Red Cross Offers Shelter to Residents, Serves Firefighters Battling Wildfires Wildfires continue to burn today in Southern California just east of Orange County suburbs where more than 1,500 residences came under evacuation orders. American Red Cross Fights Measles in the Maldives The American Red Cross, its Measles Initiative partners and the Government of the Maldives are working hand in hand to eliminate measles from this Indian Ocean archipelago. Fictional Fundraiser Provides Real Life Support to Red Cross Will Erica Kane’s Mardi Gras Gala fundraiser for the American Red Cross go off without a hitch or will disaster strike? The ABC Television Network and the American Red Cross are hoping viewers will not only tune in but will dial in to support the organization. January is Volunteer Blood Donor Month In an effort to avoid usual blood shortages in the winter months, blood service providers have designated January as Volunteer Blood Donor month. Star Power Supports Red Cross Vaccination Program Famed actor and director Sidney Poitier and Sherry Lansing, former head of Paramount Pictures, joined a delegation from the American Red Cross to see first hand the impact of the Measles Initiative program. A New Year brings New Homes to Families in Sri Lanka For people around the globe, each new year is an opportunity for a fresh start and a chance to leave behind the worries of the previous year. This was especially true for a group of people living in the village of Peraliya in southern Sri Lanka. Prepare for Winter Driving Emergencies January, February and even early March can bring some of the most frigid temperatures of the season along with other severe winter weather.