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The emblem of a red cross on a white background is a sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions. It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of ...

When a major emergency occurs overseas, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 UK charities – the British Red Cross included – to raise funds for an effective, coordinated response ...

The impact of the 2022 Pakistan floods was unimaginable. Between June and October 2022, millions of people were affected by the destructive floods and landslides that occurred straight after the ...

When the sun is out, a swim or water-based activity sounds like the perfect way to cool down. The UK has a beautiful coastline as well as inland rivers, lakes and canals and when temperatures rise, ...

Advice and tips for cooling your house down during periods of hot weather and heatwaves When temperatures rise during a heatwave or prolonged periods of hot weather, it's important your home is ...

Wildfires have become more frequent, widespread, and intense in the UK. Here's what to do in hot, dry weather when there's an increased risk of grassfires and wildfires Increasing temperatures lead to ...

1,300 emergencies reached by our UK crisis and emergency response teams More 1.4 million people supported worldwide with life‑saving humanitarian assistance More than 4.3 million people reached with ...

How to prepare for a power cut and what to do if you're affected by a power outage in your area. Many people will be facing a challenging winter ahead due to the rising cost of living and energy bills ...

For over 150 years, we have mobilised the power of humanity so that individuals and communities can prepare for, respond to and recover from crises – both at home and around the world. In 2025, our ...

On 15 September 2024, eight people died when the boat they were travelling in sunk off the coast of France. "We are deeply saddened to hear more people have lost their lives trying to cross the ...

Challenge yourself by taking a few minutes out of your day to learn five skills from our videos. Follow along to learn essential skills to help someone in an emergency. Download our free first aid app ...