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Red Cross Preparing for Hurricane Earl from North Carolina to New England

The American Red Cross is ready to respond to Hurricane Earl from North Carolina to New England, preparing to open shelters and feed those affected by the Category 3 storm that is bearing down on the United States, bringing heavy rains and sustained winds blowing at 125 mph. (read more)

Hurricane Season is here...Are you ready?

Hurriane season is here and the Savannah Red Cross encourages families to take action now to prepare. "The best time to prepare is now when we have no storms" said Robin Wingate, CEO of the Savannah Red Cross. "It will ease your mind knowing you have your family's supplies and plans put together ahead of time." Click Here for preparedness tips.

Record Breaking Heat can be dangerous....
Make sure you know how to stay safe during a Heat Wave.

In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity. Generally temperatures are 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region during summer months, last for a long period