South Florida Red Cross

👻 Happy Halloween, South Florida! Stay visible, watch for traffic, keep costumes away from open flames and make safety part of the fun. 🍬 Share these reminders before heading out! More tips: redcross.org/southflorida

🎃 Halloween is almost here! Before heading out: 🔦 Bring a light 👀 Be visible 🚶 Use a safe route 🏠 Keep walkways clear. Share this checklist with your trick-or-treating crew! More tips: redcross.org/southflorida

The Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross announced that Erin Gibbs and Randy Lumia have joined its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term. Read more: southfloridahospitalnews.com…

2 hospitalized, 28 displaced after fire erupts at Miami apartment building. The American Red Cross responded to assist those affected. Read more: local10.com/news/local/2026/…

15 evacuados, 2 de ellos al hospital tras incendio en edificio de Miami. La Cruz Roja Americana acudió para ayudar a los afectados. Lee mas: local10.com/espanol/2026/10/…

🔥 2 TRUTHS + 1 LIE: Fire Safety Edition! Think you can spot the lie? 👀 Watch the Reel, make your guess before the answer is revealed and brush up on your fire safety knowledge: redcross.org/southflorida

🔥 Cooler temperatures mean increased home heating fire risks. Heating fires are the second leading cause of home fires. Safety tips: redcross.org

🌊 King tides can cause flooding across South Florida, even without rain. Stay safe by avoiding flooded roads, monitoring local alerts and keeping emergency supplies ready. Never drive or walk through floodwaters. More safety tips: redcross.org/flood

🎃 Halloween is coming! Stay visible after dark, watch for traffic, keep costumes away from open flames and use safe trick-or-treating routes. Share these reminders with your crew! More tips: redcross.org/southflorida

📣 Greater Miami and the Keys, we need YOU! Give your time and talents to help neighbors before, during and after disasters. Ready to put on the Red Cross vest? Explore volunteer opportunities: redcross.org/southflorida

🚨 If the fire alarm sounded at work right now, would you know what to do? Know your exits, evacuation procedures and meeting location. Share this reminder with your team and get prepared: redcross.org/southflorida

American Red Cross volunteers assisted four adults following two residential fires in Fort Myers within a 12-hour period. Read more: winknews.com/news/lee/red-cr…

Can you spot all 5 fire hazards? 👀 Watch the Reel, test your fire safety knowledge and then check your own home for hidden risks. Learn how to make your household safer: redcross.org/southflorida

For #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate Ana VeigaMilton, a Cuban immigrant whose family’s legacy of philanthropy has helped strengthen South Florida communities. After witnessing Red Cross volunteers support families after home fires, she became a dedicated to the mission.

🏠 What happens during a FREE Red Cross smoke alarm visit? Our teams help households become safer from home fires, including installing alarms where needed and helping create escape plans. Learn more: redcross.org/southflorida

A home fire can change a family's life in minutes. See a day in the life of a Disaster Action Team volunteer in Greater Miami & The Keys and learn how local volunteers help families begin the road to recovery. Ready to make a difference? Sign up today at redcross.org/southflorida

🌪️ Hurricane plan? 🔥 Fire escape plan? 📦 Emergency kit? 📱 Alerts ready? 🐾 Pets included? Preparedness looks different for every household. How many have you checked off? Get ready: redcross.org/southflorida

POV: Your roommate left a candle burning unattended. 👀🕯️ Always blow out candles before leaving the room and keep them away from anything that can burn. More tips: redcross.org/southflorida

Our very own Esther Cordero-Richardson is deployed to North Florida, helping provide critical services to people impacted by Hurricane Isaias. We’re grateful to Esther and all our volunteers answering the call to help communities recover! 🫶🏼

Red Cross helps 3 people affected by a home fire in LaBelle Read more: lakeonews.com/stories/red-cr…?