The American Red Cross of Alaska serves the entire state of Alaska, and you can count on us to be there to help you in times of need. As a member of the local, national and international network of the Red Cross Movement, the American Red Cross of Alaska is committed to providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
The American Red Cross - Together, We Can Save a Life
Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross of Alaska is part of a nationwide network of 263 locally supported chapters dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
The Alaska Region is comprised of five territories:
Matsu/Kodiak, North Southwest, Interior, Southcentral and Southeast.
General Information:
1-888-316-4272
Disaster Relief:
Information about receiving disaster relief assistance (dispatch) 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767)
Military:
To inquire about connecting military personnel with family members call: (seven days a week, 24 hours a day) 877-272-7337
Restoring Family Links Program (international tracing services) call 907-444-9529
Volunteering:
To inquire about becoming a Red Cross of Alaska volunteer, send your questions to volunteeralaska@redcross.org or call 907-201-2887
Preparedness Education:
To request a disaster or preparedness presentation: Contact your local Red Cross office.
Health & Safety Training:
To inquire about courses, registration, and certification call: 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767)
Financial Contributions:
To inquire about making a donation go to redcross.org/donate
Communications & Media:
If you are a member of the media in need of immediate assistance, please email Taylar.sausen@redcross.org or call 907-406-0962
Meet the leadership team.
Meet the Board of Directors.
The American Red Cross has a long, rich history of providing vital, life-saving programs and services in the state of Alaska. In 1917, the Red Cross Delano Nursing Corps were the first public health nurses to work in the state, providing itinerant health services to the peoples of America’s most remote possession.
Ensuing years saw Red Cross responses to the devastating flu epidemic of the 1920’s, World War II, and Good Friday earthquake of 1964. In 1964, Governor William A. Egan designated the American Red Cross as the official relief agency to provide emergency assistance to Alaskans affected by disasters.
On July 1, 2003 the four existing Red Cross chapters operating in the state merged into a single, unified Red Cross chapter, forming the American Red Cross of Alaska. The result of our merger is a leaner, more streamlined organization with a stronger emphasis on providing essential Red Cross services and programs that reach Alaskans living in the most remote corners of our state.
The American Red Cross of Alaska has offices in the following locations: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kodiak, Wasilla, JBER, Ft. Wainwright, Fort Greely, and Eielson Air Force Base.
