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Elbow Grease and Ingenuity

People make their way back home this week, returning in many cases to homes without power.

Red Cross Means Help, Hope for Family During Tropical Storm Hanna

The Martinez family came to the shelter because they knew from their previous experiences that the Red Cross would provide safe haven.

Shelters Provide Refuge for Families Escaping Hurricane Gustav

Ailisa Piert climbed out of the car in Dallas after a nine- hour drive from Beaumont, Texas, arriving at the Dallas Convention Center with her two grandsons, two daughters and her daughters boyfriend.

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Red Cross News

Find out how the American Red Cross is helping disaster survivors around the country

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Texas Welcomes Help from American Red Cross Following Hurricane Dolly

Dolly weakened as she traveled across the state, but left plenty of damaged communities in her wake. American Red Cross workers have moved people and supplies farther into affected areas as areas are deemed safe.

American Red Cross Focuses on Flooding in Central United States

The Central United States are also dealing with severe weather and more rain is expected in many areas.

Possible Record Setting Tornado Season - Red Cross on the Scene

An average of 1,200 tornadoes and 60 tornado-related deaths are reported in the United States every year. NOAA predicts that 2008 will likely exceed that average.

Latest Tornadoes Bring Destruction; Red Cross Provides Care

As tornado season ends and hurricane season begins, the Red Cross reminds families to have a plan and be prepared.

Active 2008 Hurricane Season Predictions Reinforce the Need to Prepare

The Red Cross urges everyone to dust off their disaster supplies kit and get better prepared now for a variety of disasters such as hurricanes and the high winds, flooding and tornadoes that may accompany them.