Get Emergency Help Now

The American Red Cross is here when you need us most -- 24 hours a day.

Red Cross emergency assistance is divided into the following categories:

24-Hour Emergency Coverage		To get help, please call:
Disaster Services	Individuals and families affected by natural and man-made disasters	215-299-4000
Clients of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita	Individuals and families displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita seeking assistance.	1-866-GET INFO (438-4636)
International Services	Services for families separated by armed conflict, disaster or changing world conditions	215-299-0480
Armed Forces Emergency Services	Services for military personnel and their families as well as Dept. of Defense civilians stationed at military bases overseas	215.299.4000

Disaster Services:

Serving individuals and families affected by natural and man-made disasters in the Southeastern Pennsylvania area.

If you are in a disaster situation in the Southeastern Pennsylvania area and need immediate help, please contact your American Red Cross by calling 215-299-4000

What You Can Expect

All disaster assistance from the Red Cross is based upon verified, disaster-caused need and is provided at no charge to the disaster client. While you are ultimately responsible for your own recovery, Red Cross is here to guide you through the process.

When you speak with either the disaster volunteer or a caseworker, you will be asked to provide information about yourself (and your family) and the disaster. This information generally covers your living situation, a brief description of how you were affected, what your recovery plan is and any special considerations, such as medical information.

All information collected is confidential and is used to provide Red Cross personnel with the best understanding possible of your specific situation so that we can match our assistance to your needs within the scope of our mission.

Red Cross assistance can be classified into two categories:

Immediate Needs	Recovery Needs
Shelter/Temporary Lodging Food Clothing First Aid Comfort Kits Clean Up Kits Replacement of prescription medicines and essential health supplies	Housing/Rent Disaster Health Services and Mental Health Counseling Referrals

The disaster volunteer and/or caseworker will guide you through the process. While every case is different and the assistance we provide is tailored to your individual needs, all clients are treated equally—without regard for income level, race, age, gender or any other protected class.

For more information about Emergency Services, please visit the Emergency Services section.