American Red Cross Southern California Region
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Official X account of the American Red Cross Southern California Region, serving San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties.
Southern California
Joined September 2008
When SgtMaj Dan Beighley retired after 26 years in the Marine Corps, his mission to serve didn��t stop. Today, he leads our local Service to the Armed Forces team. “Service is a lifelong commitment," he says. Learn more about his story here: https://t.co/7WJG7Bf7FK
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Autumn is the season of change - be the change that helps save lives! Come to give blood or platelets Oct. 27-Nov. 16 and we will send you $20 in e-gift cards. Plus, get a chance at a $5K gift card! All blood types are needed now! Book: https://t.co/o5gmj1ZlFG (T&C; other entry)
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BIG NEWS! For the very first time, we’re adding a new city to Tech Week next year… Boston! 🎉 Boston will kick off a full run of back-to-back Tech Weeks, and will run the week before New York, and then we’re back in SF and LA in October. Boston has one of the most thriving
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For the very first time, a16z is bringing Tech Week to Boston in 2026 (5/26-5/31). Sign up below to be the first to hear Boston updates and help shape the inaugural year.
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Our Service to the Armed Forces team recently visited Marine Air Control Group 38 alongside our partners from Crisis Response Canines as part of the Red Cross Animal Visitation Program. Together, we brought a little comfort & canine cheer to Marines across the command! 🐶 🐾
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On April 17, 2024, Blake Baxter suffered cardiac arrest while surfing and was found floating in the water. Thanks to CPR compressions performed by his brother Guy Baxter, he was miraculously revived after 20 minutes without a pulse. Learn more: https://t.co/fdF8ZSpTlK
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This Saturday, we're teaming up with @OCFA 🚒 for FREE Wildfire Safety Visits in Tustin. During these visits our team will discuss wildfire safety information, provide free preparedness resources, and more. Info: https://t.co/Q0Cl2q2dIX
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During National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, the Red Cross is adding free A1C testing (prediabetes & diabetes screen) on successful blood donations. (1 result in 12-month period.) Empower your health: https://t.co/o5gmj1ZlFG
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November is National Veterans and Military Families Month! This month, we honor the courage, sacrifice and resilience of our nation’s veterans and the families who stand beside them. 🇺🇸 Learn more about how we support veterans and military families at https://t.co/aLJWJtiudX.
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Do you know someone in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties who goes above and beyond for their community? Nominate them to be recognized at our 2026 Inland Empire Heroes Awards! Nominations are due by Wednesday, December 17. Submit your nomination at https://t.co/6E7iGIqSiT.
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Ensure your family has a safe Halloween with these three tips!🎃
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Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, so make sure to turn your clocks back one hour and test your smoke alarms. If your smoke alarms don't work when you test them, visit https://t.co/01k9NGmHRE and sign up for a free smoke alarm installation.
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Red Cross volunteer Pam Cusack teamed up with Navy Chaplain Nicholas Suddath to share treats with patients at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital in Twentynine Palms. You can join Pam & serve the military community as a Service to the Armed Forces volunteer: https://t.co/dXbvK3KGAY
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High temperatures, low humidity, and Santa Ana winds mean an increased wildfire risk. Prepare for wildfire threats & make sure you know what to do before you are called to evacuate.
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Our Service to the Armed Forces team recently participated in a Veterans Stand Down event in the City of Rialto. In total, we provided emergency preparedness kits and hygiene kits for 120 veterans. We’re honored to support those who have served! 🇺🇸
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#BePrepared A reminder from @SDSheriff: wildfires are a year-round threat in #SanDiegoCounty. Don't wait until an emergency happens to take action. Sign up for alerts at https://t.co/ZmBtM6tzMO and https://t.co/OTEV5uwWeM to receive up-to-date information regarding
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Here's pumpkin to talk about: More blood and platelet donors are needed now! Come to give blood or platelets Oct. 27-Nov. 16 & we will send you $20 in e-gift cards. Plus, get a chance at a $5K gift card! Carve out time to give: https://t.co/o5gmj1ZlFG (T&C; other entry)
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Warm, dry, and breezy Tuesday and Wednesday as a weak Santa Ana wind event takes hold. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the valleys and inland Orange County Tue-Wed.
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Hurricane Melissa is now a powerful Category 5 storm heading towards Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Because it's moving slowly, some areas will face more rainfall and floodwaters, which could devastate homes, communities, and livelihoods. We're responding alongside
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Meet Michael, a platelet donation champion. With fewer than 1% of Americans donating, he’s nearing 100 donations in just 4 years. Honored with the 'Gift of Life' Award, his impact keeps growing. Learn more about Michael's story and platelet donation at https://t.co/tQFc5Jw4Lp
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We recently held a Sound the Alarm smoke alarm installation event in Escondido! Thanks to our volunteers and partners, 323 smoke alarms were installed, 321 residents were served, and 109 homes were made safer. 🚨👏
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