The Red Cross is appealing for support to meet people’s urgent needs. One week on since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing widespread destruction to the island and across the Caribbean, the ...

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm of 2025 so far, is currently moving slowly west-northwest at around 7 miles per ...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a category 5 hurricane, making Melissa the most powerful storm of 2025, and the first hurricane of this kind to hit Jamaica in known history. It brought ...

In February 2023, powerful earthquakes struck southern Türkiye, killing over 50,000 people and forcing more than 3 million to leave their homes. The disaster affected communities hosting large numbers ...

This year, the British Red Cross is unveiling Hope Street, a two-day immersive installation at Battersea Power Station. Visitors can explore five doors, each revealing a true story of resilience from ...

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Reaching out to others may feel like a challenge at times and knowing where to look for advice is sometimes difficult. Explore our wellbeing resources to learn ...

The British Red Cross responds to hundreds of UK emergencies every year – from major floods to house fires and transport accidents. Any crisis can affect people’s own sense of wellbeing as well as ...

This page is available in Welsh (Cymraeg). Flooding can pose a danger to yourself, your family, and your property. Millions of people in the UK live and work in areas at risk of flooding. Some people ...

Information and help for refugees that want to bring loved ones to the UK. Visa applications to be reunited with your family are handled by the UK Home Office. We can help you understand how to apply ...

Find out how to prepare for a storm or thunderstorm, what to do if you’re inside, outside, on water or driving, and what to do afterwards. Storms in the UK can wreak havoc, causing power cuts and ...

Migration to Britain has featured heavily in the news over the last few years. Reports of small boats arriving on the coast of England carrying migrants and refugees hoping to reach the UK have ...