In 1995, Red Cross volunteer disaster workers responded to 63,394 disasters across the nation. All 1,463 American Red Cross chapters respond to disasters. In 1995, the Red Cross sheltered 56,326 people and gave financial assistance to 124,929 individuals and families affected by disasters. The Red Cross also fed hundreds of thousands of people, including emergency workers. Other Red Cross assistance, such as health and mental health services and referrals to other available resources, was given to thousands of people.
Residential fires are the most frequently occurring disasters in the United States.
The American Red Cross relies upon the generous contributions of people's time, skills, and money to provide disaster relief. Call your local chapter to become a trained Red Cross disaster volunteer. The best way to help the Red Cross assist those affected by disaster is to make a financial contribution to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.