❤ Three stories of hope >>>

A few acts of disaster preparedness can make all the difference. [American Red Cross]( [Text says: Stories of hope - How disaster preparedness can save lives]( [READ THE STORIES]( {NAME}, no one wakes up expecting to face an emergency. But every day, families across the country have their lives irreversibly changed by floods, tornadoes, storms and other disasters. In those moments, being prepared can make all the difference in keeping you and your family safe. [That’s why in honor of National Preparedness Month, we’re sharing a few stories highlighting how much preparedness matters.]( [Photo of a woman with her child. Caption says Dayton, Ohio. Text says: Having a plan helps a family stay safe]( Sarah Layton was doing the dishes one night when she found out a tornado was heading her way. That’s when her preparedness helped keep her family safe. [READ HER STORY]( [Photo of a woman talking to two Red Cross volunteers in her home fire-damaged home. Caption says Phenix City, Alabama Text says: How a smoke alarm saved lives]( Bettye and her family were asleep one night when smoke filled her home. Then, the recently installed fire alarms began to sound. [READ THEIR STORY]( [Photo of a couple talking to a Red Cross volunteer after escaping a wildfire. Caption says California. Text says: Preparedness helps a couple escape a wildfire]( [READ THEIR STORIES]( Bernard and Lynda looked out the window, saw orange and knew it was time to evacuate. [DONATE NOW]( Thank you,  — Your Friends at the American Red Cross [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 - 2023 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.