Harris County Officials Failed to Implement Their Own Disaster Plan After Hurricane Harvey
Much of the blame for the poor response to the disaster fell on the Red Cross, but Houston-area officials are not exempt from responsibility.
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In Texas, the Red Cross’ Weak Post-Harvey Response Yields Harsh Criticism
Once again, there were appeals for donations to the Red Cross. And once again, local officials are saying the charity hasn't delivered.
How the Red Cross ‘Failed for 12 Days’ After the Historic Flooding in Louisiana
Documents show local officials were irate over the Red Cross’ poor response to the massive disaster. By Derek…
Apple and Others Help Customers Donate to the Red Cross, and Only the Red Cross
Despite yet more evidence of trouble with the Red Cross’ disaster response — this time to floods in Louisiana — Apple, Amazon,…
I Spent My Summer Tracking Down Government Records About the Red Cross
Here’s what I learned. By Clifford Michel (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images) Editor’s Note: As a grant recipient of…
Another Deluge of Complaints Concerning the Red Cross
Emergency managers in Louisiana turned to the Red Cross when record floods swept the state in March, but…
A New Senate Bill Would Finally Open the Red Cross to Outside Oversight
Senator Charles Grassley introduces the American Red Cross Transparency Act. By Justin Elliott An American Red Cross building…
Has the Red Cross Been Lying to Congress?
“One of the reasons they don’t want to answer the questions is it’s very embarrassing,” says Senator Charles…
The Red Cross Stumbles Again
The director of Mississippi’s Emergency Management Agency called the Red Cross’ disaster response “marginal at best.” By Sarah…
That Time the Red Cross CEO Tried to Kill a Major Government Investigation
Despite public vows of transparency, CEO Gail McGovern lobbied a congressman to spike an inquiry by the Government Accountability Office.