Montana Red Cross

Through a worldwide network, the American Red Cross provides 24-hour support to members of the military, their families - in war zones, military hospitals, and on military installations around the world. The Governor's Office of Community Service is joining the efforts by partnering with the Red Cross as part of its Ready Montana program...

The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters a year, providing shelter, food, emotional support, and other necessities to those affected.  In Montana, the Red Cross responds to a need once every 31 hours.  The American Red Cross is not a government agency, but relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work...

The Montana Red Cross put a shelter on standby Monday night for residents of West Riverside and Cambridge Road that may be affected or eventually displaced by fire due to mandatory evacuations. The East Missoula Community Center at 314 Montana Avenue is ready to open with staff on a moment’s notice...

The Montana Red Cross opened a shelter at the end of day Thursday to provide space for those who cannot return to their homes due to flooding in Missoula. The shelter, located at Christ the King Church at 1400 Gerald Street, currently has no shelter population, but is staffed and ready to receive residents displaced by high water...

Cooler temperatures  mixed with rain continue to add high river levels throughout Montana. Temperatures will be cooler this week right through the holiday weekend with two significant rain events expected. According to National Weather Service  predictions, the Clark Fork River, above Missoula, could rise above flood stage, while the Blackfoot River near Bonner will see a large increase in flows w

The Montana Red Cross has deployed 5 volunteers to aid Southern storm victims. More volunteers are slated to be sent this week  in response to the deadly storms that have displaced thousands in the Southern and Midwestern states. 5 volunteers left Montana on Sunday morning and will be stationed in Jackson Mississippi for a period of 14 to 21  days.