As people of all ages prepare their Halloween costumes, everyone should remember that safety is key to having a fun Halloween night.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross helps someone affected by a disaster. These disasters vary from a home fire to communities impacted by hurricane or wildfire.

A Dearborn hotel is closed after a fire tore though the building overnight.

The American Red Cross and the NFL are offering two tickets to the Super Bowl to encourage people to donate blood this month.

Blood and platelet donors are urged to make appointments to alleviate the shortage.

The movie "Elf" is returning to theaters this Friday to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and it's partnering with the American Red Cross in hopes of inspiring that spirit of giving in Elf fans everywhere.

The American Red Cross said blood donations are urgently needed after the national blood supply fell to critical levels in August.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

A deadly tornado practically destroyed the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi and the surrounding areas, killing dozens and leaving a community in need of help.

The American Red Cross is urging African Americans to give blood right now, as blood from that race is running short and is used more frequently to treat sickle cell anemia.

A powerful storm system took aim at the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, spawning a tornado that caused damage east of Houston.

Merrissa Hoffman, 32, of Rochester Hills had always wanted to donate blood, but she had never actually done it. When a friend who is a regular donor mentioned she had an appointment to give, Hoffman decided to make one too.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

U-M students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Be a Hero at the Big House event and donate blood.

Blood donations are always necessary, but September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The Red Cross has issued a specific plea to the African American community to step up and donate.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

Mia Radosavac lost her entire family to a house fire in 2018, and she is determined to prevent another family from experiencing a similar tragedy.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

You hear it often: There’s a need for blood donors -- but there’s apparently a particular need for the Black community to step up and donate.

This winter’s annual blood battle between college football fans comes at a critical time of need.

A Southeast Michigan dispensary is prepared to offer free marijuana to adults who prove they donated blood or plasma in an effort to aid a severe national blood and plasma shortage.

The American Red Cross has now declared a national blood crisis and said the nation is facing the worst shortage of blood in more than a decade.

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for the first time as the country faces its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives at stores throughout Metro Detroit.

The West Bloomfield Fire Department said a working smoke alarm helped alert and save a resident from a fire Thursday night at a home in the 700 block of Sweetbriar Street.

The Red Cross needs to collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to overcome the current shortage.

The Red Cross needs to collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to overcome the current shortage.

According to the American Red Cross, September and October had the lowest national blood inventory levels in more than a decade.

In this blood clinic -- aptly called Vampire’s Lair -- there is nothing to fear. One donation can save up to three people.

The American Red Cross said it is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage.

Gardner-White and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host blood drives on Aug. 19 and 20 in Metro Detroit.

A Monroe police officer is working to encourage others to donate blood as hospitals face a critical need.

Humanitarian aid is flowing into Haiti following Saturday’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake there and a death toll that has reached 1,297.

Gardner-White and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host blood drives on Aug. 19 and 2 in Metro Detroit.

Hospitals across the country are facing dangerously low supplies of blood.

If you’ve ever considered a career in helping to save lives, then this announcement is for you: The Red Cross may be just the organization to work with, and they’re hiring.

It’s been a roller coaster for Donna Marks, Damita Pitman and their 80-year-old aunt, Rosetta.

As Metro Detroiters deal with the aftermath of the devastating storms, the American Red Cross is traveling from city to city to help people clean up.

A national blood shortage is now impacting hospitals around Metro Detroit. Some hospitals have been forced to make changes and are asking the public to roll up their sleeves to help out.

Here are this morning's top stories.

The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to make an appointment as soon as possible to help address a national blood shortage.

Here are tonight's top stories.

Gardner-White Furniture is hosting blood drives at several of their Metro Detroit stores this week.

FILE - In this March 31, 2020 file photo, a leaning sign sits in front of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. “There’s no other way to claim it than a Biden border crisis.”Texas Gov. The memo sent to Dallas City Council members says the Federal Emergency Management Agency and HHS will “be responsible for providing shelter management and contracts” for food, security, cleaning, and medical care at the convention center. Dallas previously offered space to HHS during the 2014 surge of crossings of immigrant children. HHS also has said it will house immigrant youths in Midland.

Collecting enough blood donations to meet the constant need was a challenge for the American Red Cross before the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why one Metro Detroit family wants to make sure that blood is always there for anyone who needs it. “Without that transfusion, we wouldn’t have been able to make the step two, step three, step four.”Throughout her treatment, blood was critical. The family speaks about their gratitude for her blood donors every day. READ: American Red Cross hosting blood drive in Metro Detroit this weekAppointments are strongly encouraged.

Dan Graustein has been donating blood since the 1970s. “It’s the most important thing that I do because it has potential of saving somebody’s life,” he said. “In 1974, there’s a blood competition between Michigan and Ohio State, same week that the football game is, and they compete on who can donate more blood,” he said. He said that in the past, the American Red Cross would donate your blood to one individual person. “I have donated white blood cells, plasma platelets,” he said.

