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TampaRedCross

  1. Heartfelt thanks to our Armed Forces this Memorial Day. We support you with emergency messages 24/7. Thank you for your service! about 15 hours ago via web
  2. Family is safe after this AM's fire. Man is recovering from light burns from saving his dog. They're staying w/family; we gave food&clothes. 7:06 AM May 27th via HootSuite
  3. Many couples volunteer together. 1 couple on their honeymoon got up this am to help ppl in a Lealman fire. They're en route; more to come... 6:05 AM May 27th via HootSuite
  4. Remembering #Joplin today. #RedCross is still active on the ground there helping after the devastating tornado last year. 8:13 AM May 22nd via web
  5. May 8 is World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. Curious about Red Cross history and heritage? ow.ly/aM4Mb 8:50 AM May 8th via HootSuite
  6. A fire in Treasure Island left a woman & her dog in need of food & clothes. We're also sheltering 2 people after a kitchen fire in St. Pete. 1:03 PM May 2nd via HootSuite
  7. We are on our way back from a home that was destroyed in a Wesley Chapel fire. We gave food, clothes, and shelter to a dad and his 2 kids. 7:54 AM May 2nd via HootSuite
  8. Busy night for volunteers: Tampa housefire left 2 in need; Hudson brush fire forced 200 from their homes. We’re offering them shelter & hope 6:59 AM May 1st via HootSuite
  9. It's #Admin Professional's Day! Want to give them a super gift? How about an emergency preparedness kit? ow.ly/9kYAG 6:25 AM Apr 25th via HootSuite
  10. If you're near USF today, visit us in the Marshall Center for the 3rd Annual Certify-a-Bull (Hands-only CPR edition!) ow.ly/i/AheA 8:03 AM Apr 24th via HootSuite
  11. It's #EarthDay! Tpa Bay #RedCross is proud of launching "Save A Life, Save the Earth" w/ Hands-only #CPR. Learn more: ow.ly/9kY81 9:15 AM Apr 22nd via HootSuite
  12. #RedCross volunteers were in Hudson this am to give food, clothes & shelter to 3 people who lost their home in a fire. ow.ly/1KXurG 8:45 AM Apr 21st via HootSuite
  13. A St. Pete fire left 2 adults & 4 kids in need of aid today. The family received food, clothes, & shelter thanks to our donors & volunteers. 12:38 PM Apr 20th via HootSuite
  14. A young couple & their two kids needed clothes & food after a fire claimed their home in St. Pete. The family is safe and recovering now. 5:49 AM Apr 18th via HootSuite
  15. It's National #Volunteer Week! We salute our #RedCross volunteer family & encourage you to become one of the thousands of dedicated heroes! 6:05 AM Apr 16th via HootSuite
  16. Big thanks to our volunteers!!...RT @timintampa: In 2011, your Tampa Bay #RedCross responded to 498 disasters & assisted nearly 630 families 9:44 AM Apr 13th via HootSuite
  17. After a single family fire in Dunedin #RedCross volunteers aided 2 adults and 2 children with food, clothing, shoes & shelter. 6:12 AM Apr 11th via HootSuite
  18. With boating season upon us, remember to have enough life jackets & check that all your safety equipment is in working condition 7:46 AM Apr 10th via HootSuite
  19. Thanks to vols for assisting two families and 5+ children with their needs this Easter after fires affected their homes early this morning. 11:26 AM Apr 8th via web
  20. One yr ago today, 9 tornadoes tore thru Tpa Bay, launching 137 disaster ops. in 46 states during '11. ow.ly/i/qcpb 5:25 AM Mar 31st via HootSuite