Kentucky Red Cross retweeted
As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, hundreds of Red Cross disaster volunteers are dedicated to helping people and communities impacted by dangerous weather in the days ahead. Our teams are closely monitoring the storm, pre-positioning emergency relief supplies, coordinating with local partners, and standing ready to provide shelter, meals and comfort if needed. If you live in the storm's potential path, now is the time to review your emergency plan, monitor local weather updates, and make sure you have essential supplies on hand. Take a look at what to know, how to stay safe, and ways to support those who may be impacted by the storm. #Isaias
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Trained Red Cross volunteers are preparing shelters & positioning supplies across the Gulf Coast ahead of Hurrican Isaias. Shout out to Rickey, a KY volunteer, who left yesterday for FL to help communities impacted by threatening storm surge. Learn more: redcross.org.
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Thank you to Big Ass Fans for their ongoing support of blood donations! Ron donated blood at the most recent blood drive they hosted. He says it's the easiest way he knows to make a difference: "It takes almost no time, costs nothing, and gives someone else everything."
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October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week, & our Bluegrass Area Chapter volunteers helped spread the word about fire safety by attending the Lexington Fire Prevention Festival! Red Cross volunteers met with families to share important safety practices. Thanks to everyone who came out!
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This Fire Prevention Week, take three simple steps to help keep your household safe: - Make a fire escape plan and practice it with everyone in your household - Place smoke alarms on each level of your home - If you already have smoke alarms, test them and change the batteries
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October 4-10 is #FirePreventionWeek & we want you to make sure you and your family are keeping your homes safe! Fire Department Chronicles creator Jason Patton & the Red Cross share steps to help prevent cooking fires & what to do if a grease fire starts: rdcrss.org/3VYljHM
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Want to do something that matters? Level up your skills and help out in a crisis. Volunteer with the Red Cross in Kentucky, southern Indiana or southern Illinois and explore where you can make your mark in our community: redcross.org/volunteer
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