Red Cross struggles with 50+ major disasters in Appalachia, urgently needing donations and blood.

The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region is facing a surge in disasters, including wildfires, storms, floods, and home fires, having responded to over 50 major incidents in the first 50 days of 2025. The organization needs financial donations and blood contributions to maintain its response capabilities. Donations can be made at redcross.org, and blood appointments can be scheduled at RedCrossBlood.org.