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Within hours of the Friday, May 20 tornado hitting Gaylord, the American Red Cross set up an emergency shelter at E-Free Church for any displaced residents. About a dozen people have registered to stay at the shelter after the EF3 tornado wiped out homes and flattened several businesses. Food and shelter are available at E-Free Church, 1649 E. M-32, for anyone impacted by the tornado. Related: ‘Pure panic.’ Gaylord residents share stories of devastating tornadoThe dozens of injured people were scattered across four northern Michigan hospitals: Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Grayling Hospital, McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey and Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. More on MLive:Gaylord tornado was Michigan’s first EF3 since Dexter twister in 2012Michigan businesses offer support to Gaylord in tornado aftermath2 killed, 44 injured after tornado tore through Gaylord mobile home park and business district

Mia Radosavac lost her entire family to a house fire in 2018, and she is determined to prevent another family from experiencing a similar tragedy.

KALAMAZOO, MI – A fire early Friday, April 29, damaged a house on Shire Lane off North Westnedge Avenue. No one was injured in the 12:30 a.m. fire. A family of three was provided housing by the American Red Cross. Kalamazoo firefighters reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the home but had the fire under control within 10 minutes. Read more:Kalamazoo warns people living in homeless encampment in the woods to leave2022 NFL draft: The 20 best fits for the Detroit Lions on Day 2Cherry Health receives over $500K for new public health initiative

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

You hear it often: There’s a need for blood donors -- but there’s apparently a particular need for the Black community to step up and donate.

The “Pot for Plasma” campaign, created by The Greenhouse of Walled Lake, aims to raise awareness about the national blood shortage as well as encourage people to donate. Around the same time, the American Red Cross issued its first-ever blood crisis. “I saw the blood shortage and started reading up on it,” Millen said. Related: Red Cross calls on Genesee County residents to donate blood as winter storms intensify shortageDonors can give blood every 56 days. Ubaked Owner Bob Dodge said he was initially unaware of the blood shortage, but was eager to help.

This winter’s annual blood battle between college football fans comes at a critical time of need.

The promotion follows an announcement from the Red Cross earlier this month that it is facing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

Two blood drives scheduled in county in early February

The Red Cross said the outpouring of support is a step in the right direction, but it needs more donations to overcome the crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a 62% drop in blood drives at schools and colleges, according to the American Red Cross.

A Southeast Michigan dispensary is prepared to offer free marijuana to adults who prove they donated blood or plasma in an effort to aid a severe national blood and plasma shortage.

The American Red Cross has now declared a national blood crisis and said the nation is facing the worst shortage of blood in more than a decade.

Red Cross of Michigan hold blood drives following dire need for donors. The organization says they’re in crisis.

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for the first time as the country faces its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

A combination of the pandemic and severe weather have disrupted planned blood drives and caused a drop in donations.

The American Red Cross says it is facing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. “While some types of medical care can wait, others can’t,” said Dr. Pampee Young, chief medical officer of the Red Cross. The American Red Cross supplies 40% of the nation’s blood but has had to limit blood distributions to hospitals in recent weeks. “At a time when many businesses and organizations across the country are experiencing pandemic challenges – the Red Cross is no different. To volunteer to support Red Cross blood collections, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives at stores throughout Metro Detroit.

After seeing gas prices decline at the end of 2021, Michigan is seeing prices go back up this week.

Memorial blood drive has highest turnout

KALAMAZOO, MI – A blood drive is scheduled for Thursday in downtown Kalamazoo in honor of a Kalamazoo officer. The American Red Cross is holding the blood drive in memory of Kalamazoo Public Safety Sgt. The blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. This is the 36th year the Red Cross has held this blood drive. Parking is free and donors can receive a free long sleeve Red Cross T-shirt.

As millions begin planning meals and other holiday celebrations, AccuWeather talked to the American Red Cross to learn how to keep your family safe.

The American Red Cross is sending out a plea for help as the national blood supply hits a 10-year low.

