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More than 40 residents displaced after fire destroys apartments in Richmond
Read full article: More than 40 residents displaced after fire destroys apartments in RichmondInvestigators say 20 units in the apartment complex were destroyed. No one was injured but more than 40 residents are now without a home because the building was completely destroyed.
Texas sends aid as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton; here’s how the Red Cross says you can help too
Read full article: Texas sends aid as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton; here’s how the Red Cross says you can help tooThis afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he is sending help to Florida—as the area braces for back-to-back hurricanes. Now, our local Red Cross is asking for volunteers ahead of another extremely dangerous storm.
Where to donate blood in the Houston area ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Where to donate blood in the Houston area ahead of Hurricane MiltonWith Hurricane Milton threatening Florida, the need for blood donations has become urgent due to potential disruptions in blood drives leading to shortages.
3 young girls killed in condo fire reported at SW Houston complex
Read full article: 3 young girls killed in condo fire reported at SW Houston complexHouston firefighters responded to a fire on Albacore Drive at the Monterra Condominiums early Sunday morning, where three juveniles were confirmed dead, according to HFD.
A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery
Read full article: A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recoveryThousands of displaced residents on Maui have faced a year of anxious uncertainty since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina.
Need food and water? Here’s a list of food distribution events happening in Houston after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Need food and water? Here’s a list of food distribution events happening in Houston after Hurricane BerylIn the wake of Hurricane Beryl, thousands in the Houston area are left without food and water. Communities are stepping up to provide essential supplies to those in need. Here’s where you can find help:
Israeli strikes on tent camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials say
Read full article: Israeli strikes on tent camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials sayGaza health officials say Israeli strikes on a tent camp outside the southern city of Rafah have killed at least 25 people and wounded another 50.
Rescue teams in Taiwan searching for family feared trapped in rockslide following earthquake
Read full article: Rescue teams in Taiwan searching for family feared trapped in rockslide following earthquakeRescue teams are searching for a family of five feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years.
At least 7 are dead and 38 are rescued after a migrant boat was found near Spain's Canary Islands
Read full article: At least 7 are dead and 38 are rescued after a migrant boat was found near Spain's Canary IslandsSpanish maritime rescuers and the Red Cross say two bodies have been found in a migrant boat making the risky but increasingly popular voyage from West Africa toward Spain’s Canary Islands.
Live updates | More Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released under truce
Read full article: Live updates | More Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released under truceThe Israeli military has released 30 more Palestinian prisoners after eight more Israeli hostages were freed from captivity in the Gaza Strip under the temporary cease-fire.
Morocco quake: This is how Houstonians can help
Read full article: Morocco quake: This is how Houstonians can helpMorocco earthquake survivors are struggling in the aftermath of a magnitude-6.8 tremor hit Friday night in the region south of Marrakech, and now, aid groups are working to help those affected.
Pitch 25 hosting fundraiser to help those affected by wildfires in Maui
Read full article: Pitch 25 hosting fundraiser to help those affected by wildfires in MauiHoustonians are known for giving back to communities who need help after a disaster. Brian Ching owns Pitch 25 in downtown Houston, and he wanted to raise money for those affected by the devastating wildfires in Maui.
Things to know about a landslide that has destroyed homes in Southern California
Read full article: Things to know about a landslide that has destroyed homes in Southern CaliforniaLeaders of a Southern California city hit by a destructive landslide are planning to vote on a resolution to declare a local emergency.
American Red Cross continues to assist displaced tenants and homeowners 1 week after tornado
Read full article: American Red Cross continues to assist displaced tenants and homeowners 1 week after tornadoThe Red Cross set up shop in Houston and in Pasadena on Thursday to provide assistance to families impacted and displaced by last week’s tornado.
At least 40 displaced on Christmas Eve after 2-alarm fire breaks out at apartments in Upper Kirby area
Read full article: At least 40 displaced on Christmas Eve after 2-alarm fire breaks out at apartments in Upper Kirby areaNearly two dozen residents were left without homes on Christmas Eve after a 2-alarm swept through an apartment complex in the Upper Kirby area Saturday afternoon.
Chicago mayor seeks help for immigrants bused from Texas
Read full article: Chicago mayor seeks help for immigrants bused from TexasChicago officials have asked the public for volunteers and donations to help immigrants being bused to the city from Texas amid the Republican-led state’s political battle over the immigration policies of President Joe Biden’s administration.
Flooding looms large again in Mississippi's capital city
Read full article: Flooding looms large again in Mississippi's capital citySome Jackson residents are moving belongings out of their homes while others are stocking up on sandbags in anticipation of the Pearl River flooding Mississippi’s capital city.
Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help
Read full article: Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant helpThe Pentagon has once again denied a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard assistance in dealing with thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Texas and Arizona.
Relatives of POWs call on Red Cross to help find loved ones
Read full article: Relatives of POWs call on Red Cross to help find loved onesRelatives of prisoners of war taken captive by Russia after the fall of Azovstal steel plant are calling for answers a week on from a prison attack in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine that reportedly killed dozens.
Classroom Ready: Here are some steps to keep students safe as they head back to class
Read full article: Classroom Ready: Here are some steps to keep students safe as they head back to classWith students heading back into the classroom soon, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, wanted to help kids remain safe as they head back to school.
DC requests National Guard help with busloads of migrants
Read full article: DC requests National Guard help with busloads of migrantsThe District of Columbia has requested National Guard assistance to help stem a “growing humanitarian crisis” prompted by thousands of migrants that have been sent to Washington by a pair of southern states.
