The American Red Cross responds to disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires and other situations that cause human suffering or create human needs that those affected cannot alleviate without assistance such as the tragedies that occurred on September 11th.

On the local and national level, the Red Cross works with government, business, labor unions, religious and community organizations as well as other voluntary agencies identifying resources and roles, sharing information, and finding ways to ensure a coordinated and efficient response to any disaster that strikes.

The Red Cross works in partnership with people affected by disaster to help them return to living independently as quickly as possible.

The Red Cross provides the following services to people affected by disasters: