American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

07/17/2025

In celebration of , meet Elizabeth and Mel - two awesome blood donors we met at last month's 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia The Preston & Steve Show blood drive! They showed us their ink and shared why they regularly give blood. Check out their stories on our blog: https://rdcrss.org/44Tf0GA

FYI - In Pennsylvania, you must wait 3 months after you get a tattoo to donate blood. The same is true for New York, Maryland, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Georgia, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Washington DC - all places that don't regulate their tattoo industries. If you get a tattoo from a licensed studio anywhere else (including our neighbors in New Jersey and Delaware), there's no deferral period. Ink on, friends!

07/17/2025

Another summer day and another heat advisory! When the heat rises, so does your risk. Remember:
🚰 Stay Hydrated.
🧊 Stay Cool.
📱 Stay Connected.
Stay safe and help your loved ones do the same. Learn more: www.redcross.org/heatcheck.

07/17/2025

On Wednesday, our Disaster Action Team helped a family of 4 following this ⬇️ home fire on the 900 block of Pennell Street in Chester, Delaware County.

Just before 7am this morning, the department was dispatched to the 900 block of Pennell Street for the building fire. Despite fire showing from the second floor window upon arrival of this home in the middle of the row, crews made a quick knock and the fire was brought under control within minutes. No injuries were reported.

07/16/2025

New gift! Come to give blood with the Red Cross July 15-31 & get a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price & fees). Book now: https://rcblood.org/4kzVCUI

07/16/2025

- If caught in a rip current, know your options!

😌 Relax, rip currents don’t pull you under.
🏊‍♀️ Don’t swim against the current.
🏖️ You may be able to escape by swimming out of the current in a direction following the shoreline, or toward breaking waves, then at an angle toward the beach.
🛟 You may be able to escape by floating or treading water if the current circulates back toward shore.
🆘 If you feel you will be unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself. If you need help, yell and wave for assistance.

Get more beach and ocean safety tips; https://rdcrss.org/30y4rb9

07/15/2025

DYK - 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year, with 1,000 home fires started by pets themselves. National Pet Fire Safety Day (7/15) is great time to brush up on pet preparedness. Below are some tips to get you started:

🔥 Supervise open flames, like candles, fireplaces and stovetops.
🏠 Fire-proof your home. Hide wires, secure lamps and attach covers on stove k***s.
⚠️ Install smoke alarms and test them at least twice per year.
🐾 Create a pet alert window decal. Include the number of pets and your phone number.
🐶 Keep pets in a confined space near an entry/exit point when you're not home.
📓 Create a fire safety plan and practice it.
🐈‍⬛ Microchip your pet.

Learn more about pet preparedness: https://rdcrss.org/3nuy7ia

07/15/2025

Shout out to Bill, Griff and Katrina for representing the Red Cross at La Mott Fire Company's Community Day on Saturday!

07/14/2025

What an amazing story! Thank you, David Murphy (and all blood and platelet donors) for your generosity ❤️.

07/14/2025

There's a flash flood warning for parts of Chester and Montgomery counties. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown. Don't walk or drive through flooded roadways! Download our free Emergency App for the latest info in your area.

07/14/2025

Our Disaster Action Team helped 3 families (10 people total) following last night's home fire on Pennsylvania Ave. in Morrisville, Bucks County. We also helped a family of 3 in response to a home fire on the 300 block of E. Chelten Ave. in Philadelphia.

07/13/2025

For over 140 years the Red Cross volunteer workforce has served a critical role in our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Become a part of this historical legacy and join us today. Apply or learn more here: https://rdcrss.org/3h1RIVF

07/12/2025

These ⬇️ Red Cross blood drives could use a boost! Schedule an appointment to donate and help keep the blood supply strong this summer. Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code (in parentheses below) or enter your zip code to find a blood drive near you!

BUCKS COUNTY
7/15 - West End Fire Company, Quakertown, 2-7pm (Quakertown)
7/16 - St. Robert Bellamine Church, Warrington, 2-7pm (SRB)
7/17 - Living Hope Community Church, Doylestown, 10am-3pm (liing hope dtown)
7/18 - Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown, 10am-3pm (bucks county)
7/18 - Deep Run Presbyterian Church, Bedminister, noon-5pm (deeprun)
7/18 - First Presbyterian Church of Warminister, 1-6pm (FPW)

CHESTER COUNTY
7/13 - Kennett Area YMCA, Kennett Square, 9am-2pm (ymcakennett)
7/15 - St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Chester Springs, 2-7pm (StMatthewLutheran)
7/16 - Oxford United Methodist Church, 10am-3pm (oxfordcommunity)
7/17 - Vanguard Group Quarry Ridge, Malvern, 8am-1pm (Vanguard)
7/18 - Garnet Ford, West Chester, 10am-3pm (Garnet Ford)

DELAWARE COUNTY
7/18 - St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, Bryn Mawr, noon-5pm (SJNeumann)

STATE OF DELAWARE
7/18 - Library and Innovation Center, New Castle DE, 11am-4pm (New Castle Libraries)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
7/14 - Hampton Inn & Suites, Oaks, 2-7pm (oaks)
7/14 - Montgomery Mall, North Wales, 1-6pm (Montgomery Mall)
7/14 - Main Line Reform Temple, Wynnewood, 2-7pm (MainLineReform)
7/14 - St. James Lutheran Church, Limerick, 1:30-6:30pm (st james limerick)
7/15 - Workspace Properties, Horsham, 9am-2pm (workspace horsham)
7/16 - Knights of Columbus Flaherty Council 3128, Glenside, 2-7pm (Knight of Columbus)
7/16 - Covenant Community Fellowship Church, Lansdale, 2-7pm (Covenant Community Fellowship)
7/17 - King of Prussia Business District, 1-6pm (kopdistrict)
7/17 - St. Rose Lima Church, North Wales, 2-7pm (stroseoflima)
7/17 - All Saints' Church, Wynnewood, 2-7pm (All Saints Wynnewood)
7/18 - Springfield Township Community Center, Wyndmoor, 9am-2pm (Springfield)

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
7/16 - St. Martha's Roman Catholic Church, 2-7pm (st marthas)
7/17 - St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church, 2-7pm (St Anselm)
7/18 - Jefferson Health-Torresdale, 7am-5pm (Jefferson Health Torresdale)