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We are so happy to have family that have walked the streets of Bakersfield 😉 Thank you, Kern Chapter, for the warm welcome!
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📣 We're growing! Now with the California regional realignment, content from the Central Valley and Kern Chapters will be shared through the Northern California Coastal Region channel. ✅ Follow us now to stay connected.
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
We are facing a national blood crisis, with summer blood donations falling to a four-year low. Your help is needed now to avoid surgery delays, postponed cancer treatments and strained emergency care. Just three more donors at each blood drive this summer can end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Please don’t wait. Book an appointment to give blood now: rdcrss.org/3TDHuly
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
We're facing a national blood crisis — only the second one in our organization’s history. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, pushing an already strained blood supply to a critical level. We are in dire need of donors to help patients counting on lifesaving blood for emergency surgeries, trauma care, cancer treatment, and other serious medical needs. Just three more donors at each blood drive this summer can end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Please don’t wait. Book an appointment to give blood now: rdcrss.org/4x1zf0T
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
Evacuation orders and warnings have expanded on the #DoveFire in Tuolumne County. Tuolumne County Sheriff is providing updates at the link below. facebook.com/tuolumnecountys… From Tuolumne County Sheriff at 5 PM: The fire is currently at 166 acres with a Moderate Rate of Spread. Mandatory EVACUATIONS are taking place for the following areas: - McKibbon Drive - Golden Dove Lane - Crooked Lane - Southgate Rd - Stockton Rd - Silver Pine Ln - Washington to Lowe's - North Side of Mono to Washington - Golden Dove - The Silos (on Washington St) to Hospital Rd - Beretta St. from Washington/Restano/Mono to Lyons Rd Evacuation WARNINGS - S Washington St. to Barretta St. - Martha Ln - Outlook Dr - S, Stewart St - S, Shepherd St - Beretta St - Washington St from Highway 108 to the Red Church (Shell St) Road Closures: Highway 108 between Wigwam Rd and Washington St Stockton Rd and Woodside Washington St from Highway 108 to the Red Church Snell St Bonanza Rd Pesce Way Evacuation Center: Tuolumne CRC will open at approximately 5:30 pm 18241 Bay Ave, Tuolumne, CA 95379 Animal Evacuations: - Temporary animal evacuation shelter is located at Animal Control 10040 Victoria Way, Jamestown, CA 95327 - Large animal evacuation center is at the Posse Grounds 19130 Rawhide Rd, Jamestown, CA 95327
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Wildfires can spread quickly so it's crucial to be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice and leave if you are told to do so. Make sure to: - Fill up your gas tank - Park your car in the direction of your evacuation route - Follow the instructions of local authorities
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It's an emergency! Red Cross inventories of the most-needed blood types, including type O, are days away from crisis levels. Donors are needed immediately to ensure hospitals have the blood they need for patients whose lives depend on transfusions. Book: rcblood.org/4aU57fC
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Stay safe during the extreme heat warning and heat advisory with these tips⤵️
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
Red Flag Warning remains in place through 10am Thursday. Biggest concern tonight when winds increase. Much of the area outside of the red flag warning will see elevated fire weather conditions. #cawx
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
More than 3,300 homes across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands suffered major damage or were destroyed after Super Typhoon Bavi struck the area — less than 3 months after being hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku. When Bavi made landfall, nearly 1,400 households were still living in tents and another 1,100 were sheltering under temporary roofs from the previous storm. Today, 280+ Red Cross disaster workers are helping families recover for the second time in just over 80 days. Learn how you can also help people affected by these back-to-back disasters and make it possible for our teams to support them every step of the way: rdcrss.org/4pn9GF1
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
Hot conditions with elevated risks for heat illness continues through Thursday, generally peaking today. Find ways to stay cool, especially this afternoon. Water is your friend (stay hydrated and take a dip to cool down). Improved conditions expected by Friday. #cawx
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
High Fire Weather Risk Wednesday through Thursday. Stay alert. Listen to advice from emergency officials. Be careful with anything that can spark a fire. #cawx
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
A Moderate Risk for Elevated Fire Danger will exist across portions of Central California. These areas will observe strong wind gusts in the range of 20-30 mph and relative humidity down to 15-25 percent. These conditions will allow for elevated fire danger this mid-week. #CAwx
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
If your car breaks down in extreme heat, things can get serious quickly. A little preparation before you head out can make all the difference if something goes wrong.
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
We're facing an emergency blood shortage — our national blood supply fell nearly 25% over the past month. During a blood shortage, doctors may face difficult choices about which patients receive blood transfusions and who will need to wait.   We are in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood following accidents, during surgeries, and for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer. Help us beat the current shortage by scheduling an appointment to give blood or platelets: rdcrss.org/4aOA2d4
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
#PistachioFire #EvacuationWarning The Pistachio Fire has become a threat in the area of Blackwell’s Corner, so ⚠️ the following zone is under an Evacuation WARNING: KRN 219-A PREPARE to leave, there is a wildfire threat in your area. Genasys Map link: protect.genasys.com/fullscre…
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
The heat continues this weekend with an Extreme Heat Watch Tuesday–Thursday next week. Take simple precautions such as breaks in the shade or AC, staying hydrated, and checking in on vulnerable neighbors and pets. #SafeSummer tips slocounty.gov/safesummer 📸 @nwslosangeles
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Red Cross Central California retweeted
Our disaster volunteers are opening their hearts to help people in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, where communities are now facing the devastating aftermath of a second catastrophic storm. Just three months after Typhoon Sinlaku, Super Typhoon Bavi tore across the region over the Fourth of July weekend. With winds reaching 180 mph in Rota, Bavi also caused significant damage in Guam, Tinian and Saipan. For many families, this storm came before they had a chance to recover from the last one. Nearly 1,400 households across the islands were still living in tents, and another 1,100 were sheltering under temporary roofs. Red Cross volunteers from across the country are on the ground assessing damage and helping identify the most urgent needs. One of those volunteers is Guam resident Ellery Paz. In Yona, he visited two homes that flooded for the third time after also taking on water during Typhoon Mawar in 2023 and Typhoon Sinlaku in April. Across Guam, many residents remain without power and are coping with uprooted trees, flooding and extensive damage to their homes. Our teams are working around the clock in Guam and Saipan while continuing efforts to reach some of the hardest-hit communities on Rota and Tinian. In the days and weeks ahead, hundreds of Red Cross volunteers will help provide shelter, comfort and relief as families begin the long process of recovery once again. You can help people in the U.S. affected by Super Typhoon Bavi by making a financial donation. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. Make a donation: rdcrss.org/4fcXGkY
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