American Red Cross of South Carolina

Hello, spring! Seasons may change, but the need for blood and platelets is constant. Spring into action and help ensure patients have the lifesaving blood products they rely on. Book now: rcblood.org/appt

JOIN US TODAY: From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, SC, to help save lives. The American Red Cross of South Carolina is partnering with Darlington Raceway to host a blood drive to help ensure hospitals stay prepared and stocked with blood products.

Do something good for your community & yourself! Come to give blood March 1-31 for a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Plus, successful March donations get A1C testing (diabetes/prediabetes screen; 1 result in 2026). Book your appointment now: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

Thank you Anderson County, for proclaiming March 2026 as American Red Cross Month. Red Cross Month began during World War II as a national call to action to address growing humanitarian needs.

Hospitals don’t rely on luck — they rely on heroes like you for lifesaving blood! Give hope this March: Come to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross and receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email as a thank-you. Book now: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

Thank you City of Marion, Municipal Government for proclaiming March 2026 as American Red Cross Month. During our Red Cross Month celebration in March, we honor how people across generations today deliver support when help can’t wait.

Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts, expert advice in English and Spanish, and available disaster shelter and support locations.

Are you prepared for a power outage? If not, here are some tips you should follow by to keep you and your family safe. • When the power goes out, turn off and unplug everything to avoid power surges. Leave one light on, so you’ll know when power is restored.

Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts, expert advice in English and Spanish, and available disaster shelter and support locations.

If thunder roars, go indoors. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building and go to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor. Stay away from glass windows and doors.

Download our free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts, and expert advice in both English and Spanish.

The severe storm risk will begin in the far northwest early Monday, possibly before daybreak, and storms will march eastward through the day before exiting over the Atlantic during the evening.

A significant severe thunderstorm event, with the potential for widespread damaging wind, large hail, and potentially strong tornadoes, will affect all of South Carolina on Monday.

Help save lives & empower your health! In March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations (1 result/calendar year). Book: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

In an instant, the unexpected can happen and transfusions may be the key to someone's survival. As a blood or platelet donor, you can have an incredible impact on patients during their most challenging moments. Can patients count on you? rcblood.org/appt

Yesterday, our Eastern Chapter held a community mobilization event to bring together a diverse network of non profit partners, emergency management officials, and industry leaders from across Darlington County to strengthen local disaster preparedness and community resilience.

We have a tornado watch in effect until 1 p.m. covering most of the state. Download our free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts, and expert advice in both English and Spanish.

A line of thunderstorms is moving through South Carolina this morning with a damaging wind and tornado threat. As of 10 a.m., there are several severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in effect along and ahead of the line of storms.

Every day, someone turns to the Red Cross for help. It may be a family recovering from a home fire, a patient who needs lifesaving blood, or a military family facing a personal crisis.

This Red Cross Month, give the gift of time and join a community of volunteers who bring help and hope every day. Sign up to volunteer in your community: redcross.org/VolunteerToday #HelpCantWait #RedCrossMonth

Like many, Selenia Sadai of Columbia, SC, felt the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene in her home and community. After she sorted things out, she had a desire to help others who may be going through similar circumstances. One of her coworkers told her about @RedCrossSC.