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Monday, March 04, 2013  Severe Weather Preparedness Week has arrived in the Buckeye State, and the American Red Cross is helping Ohioans get a leg up with their new mobile app.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Legendary musician Bob Dylan is making his way back to northwest Ohio, this time to help raise money for the American Red Cross.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers are providing support and assistance to 3 families, 7 adults and 3 children, following a fire at 950 Oak Street in Toledo on Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Bowling Green firefighters responded to a blaze that damaged a home early Sunday.

Monday, January 21, 2013  A mother and her two young daughters escaped from a house fire early Monday in rural Nevada.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A Columbia Gas spokesperson told WNWO that crews would begin restoring service, to nearly 90 customers, by 9:00 pm Monday night.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Give blood today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The Hancock County American Red Cross Agency is holding its annual Holiday Dinner for military families and service members tonight, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A new healthy dining option in Toledo is about to open its doors, but not before helping to give back to the community.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Several people have been displaced after an overnight fire at Willow Creek Apartments in Tiffin.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Owens employees, students, and area residents are encouraged to donate at the Student Health and Activities Center.  For more information, call 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7206 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, November 23, 2012  J&R Contracting Disaster Solution services is hoping that a Twitter feed will help residents of a large condo fire stay updated on clean-up efforts.   The American Red Cross is also helping more than a dozen residents, many of which lost everything, impacted by a Thanksgiving Day fire at the Brandywine Condos.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Preparing holiday goodies can lead to disaster - the kitchen is the setting of more fires than any other room in the house, and cooking is the leading cause of fires in the home.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Pop star Lady Gaga pledged one million dollars to New York and the American Red Cross for Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. Lady Gaga made the announcement Wednesday. Gaga posted a statement on her official website saying quote, "if it wasn't for New York City: the lower Eastside Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the women or artist that I am today."

Monday, November 05, 2012  Friday night's all star telethon raised millions for the Red Cross. Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, and Mary J. Blige were a few of the celebrities who donated their voices to the cause. The one hour show aired on NBC and on the network's cable channels.