As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, hundreds of Red Cross disaster volunteers are dedicated to helping people and communities impacted by dangerous weather in the days ahead. Our teams are closely monitoring the storm, pre-positioning emergency relief supplies, coordinating with local partners, and standing ready to provide shelter, meals and comfort if needed. If you live in the storm's potential path, now is the time to review your emergency plan, monitor local weather updates, and make sure you have essential supplies on hand. Take a look at what to know, how to stay safe, and ways to support those who may be impacted by the storm. #Isaias
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The image is a weather map showing the projected path of Hurricane Isaias across the Gulf Coast. The map highlights areas in Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle expected to be affected. The text below the map states that Hurricane Isaias will bring dangerous weather to these regions throughout the weekend. The map includes various weather watch and warning symbols. Source: NOAA.

ALT The image is a weather map showing the projected path of Hurricane Isaias across the Gulf Coast. The map highlights areas in Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle expected to be affected. The text below the map states that Hurricane Isaias will bring dangerous weather to these regions throughout the weekend. The map includes various weather watch and warning symbols. Source: NOAA.

A safety guide titled "How to Stay Safe" with four tips. 1. Secure items outside to prevent them from being picked up by high winds. 2. Move to higher ground before flooding begins. 3. Stay away from glass windows and doors. 4. Don't touch floodwaters due to possible sewage contamination.

ALT A safety guide titled "How to Stay Safe" with four tips. 1. Secure items outside to prevent them from being picked up by high winds. 2. Move to higher ground before flooding begins. 3. Stay away from glass windows and doors. 4. Don't touch floodwaters due to possible sewage contamination.

The image is titled "How to Help." It emphasizes that financial donations are the most flexible way to support before, during, and after a disaster. It instructs to text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to donate.

ALT The image is titled "How to Help." It emphasizes that financial donations are the most flexible way to support before, during, and after a disaster. It instructs to text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to donate.

Oct 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM UTC

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When disasters like Hurricane Isaias threaten communities, the Red Cross prepares long before the storm arrives and remains there to help people recover long after it passes. A gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief helps ensure we can respond to storms, floods, home fires, and other crises whenever and wherever they happen. Your support makes it possible to provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, emotional support, and recovery assistance for families facing some of their toughest days. Donate today by: - Visiting rdcrss.org/4zoKhi6 - Texting REDCROSS to 90999. - Calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) Thank you for helping us be there for people before, during and after disasters. ❤️
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It’s good to know that the Red Cross is getting ready before the storm hits. Natural disasters can be really scary for people and their families. I think it’s important to have supplies ready and help people stay safe. Thanks to everyone who is working hard to help these communities!
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