An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms.

An apartment fire in Lauderdale Lakes left a family of five displaced late Sunday night, first responders said.

New flooding is highly unlikely on Saturday in South Florida. Widespread clouds are set to keep the chance of rain at 50% in South Florida.

American Red Cross volunteers, part of the Disaster Action Team in Broward County, swiftly responded to a townhome fire in Davie on Monday.

A fire that appeared to have started in a dumpster and spread to a three-story apartment building injured three people and displaced five on Saturday in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

Two adults and three children needed help from the American Red Cross on Saturday after a four-story apartment building fire in Miami-Dade County.

A fire damaged an apartment on Saturday morning in Coral Springs.

The American Red Cross South Florida Region installed 73 smoke alarms in homes across Miami’s Allapattah community on Saturday as part of their national Home Fire Campaign.

Five people were displaced from their home in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday morning after a fire broke out, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

The American Red Cross is assisting a family of four, including two children, after an apartment fire in Hialeah.

A fire engulfed a southwest Miami-Dade townhome leaving the garage of a townhome completely destroyed Friday night.

A fire at a Broward County apartment building forced residents from their homes Thursday night and left two people injured, including a baby.

A fire erupted Wednesday morning at a home in Lauderhill.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene of an apartment fire in North Miami Beach.

The American Red Cross and the City of Fort Lauderdale announced Thursday they will be opening an emergency shelter to assist those affected by the recent flooding in South Florida.

A deadly tornado practically destroyed the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi and the surrounding areas, killing dozens and leaving a community in need of help.

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated a long-running pattern in giving by foundations and charities for health and natural disasters, a new Chronicle analysis of nine years of data show.

A powerful storm system took aim at the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, spawning a tornado that caused damage east of Houston.

The American Red Cross assisted four people on Christmas Eve after a fire caused significant damage to a home in Fort Lauderdale’s Melrose Park neighborhood overnight.

Members of the South Florida community, along with staff members of American Red Cross and Florida, Power & Light gathered together over the weekend to help paint a mural that will help raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Ian.

A woman who always rode her bike and didn't have a car was forced to wait out Ian. Now, she's living in a shelter among 500 other survivors.

It's a critical time for residents of southwest Florida and other parts of the state affected by Ian. Here's how you can help.

Firefighters rushed into action on Sunday to battle a blaze in Broward County.

The fire broke out Wednesday morning on Northwest 16th Court and impacted several units, authorities said.

The Red Cross steps in to help families who needed emergency aid from a duplex fire in North Miami.

Miami-Dade firefighters were called to the home in the 16000 block of Southwest 100th Court early in the morning and found an electrical pole that had fallen.

You hear it often: There’s a need for blood donors -- but there’s apparently a particular need for the Black community to step up and donate.

Everyone gets out safely from a two-alarm apartment building fire in North Miami Beach.

FILE - In this March 31, 2020 file photo, a leaning sign sits in front of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. “There’s no other way to claim it than a Biden border crisis.”Texas Gov. The memo sent to Dallas City Council members says the Federal Emergency Management Agency and HHS will “be responsible for providing shelter management and contracts” for food, security, cleaning, and medical care at the convention center. Dallas previously offered space to HHS during the 2014 surge of crossings of immigrant children. HHS also has said it will house immigrant youths in Midland.

MIRAMAR, Fla. – A family and their five dogs were able to get out of their home in time Wednesday after a fire erupted inside. The fire broke out around 1 a.m. at a home on Riviera Drive and Miramar Boulevard. The homeowner, Carlos Perez, told Local 10 News that he was watching TV when the fire erupted inside a bedroom closet before spreading to other rooms. AdThe American Red Cross is assisting the Perez family, as there is too much damage inside the home for them to return to it at this time. A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family during their time of need.

MIAMI, Fla. – Photos show the devastation of an overnight house fire Saturday in Miami. The house is in the 8300 block of NE 1st Place and 83rd Street in the Royal Palm Gardens neighborhood. (See images below)Full Screen 1 / 3 Photos taken by Red Cross volunteer Reinaldo Noguiera show a home in the Royal Palm Gardens neighborhood, which caught fire overnight Saturday. Two people who lived in the single-family home are displaced and the American Red Cross was contacted. Photos taken by Red Cross volunteer Reinaldo Noguiera showed the interior of the home completely destroyed.

I’d heard rumblings that you could give blood through the American Red Cross, and they’d test your blood for antibodies. Worth mentioning: The Red Cross says it’s a perfectly safe time to donate, despite COVID-19. How to interpret your resultsMine said: “COVID-19 Test Result: NEGATIVE.” And I blanked for a second, as in, “Negative? Learn more about COVID-19 antibody testing.” (It’s like the Red Cross knows that we’re not all health experts). The Red Cross could use your donation one way or the other.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – An elderly woman and her son, who is handicapped, are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire broke out in the attic of their home in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews said the fire was contained to the attic. The woman and her son were not injured, however there was extensive damage to their home. The Red Cross provided emergency financial assistance to the family, as well as “relief items like toiletries (and) health and mental health services,” a news release stated. Here is how you can help the Red Cross assist people after house fires and other disasters.

Volunteers wearing disposable masks walked from group to group, taking down their information and asking what they need for the days ahead. Normally, they'd be gathering in school gymnasiums and meeting halls, sleeping on cots and eating at buffet lines, all provided by organizations like the Red Cross, Salvation Army and other faith and community groups. When possible, displaced residents are sent to hotels instead of group shelters. In group shelters, staffers are using plastic pipes strung with clear shower curtains to separate evacuees but allow them to see out from their own socially distanced areas. In Oregon, group shelters are set up at churches, colleges and community buildings, while malls, golf courses and other businesses opened parking for evacuees who can stay in recreational vehicles.

LOS ANGELES (CNN) - Paramount Pictures and Skydance have canceled the red carpet premiere for its new film "Terminator: Dark Fate" due to wildfires impacting Los Angeles. "In light of the ongoing, active fires being battled in the area, Paramount Pictures and Skydance have canceled tonight's Los Angeles premiere of 'Terminator: Dark Fate,'" a statement provided to CNN said. "We will be donating food intended for the after-party to the American Red Cross, which is serving those affected by the fires." On Monday morning, the Getty Fire, located on the west side of the busy 405 Freeway in Los Angeles, affected neighborhoods known for their high-value homes and celebrity residents. "Terminator: Dark Fate" is the latest film in the franchise that began in 1984.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Legoland Florida will be offering discounted tickets with proceeds going to help those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. On Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, the Florida theme park will sell single-day tickets for just $25. The park will donate $10 from each ticket to the American Red Cross to be used for relief efforts. Legoland will also serve as a collection point for guests who wish to donate nonperishable goods, water, toiletries, baby products, radios, batteries, candles and bedding to those in the Bahamas. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.