The American Red Cross is sending out a plea for help as the national blood supply hits a 10-year low.

Seasonal illnesses, rising COVID cases and holiday travel threaten to make the shortage even worse.

Seasonal illnesses, rising COVID cases and holiday travel threaten to make the shortage even worse.

The West Bloomfield Fire Department said a working smoke alarm helped alert and save a resident from a fire Thursday night at a home in the 700 block of Sweetbriar Street.

Multiple-gallon donors show up at Red Cross blood drive in Ida

The Red Cross needs to collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to overcome the current shortage.

The Red Cross needs to collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to overcome the current shortage.

The City of Flat Rock is eyeing its community center as a possible future emergency shelter in event of a disaster.

According to the American Red Cross, September and October had the lowest national blood inventory levels in more than a decade.

Following is biographical information for two candidates running for Monroe City Council in the November 2 election:

The American Red Cross is offering prizes and gifts to encourage people to donate blood to alleviate a serious blood and platelet shortage nationwide.

In this blood clinic -- aptly called Vampire’s Lair -- there is nothing to fear. One donation can save up to three people.

The emergency blood shortage is pumping organizers to collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to supplement the need.

The American Red Cross said it is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage.

Donors are badly needed to alleviate a critical shortage of O-type blood in the Michigan and Ohio region, the American Red Cross has announced.

Gardner-White and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host blood drives on Aug. 19 and 20 in Metro Detroit.

A Monroe police officer is working to encourage others to donate blood as hospitals face a critical need.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Some residents of Ferguson Apartments could begin moving back in as soon as Monday night after a roof fire a day earlier displaced 83 residents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation but Lt. William Smith said Monday, Aug. 16, that residents would soon be able to return. The American Red Cross of West Michigan helped residents with immediate needs, including shelter, food and clothing. Meghan Lehman, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, said volunteers have been working with those who were forced out of their homes. The Red Cross helped victims of 1,200 house fires last year, she said.

Humanitarian aid is flowing into Haiti following Saturday’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake there and a death toll that has reached 1,297.

Gardner-White and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host blood drives on Aug. 19 and 2 in Metro Detroit.

Hospitals across the country are facing dangerously low supplies of blood.

If you’ve ever considered a career in helping to save lives, then this announcement is for you: The Red Cross may be just the organization to work with, and they’re hiring.

There are ways to prepare in advance so that you are not overwhelmed at the moment you need to leave.

It’s been a roller coaster for Donna Marks, Damita Pitman and their 80-year-old aunt, Rosetta.

As Metro Detroiters deal with the aftermath of the devastating storms, the American Red Cross is traveling from city to city to help people clean up.

This blood center in KC has a three-day supply of blood. It needs a seven-day reserve.

On June 26, popular bar and restaurant Honest John's was temporarily closed due to flooding after last weekend’s heavy rainfall. According to their Facebook, Honest...

As news of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside spread across the nation, organizations began efforts to support victims who were forced out of their homes in the wee hours of the morning with little to nothing.

A national blood shortage is now impacting hospitals around Metro Detroit. Some hospitals have been forced to make changes and are asking the public to roll up their sleeves to help out.

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The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to make an appointment as soon as possible to help address a national blood shortage.

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Here are tonight's top stories.

LAPEER, MI — In the aftermath of a large morning fire in downtown Lapeer, the city’s mayor lauded the community for rallying together. The structure fire began at 4:52 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, on West Nepessing Street. Craig Gormley previously said the fire happened on a street with several businesses and some apartments. “The community itself, the businesses down there, neighbors, everybody just came together and brought firefighters food and water,” Marquardt said. “As we mourn the loss of businesses, including our Lapeer location, we stand with every resident and patron of our practice.

Gardner-White Furniture is hosting blood drives at several of their Metro Detroit stores this week.

