the Red Cross
noun
: an international organization that helps people who are suffering because of a war or natural disaster
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The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office directed evacuees to the Red Cross Evacuation Shelter in Ontario, a county fairground that can accommodate large animals for ranchers.
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2024
Anyone interested in helping those impacted by Beryl can donate to the Red Cross at redcross.org or by calling 1-800-Red-Cross.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 July 2024
Compounding the problem, the Red Cross has been unable to set up shelters in Houston because of the lack of electricity, Hidalgo said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 July 2024
Whataburger plans to have a food truck in the Houston area next week to offer food to local residents in need, and the restaurant is donating water to local shelters through the Red Cross.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2024
Anyone interested in helping those impacted by Beryl can donate to the Red Cross at redcross.org or by calling 1-800-Red-Cross.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 July 2024
Compounding the problem, the Red Cross has been unable to set up shelters in Houston because of the lack of electricity, Hidalgo said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 July 2024
Whataburger plans to have a food truck in the Houston area next week to offer food to local residents in need, and the restaurant is donating water to local shelters through the Red Cross.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
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“The Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Red%20Cross. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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