Missouri opened several shelters on Sunday for people fleeing Hurricane Gustav as the storm raced toward the Gulf Coast.

St. Louis is preparing to shelter up to 600 people fleeing Hurricane Gustav as it approaches Louisiana.

When disaster strikes, you want Joseph White there...On Friday, it was announced that White was promoted to oversee the nation's 750 operations as senior vice president for chapter operations for the American National Red Cross.

It's not uncommon to find snow cones, live bands and face painting in Frontier Park in St. Charles during a summer weekend. But on Saturday, the park on the Missouri riverfront was filled with volunteers who donated their time and talent to raise money for the American Red Cross during the Concert for Flood Relief.

The parents who drop off their children at the Hannibal Aquatic Center - commonly called the community pool - need not worry about the safety of their young swimmers - two teams of Hannibal lifeguards just brought home first and second place trophies among the 16 teams at the Midwest American Red Cross competition.

American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter hosted a special ceremony at its Creve Coeur headquarters to present Lifesaver Awards to local heroes representing communities throughout the bi-state region.

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter recently hosted a ceremony at its Creve Coeur headquarters to present Lifesaver Awards to local heroes representing communities throughout the bi-state region.

Kyle Henke, Aquatic Supervisor for the City of Clayton, had his lifesaving skills put to the test when a member of the Clayton High School's swim team stopped breathing during a routine practice in the competition pool.

A recent trip to the pool became a trip to the hospital for one local girl.

At the June 5 Kirkwood City Council meeting, representatives of the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter and SSM St. Joseph Hospital of Kirkwood presented the city with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

About 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, lightning ignited the roof of the Farmer's Insurance building at 1055 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles.

Officials with the St. Louis Chapter of the American Red Cross are beaming with pride after earning an unprecedented distinction.

Jerry Stevens may be retired from the military, but he's busier than ever. The 67-year-old Jefferson County resident is a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team.

The American Red Cross chapter here announced Thursday it is the first in the nation to achieve the organization's top level of disaster readiness.

Amanda Rhodes, 17, has discovered a passion for her community through the American Red Cross after starting a chapter of the YouthCorps at Fox High School.