Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis

The historic shortage is forcing doctors to make tough decisions on who should get blood and who has to wait until there is more supply.

• Jan 11, 2022

Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis

The Red Cross is declaring a national blood crisis for the first time and is asking people to donate immediately as doctors are being forced to make tough decisions on who should get blood and who needs to wait. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• Jan 10, 2022
• 2:10

Urgent need for blood donations amid pandemic

Since the start of the pandemic, the nation's blood supply has been dwindling. The American Red Cross aims to have a 5-day supply at all times, but right now only has enough to last three days. Norah O'Donnell speaks to Red Cross' CEO.

• Jul 16, 2020
• 2:26

Flooding and supply shortages after Ida

The power is still out for hundreds of thousands in Louisiana, where people are also dealing with shortages of food, water, fuel and other supplies. Meanwhile, first responders across the Northeast rescued people in danger from rising tides and powerful floods after the storm barreled through the region. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports from New Orleans on the aftermath of Ida's wrath, and Joy Squier, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joined CBSN from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she described conditions on the ground.

• Sep 3, 2021
• 4:01

Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan escalates

Protests against the Taliban erupted in several cities across Afghanistan, with several people reportedly being killed as gunfire sparked a stampede. Meanwhile, thousands of Afghans continue to desperately try to evacuate. The director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Robert Mardini, joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the humanitarian crisis unfolding.

• Aug 19, 2021
• 8:23

Report highlights Red Cross aid failures in Haiti

Following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the American Red Cross raised close to $500 million and promised to help rebuild the country's communities. A new report by ProPublica and NPR unearth a number of confidential memos and insider accounts that stand in sharp contrast to the public picture painted by the organization. CBSN spoke to co-author of the report, Justin Elliott.

• Jun 3, 2015
• 6:31

U.N. warned of "relentless wave of attacks" against aid workers

"A new and sickening trend has emerged: the deliberate targeting of humanitarian workers," U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said.

• Jul 19, 2021

Red Cross criticism

The Red Cross is defending the way it's spending the $429 million raised to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. Texas officials worry some people were neglected and this isn't the first time the Red Cross has faced criticism. One crisis expert says the organization should be better equipped to respond to natural disasters after decades of experience. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Nov 28, 2017
• 5:13

Red Cross CEO on Harvey response

The federal government has designated the American Red Cross to co-lead mass care during disasters including providing shelters, food and emergency supplies. In Texas, it has helped put more than 32,000 people in shelters following Hurricane Harvey. Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross, joins "CBS This Morning" from Austin to discuss the challenges they've faced in getting supplies to Harvey victims and what percentage of donations goes to services for those victims.

• Aug 31, 2017
• 4:55

Red Cross response

The Red Cross is currently trying to help the massive number of Houston area citizens displaced by Hurricane Harvey. American Red Cross spokesperson Anthony Tornetta joined CBSN with details about the ongoing efforts.

• Aug 29, 2017
• 4:59

Red Cross on Texas flooding

Anthony Tornetta, a national communications director for the American Red Cross, joins "CBS This Morning" over the phone to discuss relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey victims.

• Aug 28, 2017
• 2:21

Responding to the storm

About seven million people live in Hurricane Harvey's path. Stefanie Arcangelo is a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, which is already mobilizing efforts to help the victims. She joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" by phone to discuss how the organization is preparing for the aftermath.

• Aug 26, 2017
• 2:35

Blood donation shortage

The Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood donors amid a blood shortage across the nation. Roxana Saberi reports.

• Jan 23, 2017
• 1:32

Devastation in Haiti

Before Hurricane Matthew reached the United States, it caused widespread devastation in Haiti. Officials there say at least 270 people were killed, while local reports put the death toll much higher, at over 800. Colin Chaperon, the Red Cross lead for Haiti, joins CBSN with the latest on recovery efforts.

• Oct 7, 2016
• 4:20

Shelters ready for evacuees

The Red Cross has set up nearly 50 shelters in Florida, enough space for thousands of people who evacuated their homes. Scott Pelley reports from Forest Hill High School in West Palm Beach, where he spoke to some of the evacuees.

• Oct 6, 2016
• 1:53

Is This Poster Racist?

A Red Cross poster meant to spread awareness for children's pool safety has gotten plenty of backlash.

• Jun 28, 2016
• 0:39

According to the report, the organization used its vehicles for promotional purposes rather than disaster response

A report by investigative journalism group ProPublica and NPR found that the Red Cross may have misused resources during its responses to Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Isaac. According to the report, the organization used its vehicles for promotional purposes rather than its actual response to the disasters. Vinita Nair reports.

• Oct 31, 2014
• 3:32

Humanitarian crisis in Tigray

Ethiopia is moving closer to peace talks in its northern Tigray Region. On Friday, officials in Tigray laid out conditions for negotiations, including unrestricted access to humanitarian aid. Lana Zak spoke with Francesco Rocca, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, about the humanitarian crisis in that region.

• Feb 20, 2021
• 9:12

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.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 7:35

Americans in need of emergency disaster housing surged in 2020

Record-breaking wildfires and a relentless hurricane​ season — on top of an ongoing​ pandemic — have left more Americans in need of emergency housing than ever before.

• Dec 8, 2020

How to help others this holiday during coronavirus

Best ways to help your fellow neighbors and be of service to others during this difficult time

• Nov 22, 2020

5 things we learned about blood donation during the pandemic

CBS News visited the American Red Cross to learn about blood donation during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Jul 16, 2020

Coronavirus fears could lead to blood shortages, Red Cross warns

Areas of particular concern are states where with large outbreaks, where blood drives are being called off due to people generally choosing to avoid congregating.

• Mar 14, 2020

250 displaced after fire on Christmas at homeless shelter

Three people were hospitalized and seven were treated on scene, the Minneapolis Fire Department said.

• Dec 26, 2019

Dorian leaves neighborhoods flattened and homes shredded in the Bahamas

The horrifying magnitude of the storm's destruction leaves parts of the island nation in ruins and underwater, in what the prime minister calls one of the the greatest national crises in Bahamian history

• Sep 4, 2019

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