American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region

Daylight saving time ends on November 3 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as theyturn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get […]

As Halloween approaches, the excitement of costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating can sometimes overshadow important safety precautions. Fire hazards are a real concern during this festive season. To ensure your family has a fun and fire-safe Halloween, the American Red Cross has compiled a list of 10 essential tricks that can help prevent potential accidents. From […]

Wounded servicemembers and those who return from their tour of combat duty often have a hard time handling the trauma and stress they carry with them. The American Red Cross’s Pets and Warrior Program (PAWS) is a way to help them, with great results. Modeled after the facility dog program at Walter Read National Military […]

The day started just like any other for Susan Hoskinson, but what was initially an ordinary day would soon become one of her most life-changing experiences. Hoskinson, whose smile lights up any room she enters, was beginning to feel extremely tired, lethargic and knew she wasn’t quite herself. Hoskinson listened to her body and trusted […]

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about warning signs, risk factors and what to do in a cardiac emergency. During this month, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to enroll in a CPR and AED course so they can learn how to help save a life when someone goes […]