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• Last Day of Red Cross Resource Event for Residents Affected by Flooding Play Video

  July 12, 2019 5:26 PM

  ELSA – The American Red Cross shelter operations are back to normal; they are transitioning the shelters back to each respective county. Friday was the last resource event the American Red Cross held for those affected by the June floods. Three weeks ago floods destroyed Stephanie Garcia’s home... more »

• Red Cross Multi-Agency Resource Centers Provide On-Site Psychologists Play Video

  July 10, 2019 5:37 PM

  LA FERIA – Hundreds of families in Cameron County are still looking for help after their homes remain flooded. Red Cross opened a multi-agency resource center in La Feria Wednesday. Jennifer Maldonado went to the multi-agency to learn about the resources available to help her boys. She... more »

• Red Cross Announces More Popup Locations in the Valley

  July 10, 2019 11:46 AM

  HARLINGEN – The American Red Cross announced further efforts to help those impacted by the recent floods. They will be setting up multi-agency resource centers in La Feria, Sebastian and Elsa on different days. People seeking help will need to provide identification to verify resident’s address in order... more »

• Red Cross Volunteers Assisting Valley Flood Victims from Out-of-State Play Video

  July 7, 2019 4:35 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY- To address the needs of valley flood victims, the Red Cross is calling in volunteers from out-of-state. They're in need of people who are familiar with case management. Volunteers are coming to the RGV from states like Florida, Colorado, Ohio and California. The case... more »

• Red Cross Volunteers Aiding Community With Disaster Relief Play Video

  July 6, 2019 9:50 PM

  HARLINGEN - Red Cross volunteers from across the country are assisting with cleanup following June 24th flooding. Red Cross Disaster Specialist, Axl David says they are helping communities across the Valley. He says, "We have been very busy, we were in Monte Alto yesterday (Friday), we had... more »

• Red Cross Assistance Centers to be Open at 3 Valley Locations

  July 5, 2019 3:01 PM

  HARLINGEN – The American Red Cross will have assistance centers open over the weekend for people impacted by the recent flooding. Red Cross members will be helping to provide support and resources for residents whose homes were damaged. The community disaster centers will be open at the following... more »

• Red Cross: Volunteers Needed, Training Required

  September 13, 2018 5:51 PM

  HARLINGEN – The local Red Cross chapters say they’re in need of volunteers as storms approach the Rio Grande Valley, Officials say although they need the help now, you must first take a course. “We just don’t want to send you out into a situation where you don’t have the... more »

• Red Cross Helping House Fire Victims in RGV Play Video

  August 16, 2018 5:17 PM

  WESLACO – Red Cross volunteers are slowly completing flood recovery efforts in the Rio Grande Valley and moving on to helping house fire victims. We learned volunteers tend to fire victims every week. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro spoke with one of them who says they are in need of more help.... more »

• Red Cross Reports Flood Relief Stats Play Video

  August 6, 2018 3:47 PM

  WESLACO – Recovery continues in the Rio Grande Valley following June’s floods. The American Red Cross reported the following stats since June 20: More than 200 volunteers deployed to Valley 29,000 meals and snacks served 6 shelters operated 2,000 health contacts 13,000 relief items distributed... more »

• American Red Cross Helping Flood Victims in the Valley Play Video

  June 29, 2018 12:13 PM

  ALTON – Many organizations are starting to assist communities affected by the recent floods. The South Texas Red Cross Chapter set up a community center at the Martin De Porres Catholic Church, located at the 600 block of W Main Avenue in Alton. It will remain open until 8 p.m.... more »

• Red Cross Opening Additional Shelters for Flood Victims Play Video

  June 23, 2018 8:33 PM

  The American Red Cross has opened two additional shelters for flood victims forced from their homes. Officials said more than 200 people stayed at Red Cross shelters Friday night into Saturday. Anyone in need of shelter can call 1-800-REDCROSS, or visit redcross.org for more information on places to stay. Open... more »

• Red Cross Handing Out Free Smoke Alarms Play Video

  February 3, 2018 8:25 PM

  MCALLEN--Volunteers with the Red Cross in the Valley hope to prevent fires, one smoke alarm at a time. Their goal, to install 100 smoke alarms for free. Volunteers with the red cross hit the streets in McAllen this morning, armed with boxes of smoke alarms, an electric drill, and some... more »

• Valley Red Cross Helping Out with Now Tropical Storm Harvey

  August 26, 2017 4:02 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY--The American Red Cross here in the valley is helping out shelters in the Corpus Christi area. The disaster program manager for the red cross tells us they are doing what they can to assist their chapter in Corpus. They came back today to resupply. You can volunteer... more »