A view of our Sarasota County Red Cross office located at 2001 Cantu Ct. in Sarasota, FL 34232.
Report a Home Fire or Other Disaster
24-hour phone number: 1 800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) > Prompt 4
Military Emergency Communications
24-hour phone number: 877-272-7337
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.
We provide help for members of the military, veterans and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Call 1-877-272-7337 (24 hours a day) or click below to learn more.
The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more. Click below to learn more.
For questions about classes or certification cards you may also call: 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Would you like to request the Red Cross at your event or a Red Cross Speaker? Please complete this form.
Thomas started his career with Red Cross in 2022 as the Disaster Program Manager for the Southwest Florida Chapter after serving as a volunteer. Most recently, he served as Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator for the Red Cross Community Adaptation Program in Sarasota County, prior to accepting the role of Executive Director, Southwest Florida Chapter in May 2024. Prior to Red Cross, he worked in a variety of roles with Sysco Foodservice for 15 years. He lives in Bradenton with his wife Teri, and has two sons, Andrew and Jackson, in college in Wisconsin.
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