EXPLAINER: What might happen to 100s of Ukrainian POWs?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What might happen to 100s of Ukrainian POWs?The Red Cross says it has registered “hundreds” of Ukrainians POWs who have left the giant Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol after holding out in a weeks-long standoff with besieging Russian forces.
Fire destroys 7 apartment units, damages 9 others in SW Houston
Read full article: Fire destroys 7 apartment units, damages 9 others in SW HoustonA fire at an apartment complex in southwest Houston is now under investigation.Flames were first reported at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the 10000 block of Club Creek Drive.
International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies
Read full article: International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, suppliesAid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis amid Omicron surge
Read full article: Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis amid Omicron surgeThe American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care.
Firefighters battle massive blaze at apartment complex in Pasadena, officials say
Read full article: Firefighters battle massive blaze at apartment complex in Pasadena, officials sayFirefighters with the Pasadena Fire Department and Houston Fire Department worked to put out a blaze at an apartment complex located in Pasadena, officials said Tuesday.
2 people injured, 7 units destroyed in apartment fire in west Houston, HFD says
Read full article: 2 people injured, 7 units destroyed in apartment fire in west Houston, HFD saysHouston firefighters were called to the scene of a fire at an apartment complex in west Houston that injured two people Saturday morning.
Red Cross warns that coronavirus cases are exploding in Asia
Read full article: Red Cross warns that coronavirus cases are exploding in AsiaThe International Federation of the Red Cross says coronavirus cases are exploding in Asia with over 5.9 million new confirmed infections over the past two weeks.
Mom, 11 children displaced after fire rips through northwest Harris County home
Read full article: Mom, 11 children displaced after fire rips through northwest Harris County homeHOUSTON – A mother and her 11 children are left without a home for the holidays after a massive fire devastated their house. Daniel Arizpe with the Cy-Fair Fire Department said the fire started in the garage and quickly spread into the attic. Catherine Modlies said she’s thankful she and her children were awake when they smelled smoke. “Instead of them panicking, they went straight to action, ya’ll,” the mom of 11 said. Arizpe said Harris County Fire Marshal Office investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire, but is believed to have started in the garage.
Belgium fears ICU beds could reach capacity next month
Read full article: Belgium fears ICU beds could reach capacity next monthFILE - In this Thursday, April 23, 2020 file photo, nurses cheer as a patient who had COVID-19 leaves the intensive care ward at the MontLegia CHC hospital in Liege, Belgium. Belgium's intensive care units will hit capacity by mid-November if new coronavirus cases continue to soar at the same pace, according to the country's health authorities. File)BRUSSELS – Belgium’s intensive care units will hit capacity by mid-November if new coronavirus cases continue to soar at the same pace, the country’s health authorities warned Wednesday. The latest COVID-19 figures published Wednesday by the national institute of public health show that Belgium has seen 7,360 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours. Van Laethem said the country is currently the second-worst in Europe in terms of new coronavirus infections, behind the Czech Republic.
Katy neighborhood providing food, essential items to Hurricane Laura evacuees in Houston
Read full article: Katy neighborhood providing food, essential items to Hurricane Laura evacuees in HoustonKATY – Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwest Louisiana nearly three weeks ago, and people there are still living in miserable conditions. On Thursday, Chick-fil-A provided dinner to evacuees staying at the Residence Inn Marriott Hotel in Katy. In the past three weeks, Austin has been paying about $100 dollars a night at the Residence Inn Marriott in Katy. The trio and countless other volunteers from one Katy neighborhood have delivered over a thousand meals in two weeks to about 300 evacuees. If you would like to know more about the Facebook Group in Katy helping evacuees, click here.
Hurricane Laura evacuee, single mother, searches in vain for open Red Cross shelter for 4 days, 1,000 miles
Read full article: Hurricane Laura evacuee, single mother, searches in vain for open Red Cross shelter for 4 days, 1,000 milesPeople in charge there told Roy Red Cross shelters would be open in Mesquite, Texas, near Dallas, 292 miles away, she said. Red Cross officials (on the phone) then directed Roy to travel 246 miles to a Red Cross shelter in Houston, Forge Families Community Center, Roy said, which she discovered when she arrived is not actually a Red Cross shelter. Red Cross responded to KPRC with a statement that did not explain the miscommunication problems. A representative for Texas Emergency Operations, which partners with Red Cross, said he also did not understand where communication broke down. Houston locations were used by Red Cross for Hurricane Laura Shelter until a day after the storm, when the Red Cross redirected evacuees away from Houston to Dallas, Austin and San Antonio (cities further inland), the state rep said.
‘We have no rooms’: Hurricane evacuees trying to find long-term lodging after hotel issues
Read full article: ‘We have no rooms’: Hurricane evacuees trying to find long-term lodging after hotel issuesTOMBALL, Texas – A Louisiana family that evacuated ahead of Hurricane Laura has spent the last few nights at a hotel in Tomball. The family of nearly two dozen, including kids, left their homes in the Lake Charles area right before Laura arrived. They initially paid for hotel rooms in Austin, Dailey said. But with costs adding up, she said the Red Cross told her to head to a Hyatt in Houston. We’ve been out of rooms,” Dailey said.
10 firefighters treated for heat exhaustion during Wharton apartment fire
Read full article: 10 firefighters treated for heat exhaustion during Wharton apartment fireWHARTON – A fire caused extensive damage to an apartment complex in Wharton. The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Briar Pointe Apartments in the 1700 block of Briar Lane. When firefighters arrived, flames and heavy smoke could be seen shooting from the roof of the two-story building. High heat and humidity made it difficult for crews to fire the flames. Ten firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion.