From hurricanes on the East Coast to roaring wildfires in Alaska and Arizona , American Red Cross volunteers nationwide are rushing to meet the emergency needs of disaster victims as weather calamities crisscross the U.S. The emergency needs are unique to each situation and local volunteers know and understand their communities. So whether it’s a shelter or a hot meal, the Red Cross is going to work to make certain those affected by a disaster have their needs met. But even as the smoke thickens and storm clouds loom over large portions of the U.S. , Red Cross volunteers nationwide remain ready to respond at a moment’s notice to whatever weather conditions may strike in their community.

     The Hazleton Chapter’s emergency response to each and every local disaster provides victims with the essentials of life and is made possible by the generosity and caring of the American people. Direct financial assistance is given for clothing, food, shelter and prescription medication.

     Be Red Cross Ready…Now more than ever before, our goal is to raise community awareness and help families prepare for disaster. Red Cross Relief offers HOPE to the families devastated by disaster. Your support allows us to be there during a crisis.

Last year this organization assisted the victims of more than 72,000 disasters – from fires that affected a single structure to large-scale events such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires. Along with International Red Cross we responded to international natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies such as unsafe, non-potable water, mass starvation and life-threatening diseases such as measles.

If you are part of, or witness a disaster, such as a single or multi-family fire – Please call the Red Cross at (570) 455-9517 or after office hours, page us by dialing (570) 450-3807.