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Disaster and emergencies in the UK

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Emergency workers provide flood support

How terror, fires and floods changed us

Timing is crucial for responders – so we’ve formed an emergencies partnership

Story
3 minutes
Front door with flood protection during UK floods.

How the British Red Cross helps during a flood

From sandbags to cups of tea - we are here to help

Story
4 minutes
A children's play apparatus engulfed in flood water, Fishlake, Doncaster.

What are floods and why they're happening in the UK

Understanding why floods happen and what to do when they strike

Article
3 minutes
British Red Cross volunteers and people whose homes have been flooded stand together in a church surrounded by donated clothes and food.

“Bungalows were filled with water to the ceiling”

What it feels like when you’re watching your village being flooded

Article
4 minutes
British Red Cross ambulance driving through flooded road

Ten things you didn’t know we do in UK emergencies

We were there for Grenfell victims, we set up funds after the Manchester Arena bombs, we wade in when floods strike... and so much more

Article
2 minutes
A drawing showing a young woman standing facing a fence and facing away from the viewer, then six feet away a man stands on the other side of the fence facing the viewer.

5 facts to remember about loneliness and isolation

One in five of us say we often or always feel lonely. Here are some important things to remember about loneliness.

Article
4 minutes
Take part in a competition to be our 10th artist

The artists behind our 'I have the power' posters

The artists behind 'I have the power' on turning kindness into art. Also find out how to become our tenth artist.

Article
3 minutes
An emergency response vehicle in Wales responding to people affected by Storm Arwen.

British Red Cross supports people affected by Storm Arwen

Our emergency response teams have been supporting thousands of people who've been left without power since Storm Arwen hit on Friday, 26 November.

Article
4 minutes
Two emergency response volunteers seen speaking while one sits in the driver's seat of a British Red Cross emergency response vehicle

The British Red Cross responds to Storm Eunice

Storm Eunice is the worst storm to have reached the UK in 30 years. The British Red Cross has been preparing to reach those worst affected

Article
2 minutes
British Red Cross CEO, Mike Adamson

A thank you from our CEO

Our longstanding partner Aviva has donated £10 million

Article
2 minutes
BBC's Big Night In Graphic

"Join us by staying home for the BBC's Big Night In"

Money raised will go to charities including the British Red Cross

Article
2 minutes
Ben Fogle

"I have been overwhelmed at the outpouring of kindness by the public"

By Ben Fogle – TV presenter, adventurer and British Red Cross Ambassador

Article
2 minutes

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