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Rain in the forecast today with a risk of thunderstorms at times bringing heavy rain and high wind gusts. Connect with our office through free ReadyPhiladelphia weather hazard alerts direct to your phone by texting READYPHILA to 888777 ⛈️⚠️📲
What a great day at the Philadelphia Veterans Parade on Sunday! We were proud to join the community in honoring the service, sacrifices and continued impact of veterans and military families throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond.
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A piano, a chance meeting in Vietnam and a love story that has lasted 56 years. Red Cross Donut Dolly Kit Sparrow and Air Force pilot John Cotton found each other during wartime and built a life together. Read their remarkable story: rdcrss.org/489bNoj
Veterans, service members & military families: The Red Cross Military 2 Veteran Network is here to help you connect with peers, find community and access resources as you navigate military and civilian life. Learn more: rdcrss.org/4teeaQx #VeteransDay

ALT Join the Military 2 Veteran Network poster. It invites individuals to connect with a supportive community, participate in secure virtual peer support groups, and highlights that it is open to active-duty service members and veterans of all eras, branches, ranks, and locations. Includes the American Red Cross logo.
On #VeteransDay, we recognize the many Red Cross volunteers, staff and supporters who answered the call to serve our nation and now answer the call to help their communities. Thank you for your dedication, leadership and selfless service. We are honored to serve alongside you.
Receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email and score 500 bonus points redeemable for a $10 e-gift card through Donor Rewards when you come to give blood or platelets by Nov. 22. That's up to $20 in gifts! Help keep the blood supply strong — book now: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa (T&C)
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This afternoon, our Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency assistance to a family of 11 in response to a home fire on the 800 block of Bridge St. in the Summerdale neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires
Our volunteers were hard at work in @CityOfChesterPA on Saturday, installing 162 free smoke alarms and helping 103 residents better protect themselves from home fires. We also met new friends like Barbara, Juvette and Malcolm. Many thanks to the @ChesterCityFire.

ALT Three people are standing indoors, smiling. Two individuals are wearing matching red shirts with "American Red Cross" written on them and one is holding a boxed item. A Christmas decoration is visible in the background, along with a small display shelf and a photograph on the wall. They stand on a brown carpet near wood-paneled walls.
Today, our Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency assistance to a family of 3 in follow up to a 11/6 home fire on the 5700 block of N. Woodstock St. in East Germantown. #EndHomeFires
About 8.7 million people in the U.S. have undiagnosed diabetes. It's National Diabetes Month & we're expanding our health offerings to add free A1C testing (prediabetes & diabetes screen) on successful November donations. (1 result in 2026) Book now: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa
Today, our Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency assistance to 1 person in follow up to a home fire that occurred Friday on the 1600 block of Annin St. in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires
Wave "hello!" 👋 if you see our Preparedness volunteers out and about in @CityOfChesterPA on Saturday. We'll be working with the fire department to make homes safer by installing free smoke alarms and delivering fire safety education to residents. soundthealarm.org/philly
Savannah was diagnosed with cancer at age 6. Blood transfusions give her the energy to keep being a kid through treatment. Inspired by her journey, her mom became a blood donor and is encouraging others to do the same. Help patients like Savannah: redcrossblood.org/
Our Disaster Action Team volunteers are providing emergency support to a family of 7 in response to a home fire on the 5200 block of W. Berks St. in the Wynnefield neighborhood of West Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires
Tonight, our Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency assistance to 12 people in response to a home fire on Buckley St. in Bristol, Bucks County. #EndHomeFires
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We know it's hard to think about snow when the weather's been so beautiful, but Nov. 1-6 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in PA! Now's the time to winterize your vehicle and restock your emergency kit. Get more tips from @NWS: youtu.be/hcwl_bnID50 #WinterPrep
Help save lives & empower your health! In November, which is National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations (1 result in 2026). Book your time: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa
Kick off November by testing your smoke alarms! It's one of the easiest ways to prepare your home and family for the colder months ahead. Already done? Try creating or practicing a home fire escape plan so everyone in your household knows what to do in an emergency. #TurnAndTest
Happy Halloween! On Thursday, our team traded their usual duties for spooky props, creepy decorations & Halloween nightmares. But the real scares? A patient waiting for blood that isn't available or a family facing an emergency without a plan.
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Today, our Disaster Action Team volunteers are providing support to 2 people in follow up to a 10/15 home fire on the 7700 block of Temple Rd. in East Mt. Airy and a 10/20 home fire on the 8000 block of Frankford Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires
