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The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to give blood and help refuel the blood supply. This spring, the Red Cross is teaming up with INDYCAR to urge people to help keep the blood supply on track by donating blood or platelets. Donation appointments may be scheduled by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org, calling (800) 733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Important COVID-19 information for donorsThe Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 patients.

FILE - In this March 31, 2020 file photo, a leaning sign sits in front of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. “There’s no other way to claim it than a Biden border crisis.”Texas Gov. The memo sent to Dallas City Council members says the Federal Emergency Management Agency and HHS will “be responsible for providing shelter management and contracts” for food, security, cleaning, and medical care at the convention center. Dallas previously offered space to HHS during the 2014 surge of crossings of immigrant children. HHS also has said it will house immigrant youths in Midland.

How the Red Cross is helping Texans in need Power has been restored to most of Texas, but now a water crisis is underway. Roughly a quarter of the state's population is under a "boil-water advisory." The rolling power outages caused pipes to burst in homes and shut down water treatment plants. Dan Halyburton, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joins CBSN to discuss how his organization is providing aid to those affected by this deadly winter weather.

The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month. Make an appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org, calling (800) 733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Health and safety protocols, including wearing masks and staying socially distant, are strictly followed at each Red Cross blood drive and donation center.

Collecting enough blood donations to meet the constant need was a challenge for the American Red Cross before the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why one Metro Detroit family wants to make sure that blood is always there for anyone who needs it. “Without that transfusion, we wouldn’t have been able to make the step two, step three, step four.”Throughout her treatment, blood was critical. The family speaks about their gratitude for her blood donors every day. READ: American Red Cross hosting blood drive in Metro Detroit this weekAppointments are strongly encouraged.

Dan Graustein has been donating blood since the 1970s. “It’s the most important thing that I do because it has potential of saving somebody’s life,” he said. “In 1974, there’s a blood competition between Michigan and Ohio State, same week that the football game is, and they compete on who can donate more blood,” he said. He said that in the past, the American Red Cross would donate your blood to one individual person. “I have donated white blood cells, plasma platelets,” he said.

The American Red Cross is hosting a hosting a blood, sponsored by Gardner-White Furniture, on Thursday and Friday. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 800-RED CROSS or go to the Blood Donor App, using the sponsor code: gardnerwhite. All donors at the drives will receive a coupon for $50 off a Gardner-White purchase of at least $399 and be entered to win a $500 Gardner-White gift certificate. Drawings will be held for each location. Blood donation opportunities at Gardner-White Furniture location:Jan. 14: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Ann Arbor (3725 Washtenaw Ave.)Auburn Hills (4445 N. Atlantic Blvd)Brighton (8393 W. Grand River Ave.)Canton (39453 Ford Road)Macomb (45300 Hayes Road)Warren (4400 E. 14 Mile Road)Waterford (4945 Dixie Highway)Jan. 15: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

COVID-19 plasma shortage: Donors could win trip to Super Bowl next yearThe American Red Cross is in search of COVID-19 plasma donors. Woman reported missing on New Year’s Day found deadA woman who was reported missing on New Year’s Day has been found dead in a field behind a Southgate apartment complex. On Saturday, the state reported a total of 497,127 cases and 12,598 deaths. New COVID-19 cases are slowing but deaths remain high in Michigan. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 20.2 million cases have been reported across the country as of Jan. 2.

3830, 2299 W. 12 Mile RoadBloomfield1/7/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bloomfield Blood Donation Center, 4190 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield1/14/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bloomfield Blood Donation Center, 4190 Telegraph Rd. Farmington Hills1/14/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Farmington Hills Blood Donation Center, 31150 Haggerty Rd. Farmington Hills1/21/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Farmington Hills Blood Donation Center, 31150 Haggerty Rd. Farmington Hills1/28/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Farmington Hills Blood Donation Center, 31150 Haggerty Rd.

