American Red Cross

We just don't want you to faint, okay? You should eat a healthy, iron-rich meal and drink plenty of water before giving blood. #BloodDonation #DonateBlood #BloodDonor #Fasting #JoyMovie #SayingSomethingStupidLikeILoveYou #GreenScreen

There are many potentially active volcanoes in the U.S. and around the world. If your community experiences a volcanic eruption, use these tips to stay safe from ash, smog and glass. Thank you to our colleagues at @Cruz Roja Guatemalteca, who work to prepare communities for disasters like volcanic eruptions. Guatemala is home to many active volcanoes. While exploring, it’s important to keep these safety tips in mind. #Antigua #Acatenango

If you get stranded on the road this winter, use these tips to stay safe until help arrives. #BlizzardSnowstorm #Blizzard2024 #LakeEffectSnow #SkiSeason #FirstSnowFall #RoadTrip #HolidayTravel

If you’re alone and start choking, you can actually perform first aid on yourself. 1. Call 911, even if you can’t speak. 2. Thrust your abdomen against a firm object, avoiding sharp edges that can hurt you. 3. OR give yourself abdominal thrusts by putting one hand over your fist, just like you would if someone else was choking. #HowTo #Choking #ChokingAlone #FirstAid #SafetyTip #LivingAlone #ChokingRescue

However big or small your light shines, it makes a difference. ✨ Donations to the Red Cross help us get people back on their feet and find a sense of normalcy after a disaster. This could mean distributing food and relief supplies in neighborhoods as people clean up their homes or providing first aid and shelter for those who have lost everything. If you’re wondering what organizations to support this holiday season, here are some ways your gift — no matter the size — helps people in need at the Red Cross: - $1 provides a warm coffee or cold drink. - $5 provides a blanket. - $15 provides a tarp to temporarily patch home damage. - $20 provides a full day of meals. - $50 provides a full day of shelter. #GiveWithMeaning #HolidaySzn #GivingSzn #HoldingSpace #Wicked #HolidayTime

This holiday season, don’t put things that can catch fire near things that start a fire. This includes working fireplaces and candles. Luckily for us, the fireplace shown in this video is no longer functioning. Other safety tips that didn’t make the cut, but are still important: - Only use lights outside that are labeled for outdoor use. - If kids are coming over, move lighters out of reach. - If sidewalks are icy, take shorter strides to avoid falling. #FireExtinguisher #FireBlanket #EscapeLadder #HolidaySafety #DecoratingTips #Fireplace #FireplaceMantel #GasFireplace

A drop in blood pressure and heart rate is what causes you to feel dizzy, lightheaded or nauseous. Doing this exercise will increase your blood pressure to a normal level, making it less likely that you'll faint. This goes for blood donation, too — if you think you're about to pass out, cross your legs and give these steps a try. #TikTokTaughtMe #LearnOnTikTok #HowTo #Fainting #PassingOut #BloodDrive #BloodDonation

Every pet parent needs these holiday home decor hacks. Make a list of these tips, and check it twice to protect your dogs and cats from holiday hazards. #HolidayDecor #HolidayInspo #HomeDecorHacks #HomeDesign #PetSafety #PetFirstAid

Rubbing frostbite won't do what you think it's going to do. It could actually make your condition worse. Instead, you should: - Remove necessary wet clothes or jewelry. - Soak the area under warm water until warmth and color returns. - Loosely wrap the area with a sterile bandage. For severe signs of frostbite, like black skin or blisters, call 911 right away. #Frostbite #FirstAid #FirstAidTip #ExtremeCold #ColdWeatherSafety