The American Red Cross is hosting a hosting a blood, sponsored by Gardner-White Furniture, on Thursday and Friday. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 800-RED CROSS or go to the Blood Donor App, using the sponsor code: gardnerwhite. All donors at the drives will receive a coupon for $50 off a Gardner-White purchase of at least $399 and be entered to win a $500 Gardner-White gift certificate. Drawings will be held for each location. Blood donation opportunities at Gardner-White Furniture location:Jan. 14: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Ann Arbor (3725 Washtenaw Ave.)Auburn Hills (4445 N. Atlantic Blvd)Brighton (8393 W. Grand River Ave.)Canton (39453 Ford Road)Macomb (45300 Hayes Road)Warren (4400 E. 14 Mile Road)Waterford (4945 Dixie Highway)Jan. 15: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

COVID-19 plasma shortage: Donors could win trip to Super Bowl next yearThe American Red Cross is in search of COVID-19 plasma donors. Woman reported missing on New Year’s Day found deadA woman who was reported missing on New Year’s Day has been found dead in a field behind a Southgate apartment complex. On Saturday, the state reported a total of 497,127 cases and 12,598 deaths. New COVID-19 cases are slowing but deaths remain high in Michigan. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 20.2 million cases have been reported across the country as of Jan. 2.

3830, 2299 W. 12 Mile RoadBloomfield1/7/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bloomfield Blood Donation Center, 4190 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield1/14/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bloomfield Blood Donation Center, 4190 Telegraph Rd. Farmington Hills1/14/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Farmington Hills Blood Donation Center, 31150 Haggerty Rd. Farmington Hills1/21/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Farmington Hills Blood Donation Center, 31150 Haggerty Rd. Farmington Hills1/28/2021: 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Farmington Hills Blood Donation Center, 31150 Haggerty Rd.

Kim DeGiulio recently recovered from coronavirus and just like Evrod Cassimy, she decided to donate her convalescent plasma. Dec. 9, 2020: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 415,200; Death toll now at 10,213DeGiulio recovered from coronavirus in October. Now that she’s symptom-free and has the antibodies, she signed up to donate her plasma with the American Red Cross. All it took was filling out a form to declare you’ve recovered from COVID, then the American Red Cross reaches out to schedule a time to donate. If you’ve recovered and want to know if you qualify to donate, just visit this website.

I’d heard rumblings that you could give blood through the American Red Cross, and they’d test your blood for antibodies. Worth mentioning: The Red Cross says it’s a perfectly safe time to donate, despite COVID-19. How to interpret your resultsMine said: “COVID-19 Test Result: NEGATIVE.” And I blanked for a second, as in, “Negative? Learn more about COVID-19 antibody testing.” (It’s like the Red Cross knows that we’re not all health experts). The Red Cross could use your donation one way or the other.

Volunteers wearing disposable masks walked from group to group, taking down their information and asking what they need for the days ahead. Normally, they'd be gathering in school gymnasiums and meeting halls, sleeping on cots and eating at buffet lines, all provided by organizations like the Red Cross, Salvation Army and other faith and community groups. When possible, displaced residents are sent to hotels instead of group shelters. In group shelters, staffers are using plastic pipes strung with clear shower curtains to separate evacuees but allow them to see out from their own socially distanced areas. In Oregon, group shelters are set up at churches, colleges and community buildings, while malls, golf courses and other businesses opened parking for evacuees who can stay in recreational vehicles.

MIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Historic flooding caused by dam failures forced thousands from their homes in mid-Michigan. The Edenville dam and Sanford dams failed. At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Edenville Dam that created Wixom Lake gave away. MORE: Residents in Midland County return after evacuationsThe American Red Cross is still helping residents impacted by the floods. READ: Residents want answers in Edenville Dam failure that led to devastating floodsView the list of shelters below:

DETROIT - Members of Michigan Task Force One and American Red Cross are staging to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. A convoy of Michigan first responders is on the move, heading toward the areas expected to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. The convoy is called Michigan Task Force One. "It's probably one of the most fulfilling things that someone in the task force will experience in their careers," Michigan Task Force One leader Shadd Whitehead said. "We want to be able to provide shelter and food for anyone who is impacted," said Mary Lynn Foster, of the American Red Cross.

Copyright 2017 CNNDETROIT - The Michigan region of the American Red Cross has sent 38 volunteers and three emergency response vehicles to assist with advance hurricane relief efforts across the southeast. The Red Cross is working with partners to support evacuation centers. Sunday night, 2,600 people stayed in 60 Red Cross and community evacuation shelters in Florida. The Red Cross is working to get more than 1,600 trained volunteers from all over the country to areas they are needed. They are also moving 110 emergency response vehicles and 99 semi trailer loads full of relief supplies including cots, blankets and ready-to-eat meals.

DETROIT - To help address the emergency blood shortage, the American Red Cross and Meijer, Inc. are partnering for a blood drive today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Via Concourse at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Currently, the Red Cross said it has less than a three-day supply of most blood types and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Everyone who goes to donate will receive a pair of complimentary tickets to a Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons preseason game. There will also be other prize giveaways throughout the day. This is the second year Little Caesars Arena has hosted this blood drive in the 60,000 square feet Via Concourse.

MONROE, Mich. – The American Red Cross announced Wednesday it is actively assisting community residents in Monroe County with disaster relief supplies and recovery support following localized flooding resulting from recent coastal winds. Red Cross damage assessments indicate more than 200 homes have been impacted by flood waters, with about 27 homes being either destroyed or severely damaged. Donations to Michigan Floods enable the Red Cross to help people prepare for, respond to and recover from these disasters. Download the FREE “Emergency App,” which combines content from the group of award-winning Red Cross apps with additional information about what to do in case of 14 different types of emergencies and disasters. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

DETROIT – There will be many events and memorials Tuesday to honor the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. There will be a memorial service in downtown Detroit at 11 a.m. in Campus Martius. At 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, a moment of silence will be held at Detroit Metro Airport. The Port Huron Police Department will hold a "Service of Remembrance" at 9 a.m. at the International Flag Plaza. Several other local communities will hold similar events and memorials.