Kim DeGiulio recently recovered from coronavirus and just like Evrod Cassimy, she decided to donate her convalescent plasma. Dec. 9, 2020: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 415,200; Death toll now at 10,213DeGiulio recovered from coronavirus in October. Now that she’s symptom-free and has the antibodies, she signed up to donate her plasma with the American Red Cross. All it took was filling out a form to declare you’ve recovered from COVID, then the American Red Cross reaches out to schedule a time to donate. If you’ve recovered and want to know if you qualify to donate, just visit this website.

I’d heard rumblings that you could give blood through the American Red Cross, and they’d test your blood for antibodies. Worth mentioning: The Red Cross says it’s a perfectly safe time to donate, despite COVID-19. How to interpret your resultsMine said: “COVID-19 Test Result: NEGATIVE.” And I blanked for a second, as in, “Negative? Learn more about COVID-19 antibody testing.” (It’s like the Red Cross knows that we’re not all health experts). The Red Cross could use your donation one way or the other.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Western Michigan University’s ROTC program is hosting a Veterans Day blood drive this week. The ROTC department is partnering with the American Red Cross for its community blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Wesley Foundation, 820 Rankin Ave. on WMU’s campus, according to a press release from the ROTC. "Hosting a blood drive coincides with WMU’s Army ROTC core values of giving back to the community,” said Cris Obreiter, blood drive coordinator. “This blood drive is our way of giving staff, colleagues, neighbors and even strangers an opportunity to help save lives," Obreiter said. “As local public health, we are in support of community members donating blood with the American Red Cross,” Warner said.

The Monroe County Amateur Radio Public Service Corps will participate in their annual Simulated Emergency Test drill Oct. 10. The Monroe County Amateur Radio Public Service Corps will participate in their annual Simulated Emergency Test drill Oct. 10. The ham radio operators will be set up at the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center, American Red Cross, and their homes. The Simulated Emergency Test will test the ability to pass along emergency messages between Amateur Radio Operators, County Emergency Operations Centers and counterparts throughout the State of Michigan. In these and other situations, ham radio still works when cell, internet and public safety communications don’t.“ The reason for that is no infrastructure or electricity is needed to run amateur radio.

Appointments are encouraged for the blood drive, which takes place Monday. ERIE – A blood drive will be held Monday by the American Red Cross at Erie Post 3925, Veterans of Foreign Wars, hall. The drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. in the post home, 1944 Erie Rd. The Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to schedule an appointment by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Giving blood helps alleviate shortages and helps ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall, organizers said.

No one was injured, and firefighters rescued a cat from the blaze Wednesday afternoon. A three-alarm fire that may have been caused by smoking destroyed a manufactured home in the Raisin Ridge subdivision off M-50 in Raisinville Township Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured, and firefighters rescued a cat from the blaze. When it gets to the roof, it’s pretty much gone.”The homeowner and his son had already evacuated before firefighters arrived. Both the American Red Cross and Monroe Community Ambulance assisted the family, which had to find other lodging for the night.

Volunteers wearing disposable masks walked from group to group, taking down their information and asking what they need for the days ahead. Normally, they'd be gathering in school gymnasiums and meeting halls, sleeping on cots and eating at buffet lines, all provided by organizations like the Red Cross, Salvation Army and other faith and community groups. When possible, displaced residents are sent to hotels instead of group shelters. In group shelters, staffers are using plastic pipes strung with clear shower curtains to separate evacuees but allow them to see out from their own socially distanced areas. In Oregon, group shelters are set up at churches, colleges and community buildings, while malls, golf courses and other businesses opened parking for evacuees who can stay in recreational vehicles.

MIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Historic flooding caused by dam failures forced thousands from their homes in mid-Michigan. The Edenville dam and Sanford dams failed. At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Edenville Dam that created Wixom Lake gave away. MORE: Residents in Midland County return after evacuationsThe American Red Cross is still helping residents impacted by the floods. READ: Residents want answers in Edenville Dam failure that led to devastating floodsView the list of shelters below:

The American Red Cross is encouraging blood donations, and has announced its next Monroe County blood drives. Citizens can help ensure communities arent facing another health crisis on top of the COVID-19 threat by donating blood at upcoming blood donation opportunities in Monroe County. Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Each blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, said Christy Peters, a communications manager for the Red Cross. Donating blood and blood platelets are essential to community health, she said in a press release.

