The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers which provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Our programs include:

Disaster Relief Services -- offering wide-ranging support to victims of disaster;

Services to Armed Forces -- providing emergency communications for our brave military men and women and their families in times of crisis, volunteers that work everyday on Barksdale Air Force Base, and other services and

Health and Safety Services -- teaching essential life-saving skills through CPR and First Aid, providing training for young lifesavers like Lifeguards and Babysitters and offering proactive health screenings and vaccinations through our Health Fairs and Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinics.

All of these programs are possible only through the generosity of you! The Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross does not receive governement money and relies on the public's generosity. If you have any questions, or would like more information about any of these programs, feel free to contact us.

Shelters Opening Now for Gustav Evacuees.
Click here for a list of locations in Northwest Louisiana.
For more information, please call (318) 865-9545.

Calling All Volunteers!
The American Red Cross is looking for you!

Whether your interest is in disaster work, teaching First Aid and CPR,
assisting with emergency military communications or at Barksdale AFB,
or simply helping around the office with day-to-day activities,
we have a place for you!

Visit our Volunteer Page, call (318) 865-9545 or e-mail us for more information.

Would you like to receive our Chapter Newsletter via E-mail?
If so, please click here to send us your E-Mail address.  
The information will absolutely not be sold or given to any other organization
and will not be used for any purpose except to send you our Newsletter.

New Recipe Book Available!

The American Red Cross is offering the recipes from our Culinary Classic on a CD for just $10.
This is a great gift for the chef in your life. Click here to find out more!

Get Prepared!
Disasters can happen at any time. You need to be ready!
Our area frequently suffers the effects of severe weather.
What can you do to prepare?
Check the menu on the left to view Safety and Preparedness Tips for all types of disasters.

Also, check out the Disaster Supply Kit and Family Disaster Plan tip sections.
These two things are vital to helping you take a proactive approach to disaster readiness,
and are the first two steps in our featured program,
Together We Prepare Louisiana!

Welcome to the web site of the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross.  Please make yourself at home!  Check out our course schedules, the latest Red Cross news, disaster information, safety tips and much more. 

If you need help from the American Red Cross, please call us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (318) 865-9545.
 

Our address is:	4221 Linwood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71108
Our fax number is:	(318) 868-4111
Our email address is:	redcross@louisianaredcross.org
Our office hours are:	Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM

Emergency services are available at any time--
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.                                               Visit our Latest News section to find out what is new with the Red Cross.
                                                                                                Our Annual Report is now available online.