American Red Cross of Alaska

10/20/2026

Gearing up for spooky season at the Anchorage office is always easier with a little help from the West High Red Cross Club. This students used their creative talents to decorate the office for our upcoming Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff. Thank you to these amazing high school students who spend their free time giving back to their community.

10/19/2026

The only scary thing about volunteering with the Red Cross is missing the chance to make a difference.

This spooky season, join the Red Cross volunteer team and make a lasting impact in your community. From disaster response to supporting our local active duty military members, volunteers help bring hope when it's needed most.

🎃 No fangs required. Just a willingness to help. Check out the link in the comments to learn what volunteer opportunities are available in your area.

10/17/2026

After more than 30 years with the Red Cross, Bill Morrow is retiring following a career dedicated to helping people in their greatest moments of need. Beginning his Red Cross journey in 1995, Bill has been a steadfast leader, mentor, and champion for our mission, leaving an immeasurable impact on communities across Alaska.

Today, we gathered to celebrate Bill's final day and thank him for three decades of service, friendship, and dedication. While we will miss his wisdom, humor, and steady presence, we are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind and the many lives he has touched along the way.

Please join us in wishing Bill a happy and well-deserved retirement. Thank you, Bill, for 30 years of living the Red Cross mission and making Alaska stronger, safer, and more resilient.

10/15/2026

It takes a very special person to make an eight-year-long volunteer commitment, and Terri Dennett is definitely a very special person. Once a week, for the past eight years, Terri has briefed individuals joining the military about the services the Red Cross provides. This past week, Terri received a special thank-you from the Military Entrance Processing Command for her dedication to those who are serving our country. We'd also like to extend our gratitude to Terri for her commitment to the Red Cross and our Service to the Armed Forces team.

10/15/2026

Join us on October 24 for our Sound the Alarm campaign in Anchorage as we work alongside volunteers to install free smoke alarms and help families create escape plans that can save lives.

No experience is necessary. We’ll provide the training, tools, and support. Whether you're a longtime volunteer or looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is a hands-on opportunity to help make homes safer in our community.

📅 October 24 from 12- 4 p.m
🏠 Install smoke alarms and share fire safety information
❤️ Help save lives, one home at a time

Sign up today and be part of this lifesaving effort! Check out the link in the comments

10/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Julia Baines as the new Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross of Alaska.

Raised in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, Julia brings extensive emergency management experience and a deep commitment to helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Julia previously served as the Mass Care Coordinator in the State of Alaska Emergency Operations Center and has supported responses ranging from local emergencies to major disasters, including Ex-Typhoon Halong. She also deployed to Florida to assist communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

To learn more about Julia, check out the link in the comments and join us in welcoming Julia to the team!

10/09/2026

Our amazing Service to the Armed Forces volunteers came together yesterday for a fun afternoon of decorating Halloween-themed candy collection boxes for an upcoming Trick-or-Treat event at the JBER Hospital! 🎃🍬

These creative volunteers put their artistic talents to work to help bring a little extra joy to military families and children this Halloween season. Thank you to everyone who helped make these festive boxes spook-tacular, and if you're at JBER Hospital this month, consider donating candy to support this good cause.

10/09/2026

Practice makes perfect and these preparedness volunteers are practicing their smoke alarm installation skills to gear up for our Sound The Alarm Event on October 24th. Spread the word! We'll be installing FREE smoke alarms in the Kathy Estates and Idle Wheels neighborhoods from 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm. You can register to volunteer or sign up for an installation appointment here: https://rdcrss.org/3JNtC0y

10/06/2026

Did you know that unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of home fires? Fire Department Chronicles creator Jason Patton, does! Check out this great new video featuring Jason and the American Red Cross, which uses humor to highlight practical safety tips.

What starts as a quick scroll can turn into a kitchen emergency. In...

10/05/2026

All jokes aside, Fire Prevention Week is a great time to make sure your family has a plan in case of a home fire.

🏃 Practice your escape plan: Two minutes is the amount of time that fire experts say you may have to safely escape a home fire before it’s too late.
🏡 Have a meeting place: Designate a safe meeting place away from your home to ensure everyone is accounted for.
🧯 Test your smoke alarms: Check your smoke alarms to ensure they are working and not expired. Replace them every ten years.