Babysitter's Training

Tues., September 14: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

November 1/2: 12:30-4:00 pm

December 28/29: 12:30-4:00 pm

Adult CPR

Thurs., September 2: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Sat., September 11: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Thurs., September 16: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

First Aid and CPR

Sat., September 11: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thurs., September 16: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Chapter Volunteer Meeting

RSVP for dinner/attendance

Mon., September 13: 6:30 pm

International Update

Chapter Board Meeting

Tues., September 28: 6:15 pm

Chapter

Our Mission

The American Red Cross empowers ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in emergency situations. We train. We mobilize. We connect donors and volunteers to those in urgent need of a helping hand. Whether it is a hurricane or a heart attack; a call for blood or a call for help, the American Red Cross is there. Together, we can transform a life in crisis into a life of hope.

Red Cross News

June-24-2010

Preparing for Summer Vacation!

Folks are ready to get out the door and hit the beach for their summer vacation. Judy Peterson and Seamus Mooney, director of Emergency Preparedness for Frederick County, discuss some tips on ho

June-9-2010

Critical Shortage of Type O Blood

The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critical levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood

June-2-2010

Hurricane Season Begins

May is statistically the wettest month of the year, but last month's rainfall totals came in well below the average. Despite rainy days, the total was 2.45 inches. The averag

May-7-2010

"John, there's been a devastating fire..."

"...Would you mind taking the ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle) to th...â€ I cut Judy off mid sentence with a willing and exclamatory, â€œJust tell me where.â€ I grabbed the keys, my Red Cross vest

May-7-2010

Fire on Bartlett Property

Fire gutted a 14-unit apartment building in Buckeystown owned by U.S. Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett Thursday afternoon, though no serious injuries were reported. Bartlett (R-Dist. 6),

Are You Ready for Hurricane Earl?

The Red Cross is keeping a close watch on Hurricane Earl as the storm gains strength in the Atlantic Ocean. If it continues on its current path, there is the potential for Earl to have a major impact on the East Coast. Already, with Danielle leading the way and the possibility of Fiona joining in, we are experiencing powerful rip currents all along the East Coast. With the Labor Day holiday weekend only a few days away, the Red Cross advises anyone visiting eastern shore points to swim only on lifeguard-protected beaches, within the designated swimming areas. Click here to learn more about preparing for Earl's arrival.