American Red Cross Southern California Region

Did you know that we offer free Wildfire Safety Visits? During these visits, our team discusses wildfire safety information, defensible space education, developing your family’s wildfire emergency plan, and more.🔥 Tap here to sign up today: rdcrss.org/3V8ldut

🌞 Summertime well spent! Youth leaders spent a day of summer break learning to host blood drives—gaining leadership skills & volunteer hours while helping save lives. Huge thanks to our guest speaker for sharing his story as a blood recipient & blood drive host.👏 #GiftOfLife

Looking to learn new skills this summer? Check out these 4️⃣reasons you should take a first aid class with the Red Cross! A little knowledge goes a long way — especially when it comes to keeping yourself and others safe. Sign up today: redcross.org/takeaclass

Ready to rock and save lives?🩸🎸Join us for the 44th annual @955KLOS Blood Drive on August 1 & 2 . Score a 2025 KLOS t-shirt and more, while supplies last. All blood types needed. Make an appt at rcblood.org/2Xc9YUD

We’re proud that many of our nation’s veterans are serving their country a second time as Red Crossers – including our Regional CEO, Sean Mahoney (U.S. Coast Guard, Ret.). Learn about careers for veterans & try out our MOS Translator: rdcrss.org/3IMVF29. #HireAVeteranDay

Today is the day - our 7th annual #247Day honoring First Responders across the country. Find a particpating convenience store near you 247.org/map #ConvenienceCares

Wildfire season is here, and now is the time to get prepared. Be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire threatens your area with these tips: ⛽ Fill your gas tank 🚗 Park your car in the direction of your evacuation route 🎒 Assemble an emergency kit before a disaster strikes

Taking a look at what we'll be seeing for the upcoming week and well...looking quiet! 👌 Inland areas will see cooler than average temperatures with low clouds each night and morning west of the mountains. Enjoy, friends! 😎 #CAwx

Stay safe & tuned in to the weather, SoCal!⬇️

Chances for mountain thunderstorms are forecasted for Thursday and Friday afternoons. Rainfall rates could be moderate to potentially high wherever storms develop.

🚨 Deadline extended! 🚨 We’ve extended our Real Heroes Awards nomination deadline. If you know an ordinary person with extraordinary courage in San Diego or Imperial Counties, Real Heroes Awards nominations are now being accepted until Monday, July 21! ➡️ redcross.org/sandiego/realh…

Wildfire season is here, and now is a good time to create or restock your emergency kit. Our team shares some items from their emergency kits in this video.⤵️

In June, we helped 256 people affected by 57 disasters in Southern California. Thanks to our team for working around the clock to provide comfort and care to those in need. ⛑️❤️

Three small brush fires that are being called the #SpringsFire are burning near Lyons Valley Road and Honey Springs Road in Lawson Valley. An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the maps below. It means everyone in the impacted area must leave…

Help: Summer challenges can quickly cause blood & platelet reserves to drop. We're urging all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood is most needed right now. You can help! Book an appointment ASAP: rcblood.org/appt

#SteeleFire [update] The forward rate of spread has been stopped. The fire remains 26 acres and is now 25% contained.

#UPDATE @SDSheriff has issued new EVACUATION WARNINGS (shaded areas in yellow shown in the map below) for the #SteeleFire. The previous EVACUATION ORDERS remain in place. If you feel you are in danger, GO! To see maps of the affected areas, visit: protect.genasys.com/zones/US-CA-XS………

#SteeleFire A brush fire is burning near Star Acres Drive in Rancho San Diego. An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the maps below. It means everyone in the impacted area must leave immediately. An EVACUATION WARNING is in place for the shaded…