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The blaze forced about 3,000 residents to leave their homes on Sunday and the Larch Corrections Center, a prison was evacuated as well.

Washington State is no stranger to natural disasters from earthquakes to volcanoes we’ve seen disasters first hand.

Thousands of Americans have stepped forward to give blood to help the American Red Cross overcome the worst blood shortage in more than a decade

Red Cross officials says with Thanksgiving and the holidays around the corner they're worried they'll see even fewer donors at a time

To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org.

If you do give blood, COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.

Donors are urged to make an appointment online at redcross.org as soon as possible -- or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Owens Cycle is partnering and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive this Saturday.

JayAnn Merkle, Account Manager for the American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region, stopped by Townsquare Media studios today to put the call out for blood donations as the Yakima Valley is perilously low at this time.

The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter for West Valley residents affected by the flooding at 72nd Avenue between Mead Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard in Yakima. The shelter opened Tuesday afternoon at the Church of Christ, 100 N. 72nd Ave.

Freezing temperatures and subzero wind chills are expected for the next few days in the Yakima Valley. With that in mind, the American Red Cross has compiled a good list of tips and reminders for heating your home safely:

94.5 KATS has teamed up with the Red Cross to give you a chance to give the gift of life and get to see the "Not In This Lifetime" tour.