It’s our giant hug as I like to say because there’s a lot of resources when we pull up on the scene and we really, really get excited to be able to help and support those communities,” said Latoysa Rooks with the Red Cross.

As part of Red Cross Giving Day, the organization is calling for both blood and financial donations to support disaster victims.

The nonprofit asks for donors to help those facing crises by contributing and assisting them in providing shelter, food, relief items, emotional support, and other assistance.