Halloween was already two weeks ago? 😧 For this #TBT, check out the spooky season fun Service to the Armed Forces delivered. Volunteers and staff handed out candy at Fort Riley's trick-or-treat, and they decorated cookies with veterans at Topeka Hope House.

There are just 7️⃣ weeks left of 2024. Take a look back on some of the highlights for the American Red Cross serving Kansas, from disaster responses near and far to blood donors reaching major milestones. Visit rdcrss.org/475uCXh to see more from this year.

The FREE American Red Cross Hero Care app connects military families and veterans to resources that can help in both emergency and nonemergency situations. Get it: App Store or Google Play Text GETHEROCARE to 90999 Visit redcross.org/apps

South Central and Southeast Kansas volunteers and staff had a great time walking in the Wichita Veterans Day Parade to honor families who have supported the military, generation after generation.

About 45 Red Cross disaster workers from our region have supported relief efforts in Oklahoma since tornadoes hit several communities early Sunday. They're assessing damage to homes and distributing food, water, and supplies. We're grateful for everyone who stepped up to help!

Severe weather continues to impact the region, and tornadoes are a potential hazard. Have multiple ways to get weather alerts, and remember: Watch: A tornado is possible. 👀 Warning: A tornado has been sighted 🌪️

Think of everything you could do after getting an extra hour of sleep this weekend. 😴 ✅ Check your smoke alarm 🔊 Install a smoke alarm ✋ Volunteer to install smoke alarms for others Still feeling energized? Get more home fire safety ideas at redcross.org/fire.

You didn't know you needed Halloween-themed blood donation jokes, did you? Tell us your favorite in the comments, then visit redcrossblood.org to schedule your next donation appointment. C'mon, don't be a scaredy cat. 😸

Severe storms are with strong winds are possible through this evening. Bring in outdoor items that can be blown away, like Halloween decorations, and remove diseased or damaged tree limbs. Find preparedness resources, including the FREE Emergency app at redcross.org/thunderstorm.

🎶 Halloween safety, spooky, scary. Tips for little ghosts. Tips for little ghouls. 🎶 Whether you're trick-or-treating or going to a werewolf bar mitzvah, all of us at the Red Cross hope it's a real scream. Visit rdcrss.org/3Usg9QK for all the safety tips. 🎃 #halloween

“Knowledge and recognition of cardiac arrest help everyday people act quickly when others need it the most.” Each year, more than 300,000 people in the U.S. die of sudden cardiac arrest. Visit rdcrss.org/40o2lup to learn the signs and what you can do to help someone.

There is high fire danger across much of the region today. You may have to leave your home quickly to stay safe. Know where you will go, how you will get there, and where you will stay. And remember: People start most wildfires. Safety tips at redcross.org/wildfire.

Some Red Crossers are making their second trips to help with hurricane relief. After about a week and a half at home, volunteer Keven Mann is headed back to Florida as part of the government operations team that keeps the Red Cross and area officials coordinated in their work.

Ruben Rivera became a Red Cross volunteer after Hurricane Helene hit Florida. “I was watching the news and they said they really needed volunteers for the Red Cross, and I said, 'Why not me?'" You can help, too. Visit redcross.org/volunteer to find your opportunity.

Shoutout to the Red Cross of Greater Kansas! The chapter was up for "Emergency Management Supporting Agency of the Year" at the 2024 Kansas Emergency Management Conference.

Kevin Charlwood and other Red Cross volunteers, KU students, and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical installed 70 smoke alarms in North Lawrence homes to wrap up National Fire Prevention Week. Read more at rdcrss.org/3Yq8vJ2.

Greater Kansas Chapter staff members made the trip for the Walmart Junction City grand reopening, joining several other community partners for the event. It was great connecting with residents and employees there. And thank you to Walmart for supporting the American Red Cross!

Volunteers Tim and Jana Stocker are taking a well-deserved rest. They drove throughout Florida's Big Bend for two weeks to bring meals to people after Hurricane Helene, making friends like photographer Charlie Jackson along the way. Thanks for sharing this photo, Charlie!

Thrive Restaurant Group is donating 10% of all sales today from their Applebee's locations in Kansas to Red Cross disaster relief. Supporting disaster relief enables us to be on the ground for disasters whenever and wherever they occur. READ MORE: rdcrss.org/3NjMDc3

Genyce Goodchild went from staffing her first shelter as a Red Cross volunteer in Oklahoma to training new volunteers to be shelter workers as a regional employee. Tonight, Genyce is in Florida to help people affected by Hurricane Milton. Read more: rdcrss.org/4eVmgVv.