American Red Cross Central California Region

06/06/2026

8:00 p.m. Update: With all evacuation warnings now lifted, our Red Cross shelter at the Rosamond High School is now closed.

Thank you to our first responders for keeping our communities safe.
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The American Red Cross is opening an evacuation shelter for community members displaced by the in County of Kern, California.

Shelter Location: Rosamond High School (2925 W. Rosamond Boulevard, Rosamond, CA 93560)

Red Cross volunteers will provide safe shelter, water, meals, emotional support and additional resources to evacuees impacted by the wildfire.

Kern County Animal Services is offering shelter for small animals.

Evacuating residents are encouraged to bring the following for each member of their family & pets:
• Prescription & other emergency medication
• Extra clothing
• Pillows & blankets
• Hygiene supplies
• Important documents
• Other comfort items for children & pets

If you have physical limitations and require evacuation assistance, please call the Kern County Aging & Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.

Stay safe with these tips:
• Be ready to evacuate.
• Keep your emergency kit nearby.
• Follow local authorities for evacuation updates ReadyKern & Kern County Fire Department.

06/05/2026

Across the country, Gen Z volunteers are transforming what community service looks like — and leaders like Anna Moua and Ashley Martinez are at the heart of it.

As American Red Cross Club Presidents, they bring their fellow students together through monthly Red Cross Club meetings, build leadership skills and organize projects that support home fire survivors, veterans and local blood donors.

Their generation now makes up nearly half of all Red Cross volunteers across Central California. Their impact is real, visible and growing.

Thank you to ABC30 Action News for highlighting their impact in our community. ⛑️

Gen Z is now the fastest-growing and largest volunteer group in the Central California Red Cross.

06/05/2026

A lifetime of service to others ❤️ Volunteers like Elvia are the heartbeat of our mission. Her story is a reminder of how volunteerism helps shape a community. ❤️

06/04/2026

Every year, thousands of lives are saved because someone nearby knew what to do in an emergency. Would you be ready?

Learning CPR and how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator) can make the difference between life and death and it’s easier to learn than you might think.

Take the first step today and get trained in this lifesaving skill in honor of CPR & AED Awareness Week.

👉 Sign up for a class: redcross.org/takeaclass
You never know when you could be someone’s hero.

06/03/2026

Happy birthday, Dr. Charles R. Drew! 🎉

Dr. Charles R. Drew’s research changed medicine forever. By developing methods to preserve and transport blood plasma, he made it possible to store blood safely, expand blood donations and deliver lifesaving care to patients when and where it’s needed most.

Not only was he the first medical director of our Blood Services, his leadership also helped shape early blood donation programs and trained generations of Black surgeons — multiplying his impact far beyond his own work.

Because of his innovations, millions of lives have been saved and continue to be saved every day.

06/03/2026

Summer heat is here — and so are the risks that come with it. Stay safe and help protect others with the free Red Cross Emergency app.

Get real-time weather alerts, expert safety tips, and info on where to find help during emergencies for you and your pets. Everything is in one easy place, and available in English and Spanish.

06/02/2026

Our volunteers were honored to participate in the 12th Annual Thousand Flags at The Park at River Walk on Memorial Day Weekend. 🇺🇸

More than 1,000 American flags were on display to honor Kern County veterans and fallen soldiers. It was a powerful display and opportunity to reflect on their sacrifice.

Through our Service to the Armed Forces programs, the Red Cross supports military members and their families with 24/7 emergency communications, resiliency programs and compassionate care at home and around the world.

If you’re a service member or military family member, learn more about how we can help at redcross.org/military.

06/02/2026

This is why you should take extreme heat seriously. ➡️ Extreme heat kills more people every year than any other weather event in the U.S.

The climate crisis is causing heat waves to become more frequent, intense and longer lasting.

On Global Heat Action Day, we can take action to prepare. Protect yourself and prevent heat-related illnesses and death by following these tips:

- Verify that your air conditioning at home is working properly.
- If your home is too hot, find a public place with air conditioning like a library to stay cool.
- Check on loved ones and neighbors who may live alone and don’t have air conditioning.

Taking these steps now can help keep you and your loved ones safe when temperatures rise. ❤️

06/01/2026

We’re grateful for everyone who came together to provide lifesaving resources to our neighbors. Working smoke alarms save lives.

05/31/2026

We’re manifesting a sunny, safe summer with your pup. ☀️

These are some of the top items to keep in their first aid kit.