The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region is available to provide assistance to help people who have experiences a disaster or other emergency. Our services are designed for individuals and families affected by fires, floods or other natural or man-made disasters.
Use our tool to find a safe shelter to welcome you during an emergency
If you have just experienced a disaster, your call will activate a Disaster Action Team response with Red Cross volunteers on hand to assist you. If you’re following up on an already reported disaster, you will be able to speak with one of our disaster service caseworkers regarding assistance.
For assistance in connecting with family in the United States following a disaster:
To look for a friend or family member who may be involved in a disaster outside of ourlocal area, please go to the Red Cross Safe & Well Website.
For assistance contacting a member of the United States Military:
Contact your local Red Cross Office or call 1-877-272-7337
Want to feel confident that you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe if disaster strikes? Or gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have the skills to handle an emergency? At the Red Cross, we call that “preparedness” and we’re here to help you achieve it.
Get Help With:
OSHA-compliant training or other safety and preparedness training by our experts
On-site training at your location by our expert instructors
Train-the-trainer program where we train indivuduals in your organization to conduct Red Cross training for your staff
Get Help With:
Emergency communication for a military family, when other means of communication have not worked. You can start the process by submitting a request online, or by calling (877) 272-7337.
Emergency financial assistance for a military family. You can start the process by submitting a request online, or by calling (877) 272-7337.
Emergency Communication - Reach your loved one in an emergency.
Financial Assistance - Learn how to apply for emergency financial help for you or your family.
Deployment - Find programs and advice for coping with the many challenges of deployment: before, during and after.
Information & Referral - Get connected to resources for you and your family in your community.
For Veterans - Your years of service may have ended, but the Red Cross can still be of service to you.