Wisconsin volunteers to help with preparation, response to Hurricane Dorian
The American Red Cross of Wisconsin says it will be sending volunteers to Florida to help with preparation and response to Hurricane Dorian.
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New Zealand nurse kidnapped by ISIS may still be alive
A New Zealand nurse kidnapped by ISIS while working in Syria in 2013 may still be alive, the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) revealed Sunday.
Iran flooding kills 70 after record rainfalls
Seventy people have died in flooding in Iran after record rainfalls began saturating parts of the country last month, state-run media reported.
Red Cross to begin aid to Venezuela by mid-April
The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, has claimed victory after the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies announced Friday it would have unhindered access to bring aid into the struggling country.
Red Cross, HBO partner for 'Game of Thrones'-themed blood drive
Winter is here. And due to the season's especially severe cold weather, the American Red Cross has missed out on thousands of blood donations.
Second aid worker executed by Boko Haram
An aid worker who was held hostage by Boko Haram for seven months has been executed after a deadline for negotiations expired, the Nigerian government said.
How to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has begun its assault on the Carolinas. Non-profits have already arrived, helping with shelters and positioning supplies and personnel to provide support for those in need.
Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 387 as families mourn
The earthquake on the Indonesian island of Lombok killed 387 people, authorities said Saturday, increasing the death toll from the temblor seven days ago.
Forest fires burning near Arctic Circle, evacuations ordered
Nearly 100 people were forced to leave their homes overnight in Sweden, emergency officials said Thursday, as dozens of forest fires rage across the country as far north as the Arctic Circle.
Red Cross employee killed in Yemen attack
A humanitarian aid worker was shot and killed in Yemen on Saturday morning after an attack on his vehicle, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said.
Red Cross says 21 staffers paid for 'sexual services'
The International Committee of the Red Cross said 21 staff members have been dismissed or resigned for "paying for sexual services" since 2015.
American accused of fighting for ISIS will get legal counsel, judge says
A federal judge ruled Saturday night that the US Defense Department should allow a US citizen detained as an "enemy combatant" in Iraq immediate access to a legal counsel.
Typhoon Tembin: Flash floods, landslides kill over 100
A tropical storm that brought devastating flooding and landslides in the southern Philippines strengthened into a typhoon Sunday morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration.
Food arrives in Yemen after weeks-long blockade
A critically needed shipment of food arrived in war-torn Yemen on Sunday, and more aid is on the way.
Madison Red Cross, insurance adjusters respond to Illinois tornadoes
After an EF-4 tornado devastated Fairdale and Rochelle, Illinois, killing at least two people, four Madison-area Red Cross volunteers and at least four Madison-based insurance adjusters like American Family Insurance Agent Jeff Jagla are helping with the massive response effort.
Heavy rain causes flash flooding, road closures in western Wis.
Boscobel receives nearly 8 inches of rain
Heavy rain has led to flash flooding in parts of southwestern Wisconsin, and northern Grant County was hit especially hard.
Subject of Fitchburg domestic incident found in Madison
Fitchburg police evacuated residents near the scene of a domestic incident and later found the subject of the incident at a Madison address.
Janesville apartment fire displaces families
Red Cross assists apartment building residents
A fire at an eight-unit apartment building Wednesday displaced 14 residents.
Janesville apartment fire displaces families
Red Cross assists apartment building residents
A fire at an eight-unit apartment building Wednesday displaced 14 residents.
Local Red Cross volunteers traveling to Florida
Volunteers to focus on shelter for evacuated residents
Half a dozen local Red Cross volunteers are traveling to Florida to prepare for disaster relief from Tropical Storm Isaac.
Local Red Cross volunteers traveling to Florida
Volunteers to focus on shelter for evacuated residents
Half a dozen local Red Cross volunteers are traveling to Florida to prepare for disaster relief from Tropical Storm Isaac.
Drowning signs not always obvious
Potential victims often too exhausted to cry for help
There are many reasons for parents and public health officials to be worried about drowning as people use pools and lakes in hot weather.
Drowning signs not always obvious
Potential victims often too exhausted to cry for help
There are many reasons for parents and public health officials to be worried about drowning as people use pools and lakes in hot weather.
Red Cross seeks, celebrates blood donations on 'Donor Day'
Four locations holding drive on Thursday
Officials with the American Red Cross are appealing to the public to turnaround their declining blood supplies.
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