Preparedness saves lives—are you ready?

Take a moment to make sure your family is prepared for disasters big and small [American Red Cross]( {NAME}, no one can predict when an emergency is going to uproot their life. But when a disaster strikes in your community, preparation can make all the difference in keeping your family safe and healthy. At the American Red Cross, we’re committed to doing all we can to support your family before and after disasters. That’s why we put together this quick preparedness checklist for you: [Make a kit, make a plan and stay informed] [We invite you to learn more about keeping your family prepared for disasters of all types. We can’t predict when disasters will strike — but we can be ready for them.]( We’re wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy summer. Thank you for taking the time to be prepared, and thanks for being a part of the Red Cross community!  — Your Friends at the American Red Cross [DONATE]( [Subscribe]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in Browser]( Staying in touch via the American Red Cross email list is the best way we have of keeping in regular contact with supporters like you, letting you know about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from disasters and other emergencies, and how you can support our life-saving work. [Click here]( to unsubscribe from our list, but please know that if you leave, it will be harder for you to stay involved with the Red Cross and continue the work of which you’ve been such a critical part. It is only because of supporters like you that the Red Cross is able to respond when a disaster strikes or a home is impacted by fire, when someone needs CPR or a lifesaving blood transfusion, or when a family needs to contact a deployed service member in an emergency. And we don’t want to lose you! Thanks for your support! Please do not reply to this email as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address. © [2024 American Red Cross]( | 431 18th Street NW Washington DC 20006 Donate by phone: 1-800-RED CROSS(1-800-733-2767) | [Donate by Mail]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Help people]( affected by disasters big and small. [BBB Accredited Charity] [Seal of Transparency - 2022 Platinum]( [90¢] The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need.