Provides shelter, food, healthcare, and mental health services for victims of disaster, disaster preparedness and lifesaving skills training, blood drives, and specialized services for members of the military and veterans. The Central & Southern Ohio Region includes Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton.
- Home Fire Safety/Smoke Alarms: Provides home fire safety education, tests existing smoke alarms, and installs up to 3 free smoke alarms for those that need them.
(844) 207-4509
- Red Cross Training: Provides first aid, CPR, AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Babysitting training, Lifeguarding training, and swimming/water safety classes. Many classes are free. Visit the website to find a class near you.
redcross.org/local/ohio/take-a-class
- Service to the Armed Forces: Provides financial assistance to military members, veterans, and their families to help cover emergency travel, rent, food, or utility expenses.
(877) 272-7337
- Mobile Apps: Offers several free apps users can download for donating blood, first aid for parents and kids, transfusion guidelines for hospitals and medical professionals, and fire safety for kids. The Emergency App provides extreme weather alerts, step-by-step preparation guidelines, and an interactive map to find Red Cross shelters.
redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps.html
24/7 Disaster Services: (800) 733-2767
Columbus Office: 995 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-2740
redcross.org/local/ohio/central-and-southern-ohio.html
