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Severe weather in winter

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Stay safe and warm wherever you are by gathering essentials like food, torches and extra clothes in a handy bag.

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Volunteer for us

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A little of your time can make a big difference to someone in need.

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Rachel’s story: ‘We literally lost everything’

Volunteers comforts a couple after an incident

When a family found their home flooded by a burst water tank, they were inconsolable – until we helped them.

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Find missing family

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Keep safe in the cold with our tips

Head injury

With temperatures dropping across the UK, learn to avoid and treat head injuries, broken bones and hypothermia.

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Make a regular donation

Make a regular donation to the Red Cross to help wherever the need is greatest