Red Cross Mississippi

Get into the spirit of helping save lives now. Hurry in to give blood 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)

Once the sun goes down, take a walk from the sidewalk to your front door. If you have trouble seeing a step, decoration or extension cord, imagine trying to spot it through a Halloween mask. 🎃

You know that extra hour of sleep we get when the clocks fall back this weekend? You probably don’t want to spend it listening to a smoke alarm chirp. Before Sunday, test every alarm in your home and replace any that are 10 years old or older.

Looking cool may be the kids’ top priority Saturday night. Being easy for drivers to see probably isn’t. Let them handle the costume. You add something bright or reflective that helps them stand out after dark.

What if I break a rib doing CPR? What if they're still breathing? Can I use an AED if they have a pacemaker? Those doubts can make you second-guess yourself when someone needs your help. And that's a pretty good reason to get some answers now. ▶️ rdcrss.org/3WMLW2N

Reaching a service member at sea? Helping with an emergency leave request? Connecting a military family with emergency financial assistance? Yep, the Hero Care Network can help with all of that and more: redcross.org/saf

Just a heads-up, Mississippi: We’re not getting much of a break from the fire danger. It’ll continue into early next week, so take a look at what that means for the next few days.

Most of us know enough first aid to handle the little things. It's the moments we don't see coming, like someone going into cardiac arrest, that can leave us unsure what to do. Keep expert guidance close with the free Red Cross First Aid app: redcross.org/apps

Do you know about our Blood Donor Rewards program? When you come to give blood, platelets or plasma, you'll earn points that can be redeemed for rewards like gift cards or an exclusive Red Cross item! Learn how giving is rewarding & book a donation: RedCrossBlood.org/Rewards (T&C)

As you're wrapping up your day and heading home, keep in mind just how dry things are across our state right now. It wouldn't take much to start a fire, so please be extra mindful of anything that could cause a spark. Your local fire department will thank you.

Walking into a blood drive for the first time can feel unfamiliar. But it feels a lot easier when someone is there to welcome you and help you find your way. Help make a donor’s first visit easier. Become a Blood Donor Ambassador: redcross.org/volunteer

When someone goes into cardiac arrest, every second matters. Knowing how to use an AED can help you act fast when it counts. Here's a quick refresher.

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)

Your phone can tell you when your pizza's arriving. It can also help you prepare for a tornado, flood, hurricane and more. So before Mississippi's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week wraps up, why not make sure your phone can do both? Download our free Emergency app now.

CPR, when performed immediately, can double or triple someone's chance of surviving cardiac arrest. That's a pretty good reason to learn it. This World Restart a Heart Day, find a class near you: 👉🏼 redcross.org/take-a-class

We can't stop severe weather from coming to Mississippi, but we can help our neighbors be prepared when it does. It's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week & we're looking for volunteers who want to help make that happen. Interested? Learn more at redcross.org/volunteer

A home fire. A severe storm. A flood. Disasters don't wait. That's why gamers across the country are streaming and raising funds to support disaster relief through Gamers vs. Disasters. Ready to join them? Here's how to get started: rdcrss.org/RescueRoyale #RescueRoyal

Patients need you this fall. Get a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice when you come to give blood Sept. 21-Oct. 18. You can make a lifesaving difference for those counting on donated blood. Book your appointment: rcblood.org/4frUYJx

Hurricane Isaias has moved inland, but its impacts are still being felt. We are coordinating with local partners to assess needs and provide assistance as conditions allow. Need shelter or have questions about resources available? Visit redcross.org/shelter.

Take a look around your yard before Hurricane Isaias arrives. Is there anything you wouldn’t want flying toward your house or a neighbor’s? Hopefully, none of it goes anywhere. But just in case, take a few minutes to secure anything that could.