Red Cross Virginia

🔋 🔌 Are you prepared for a power outage? You never know when a storm may cause a power outage in your community, so make sure you keep your phone's charged and know where your flashlights are! 🔗 Learn more power outage safety here: rdcrss.org/479pnYK

Shake off winter and step into a season of giving! Come to give blood or platelets in March and get a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Your donation helps ensure a steady supply for patients who can’t wait. Book now: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

-Reminder- 🌊 NEVER walk, swim or try to drive through floodwater! Keep you and your family safe - turn around!

Vice Chair of the Central Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross, Bill Fisher, spoke to members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors today to thank them for the proclamation recognizing March as Red Cross Month.

Aachooo! Good news: Seasonal allergy sufferers can still give blood if they feel well, have no fever & can breathe OK through their mouth. You can find information related to common eligibility questions and sign up to donate at rcblood.org/eligibility

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

Diabetes impacts 38M+ people in the U.S. & nearly 25% don't know they have it. Successful blood, platelet & plasma donations in March get free A1C testing (diabetes screen; 1 result in 2026). Get valuable insight into your health & help save lives: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

⛑️ Interested in volunteering with the American Red Cross when a disaster strikes? Learn about the many responsibilities our disaster volunteers have and sign up to help in your community today! 🔗 Learn more: rdcrss.org/3tX79W4

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

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

In March, we're performing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations. (1 test result in 2026; don't fast.) Help save lives & empower your health: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

🏠 🔥 DYK... 2 minutes is all you might have to escape a home fire. Put a fire escape plan together today. Learn how here: rdcrss.org/3PjX3XO

Less than 1% of Americans donate platelets — we need you! Donors like you are a lifeline for millions of Americans who need platelets to survive and fight cancer, chronic diseases and traumatic injuries each year. Learn more about this vital donation type: rcblood.org/platelet

We are so grateful to @JMUSports, @JMUFieldHockey and @JMUMSoccer for their participation in our @RedCross Sound the Alarm Event in Harrisonburg. The energy and passion from the student athletes and staff helped to make today a tremendous success. #GoDukes

🕑 Daylight Saving Time begins in the middle of the night! Whether turning your clocks forward before you go to sleep or after you wake up Sunday morning, remember these two steps to keep you and your family safe: 1) Turn your clock forward! 2) Test your smoke alarms!

Earlier this week, Red Cross volunteers from the Central Virginia Chapter participated in a Prepare with Pedro presentation, learning about home fire preparedness in their community!

Untreated diabetes can cause serious health concerns, so we're helping our donors maintain their well-being by expanding our health offerings with free A1C testing (diabetes screen) on successful March blood donations. (1 test result in 2026.) Give: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

Severe blood shortage: Give now to help prevent delays in lifesaving care. Book your appointment to help ASAP: rcblood.org/appt

DYK? Military caregivers spend over 40 hours per week caring for loved ones. 🔗 Learn more about how the Red Cross works with military and veteran families every day: rdcrss.org/3iBrERV

Friendly reminder: Smoke alarms over 10 years old should be replaced! Take some time to check the dates on your smoke alarms and replace those over 10 years old! Need help replacing your smoke alarms? The American Red Cross may be able to help! Visit: rdcrss.org/3PjX3XO