Offers 24 hour emergency assistance to individuals affected by a disaster such as a home fire, tornado or flood. Assists individuals who have had a single-family disaster with emergency food, clothing, shelter, medical care and supplies. Also assists individuals and communities affected by a major disaster such as flooding, tornado or man-made disasters. Services include opening shelters, providing meals and drinks and fulfilling emergency needs.

The American Red Cross provides a communication network which enables the general public to obtain information about the circumstances of relatives and friends who are in a disaster area that is located in another country.

The American Red Cross provides phone support for inquiries about US citizens living or traveling in foreign countries. Individuals should contact the US Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services.

Assists in finding information about relatives who are in an area where a federally declared disaster has occurred in the United States (such as hurricanes) and may have a medical or mental health emergency. Must have had contact with the individual within 3 months prior to the disaster. Will not check on friends or property. Also offers a website where those affected by a disaster list their name along with a short message about their safety. Those looking for information about these individuals can search the website for the information. Information provided about the person in the disaster area includes first and last name, a brief message about their safety, and date posted on website.

Assists with finding information about relatives who are in an area where a federally declared disaster (such as hurricanes) has occurred in the United States and who may have a medical or mental health emergency. Must have had contact with the individual within three months prior to the disaster. Will not check on friends or property. Also offers a website where those affected by a disaster may list their name along with a short message about their safety. Those looking for information about these individuals can search the website for the information. Information provided about the person in the disaster area includes: first and last name, a brief message about their safety and date posted on website.

Handles inquires concerning the welfare or whereabouts of Americans traveling or living abroad. Attempts to locate the person abroad when family or friends believe that person may be missing, sick, under arrest, affected by a natural disaster, abuse/neglect (children) or other emergency situations. Will also locate the person in order to deliver an emergency message (such as a death in the family) from their family in the U.S., when the family does not know their whereabouts.

Offers disaster asistance.

Assists with finding information about relatives who are in an area where a federally declared disaster (such as hurricanes) has occurred in the United States. Must have had contact with the individual within three months prior to the disaster. Will not check on friends or property. Also offers a website where those affected by a disaster may list their name along with a short message about their safety. Those looking for information about these individuals can search the website for the information. Information provided about the person in the disaster area includes: first and last name, a brief message about their safety and date posted on website.

Helps locate relatives in foreign countries that have been separated by war, including those missing since the Holocaust, and some disasters, depending on location. Provides a web site where families search a list and post inquiries on the welfare of persons affected by disaster. Individuals may register the names of persons they are looking for that are not on the list. Victims of disasters and those in conflict areas may register their own name to let others know their location and that they are safe. Relays messages to relatives in countries lacking dependable mail services (primarily in African countries).

Any person or family needing immediate assistance with recovery after a house fire, flood, tornado, or other disaster may receive services from Red Cross volunteers. Volunteers will help coordinate assistance with basic human needs like food, clothing, and shelter.

This website is for individuals and families who have been affected by a disaster. Provides a way for you to register yourself as “safe and well.” From a list of standard messages, you can select those that you want to communicate to your family members, letting them know of your well-being. Concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered themselves as “safe and well.” The results of a successful search will display a loved ones' First Name, Last Name, an “As of Date”, and the “safe and well” messages selected.

Provides temporary shelter, support, and financial assistance, to help them return to their pre-disaster condition. Provides planning preparedness education and training for disaster response and recovery.