The American Red Cross is responding in the Texas Gulf Coast to help ensure people get the assistance they need. Click below for more information or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) if you need help.
The Texas Gulf Coast Region provides life-saving services to more than 9 million people in cities such as Corpus Christi, Beaumont, Harlingen and Houston.
On Monday, Dannicia Grays woke with her family of five to Hurricane Beryl hitting her community along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Inside her home, she could hear wind and rain whipping through Rosenberg, a Houston suburb. Her lights flashed a few times, and then the electricity abruptly stopped! Grays looked for the best, hoping […]
When Luz Russell, a Florida resident and Columbian native, received the call to respond to Hurricane Beryl from the American Red Cross, she did not hesitate to say yes. Russell retired a year ago and knew she wanted to spend her time helping others. Russell jumped on a plane from Sarasota, Florida, to land in […]
Aurora Ramirez heard dire warnings about Hurricane Beryl on the news and evacuated her apartment. The Victoria, Texas, resident took her daughter, son and close friend to the American Red Cross shelter at St. Joseph High School. Ramirez’s husband, Jose decided to stay behind to care for their home and three dogs, Marrana, Tito […]
As temperatures begin to increase this summer, we would like to share some heat tips to keep your pets happy and healthy. Pets are part of our family so let’s make sure to keep them safe and look out for any signs of heart stroke. If you suspect your pet is having a heat stroke: […]
The American Red Cross and our community partners are closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl and its potential impact on South Texas. The time to get ready is now. Disasters won’t stop. Hurricanes cause problems for people in coastal areas, but these storms can also cause damage hundreds of miles inland. People living inland should get ready […]