American Red Cross
Northern Nevada Chapter

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Ready When Disaster Strikes

 

Each year, the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 70,000 disasters, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters.


The Northern Nevada Chapter provides disaster relief assistance to inidividuals and families affected by disasters in Northern Nevada.


Our disaster relief focuses on meeting peoples immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. The core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster to enable them to resume their normal independent lives.


Disaster Assistance


Are you a disaster victim in need of assistance? If you have been affected by a disaster and have questions about the assistance the American Red Cross offers, please call 775-856-1000.


Disaster Preparedness


We all know the 'big one' is coming, are you prepared? If not, you might also be interested in the following information on preparing for and recovering from a disaster: Be Red Cross Ready


Disaster Volunteers


Do you want to put your time and talent to work? We need people to assist with client casework, logistics, health services, mental health services and much more. Read more about how to become a volunteer.