An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. May 19 at the Monroe Post 1138, Veterans of Foreign Wars, hall, 400 Jones Ave.An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. May 19 at the Monroe Post 1138, Veterans of Foreign Wars, hall, 400 Jones Ave. This drive is hosted by the post. Our blood drive on the 19th of this month is still on, organizers said. We have plenty of openings as of now so please go online and schedule your appointment now as it will fill up soon. Please wear a mask but we do have some if your dont have one.To schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on The App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999.

Its official: Tiger-Phil II will be held Sunday, May 24 at Medalist Golf Club in Florida. WarnerMedia and the golfers will collectively make a charitable donation of $10 million to benefit COVID-19 relief. Phil came out talking trash, but Tiger had the green jacket ready It's @TigerWoods & Peyton vs. @PhilMickelson & @TomBrady Capital One's The Match is on May 24 at Tiger's course, The Medalist, only on TNT. Live coverage airing on TNT, TBS, truTV and HLN will feature unprecedented access with all players having open mics throughout the entire competition, including the capability to communicate directly with other golfers and the broadcast commentators. More information on the live production, including the commentator team, will be announced leading up to the event.

High water levels in the Great Lakes are expected to cause severe flooding, shoreline erosion, and road and infrastructure damage even worse than was seen last year, the Detroit Free Press reported. High water levels are expected to cause severe flooding, shoreline erosion, and road and infrastructure damage even worse than was seen last year, the Detroit Free Press reported. As of February, the water level of every one of the Great Lakes except Lake Ontario had reached a record high. ***You'll find previous reports about high water and flooding along Lake Erie at The Monroe News' severe weather page. You can find more news and announcements for Monroe County readers at our coronavirus special section.

In addition, we are seeing a significant decrease in people coming to blood centers to donate blood. Blood banks in Washington state experienced a shortage earlier this month that required other blood centers to ship blood from outside the region, and supplies in New York state also dipped. The American Red Cross also raised the alarm about blood shortages, saying it expects the number of cancellations to continue to increase. Coronavirus is not transmissible via transfusion, according to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross said Americans can schedule an appointment to give blood at RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blood banks are concerned about potential shortages as Americans concerned about catching the new coronavirus avoid donation sites and companies with employees working from home cancel blood drives. Blood has a short shelf life, so its not like we can stockpile it.Most blood centers try to keep an inventory of a three-day supply, according to the AABB. Finson said 60% of Bloodworks Northwests blood is from mobile blood drives, and the push to have people work from home has resulted in many being canceled. He is encouraging individuals and sponsors of blood drives to schedule appointments and keep their commitments, and that blood banks around country can continue to shift supply to where it is needed. In Seattle, Finson said donations picked up over the weekend, but on Tuesday, Bloodworks Northwest was around 140 short of its 1,000 donor-per-day target.

The American Red Cross will have a reorganization in April; moving Monroe County out of the Southeast Michigan Chapter into the new Northern Ohio Region. When that happens, Monroe County will be combined with Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Wood, Fulton and Henry Counties in Ohio. An announcement on the change said the chapter leader will be Rachel Hepner-Zawaodny, currently executive director of the Northwest Ohio chapter. We dont know.The Monroe County chapter began in April, 1915, with its first headquarters at the Sawyer Homestead. Thats why a van and equipment trailer parked outside the chapter office has Monroe County Chapter markings.

More than 30 people participated in this week's American Red Cross blood drive. A blood drive took place Tuesday at Monroe County Community College. Pizzo, 48, donated a pint of blood for the first time, saying it was for a good cause. Wright is an Army veteran who lives in Dundee. He was assisted by Red Cross nurse Stephanie Lorenzen of Toledo. Both Pizzo and Pullou were among more than 30 persons who donated during the drive hosted by the MCCC Student Government (second photo).

