As families prepare for Thanksgiving gatherings, fire officials are reminding the public that the holiday-and the day before-are the two highest-risk days of

The Red Cross has received the remains of a hostage and is making its way to Israeli forces inside Gaza for a handover, the Israel Defence Forces said.

The International Committee of the Red Cross will reduce its 2026 budget by nearly a fifth to 1.8 billion Swiss francs ($2.2 billion) and cut 2,900 jobs, it said in a statement on Friday, as its top donor the United States and others pare back support.

According to the Red Cross, 1 in 5 people they assist following fires throughout the year take place during the holidays. Avoid wearing loose clothing while cooking. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher and that you know where it is before you start making your holiday meal.

The American Red Cross provides guidance on preventing water pipes from freezing during winter by keeping homes warm and insulating pipes.

In 2024, Meduza published a joint investigation as part of the Kremlin Leaks project that revealed the activities of the Russian Red Cross (RRC) in Ukraine’s occupied territories. Among other findings,

The American Red Cross of Hawai‘i urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating — from keeping a close eye on what’s cooking to checking holiday lights and decorations for hazards. Families can help prevent tragedies and enjoy a safer, happier holiday season by taking precautions now.

When the 1889 flood decimated Johnstown, the American Red Cross launched its first major disaster response here. Today, the Red Cross operates a local facility from which life-saving blood products