Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
How can I prepare?
The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people prevent and prepare for a pandemic influenza outbreak. A variety of information and tools are available to you to help you and your family prepare, please click here to visit our pandemic flu website and learn more.
What is the Red Cross doing?
No organization in the world is better known for pre-disaster preparedness or post-disaster relief than the American Red Cross. Following our 125-year tradition of providing comfort and relief to those in need, and as the largest blood supplier in the United States, we want to assure you that the Red Cross is prepared, and you have our commitment to maintain a safe and adequate blood supply in the event of a national pandemic flu outbreak.
The Red Cross’ Pandemic Response Plan includes preparedness, community level response and continuity of the American Red Cross Blood Services program.