The American Red Cross hopes to ease a critical need for all blood types in 2020, but especially O Negative. The American Red Cross is holding almost a dozen area blood drives in January and February in an attempt to ease a critical need for all blood types in 2020, but especially O Negative. The Red Cross announced the following drives are planned:Jan. 7 Monroe Church of the Nazarene, 3401 S. Custer Rd. (M-50), 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14 Administration Building, Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most people will need blood in their lifetime, he said.

Supplies of certain blood types like O-positive and O-negative are quickly disappearing, so the Red Cross is offering the gift cards to draw donors. The American Red Cross is giving a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card to persons who donate blood by Dec. 18 to help meet an urgent need for blood. Supplies of certain blood types like O-positive and O-negative are quickly disappearing, so the Red Cross is offering the gift cards to draw donors. Those who donate by Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, courtesy of its partner Suburban Propane. Those who cant donate before Dec. 18 can get an exclusive winter Red Cross long- sleeved T-shirt if they give between Dec. 19 and Jan. 5, while supplies last.

This is the time to give, says the American Red Cross. At the moment, the American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage. Patients need you right now, the Red Cross said in a press release. Critical treatments and emergency care may be delayed without the generosity of Red Cross Donors.To show its gratitude for making time to give between Nov. 18 and Dec. 18, the Red Cross will send a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card by email courtesy of its partner Suburban Propane. In addition, the Red Cross is offering a free longsleeved Red Cross T-shirt when someone donates Nov. 27-30, while supplies last.Type O-negative blood is urgently needed.

DETROIT - Members of Michigan Task Force One and American Red Cross are staging to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. A convoy of Michigan first responders is on the move, heading toward the areas expected to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. The convoy is called Michigan Task Force One. "It's probably one of the most fulfilling things that someone in the task force will experience in their careers," Michigan Task Force One leader Shadd Whitehead said. "We want to be able to provide shelter and food for anyone who is impacted," said Mary Lynn Foster, of the American Red Cross.

Copyright 2017 CNNDETROIT - The Michigan region of the American Red Cross has sent 38 volunteers and three emergency response vehicles to assist with advance hurricane relief efforts across the southeast. The Red Cross is working with partners to support evacuation centers. Sunday night, 2,600 people stayed in 60 Red Cross and community evacuation shelters in Florida. The Red Cross is working to get more than 1,600 trained volunteers from all over the country to areas they are needed. They are also moving 110 emergency response vehicles and 99 semi trailer loads full of relief supplies including cots, blankets and ready-to-eat meals.

DETROIT - To help address the emergency blood shortage, the American Red Cross and Meijer, Inc. are partnering for a blood drive today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Via Concourse at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Currently, the Red Cross said it has less than a three-day supply of most blood types and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Everyone who goes to donate will receive a pair of complimentary tickets to a Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons preseason game. There will also be other prize giveaways throughout the day. This is the second year Little Caesars Arena has hosted this blood drive in the 60,000 square feet Via Concourse.

MONROE, Mich. – The American Red Cross announced Wednesday it is actively assisting community residents in Monroe County with disaster relief supplies and recovery support following localized flooding resulting from recent coastal winds. Red Cross damage assessments indicate more than 200 homes have been impacted by flood waters, with about 27 homes being either destroyed or severely damaged. Donations to Michigan Floods enable the Red Cross to help people prepare for, respond to and recover from these disasters. Download the FREE “Emergency App,” which combines content from the group of award-winning Red Cross apps with additional information about what to do in case of 14 different types of emergencies and disasters. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

DETROIT – There will be many events and memorials Tuesday to honor the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. There will be a memorial service in downtown Detroit at 11 a.m. in Campus Martius. At 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, a moment of silence will be held at Detroit Metro Airport. The Port Huron Police Department will hold a "Service of Remembrance" at 9 a.m. at the International Flag Plaza. Several other local communities will hold similar events and memorials.