In a second consecutive year of record wildfires, hurricanes, tragic shootings and other large crises, generous support enabled our disaster workforce— 90% volunteers—to help millions of people in the U.S.
In a second consecutive year of record wildfires, hurricanes, tragic shootings and other large crises, generous support enabled our disaster workforce— 90% volunteers—to help millions of people in the U.S.
Served over 8.2 million meals and snacks with our partners
Provided over 290,000 overnight stays in shelters with our partners
Distributed over 2.2 million relief items like diapers, cleaning supplies, coolers and comfort kits
188,000 health and mental health contacts made
Even though more people hear about large disasters like wildfires and floods, the biggest disaster threat in the United States is home fires. Through the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, we’ve been able to make a difference. Launched in 2014, we have accomplished so much:
642 lives saved
1,943,724 smoke alarms installed
805,060 households made safer
1,485,757 youth reached through campaign