American Red Cross

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas created a unique partnership with the American Red Cross that provides assistance to members, the community and employees. The partnership engages employees in assisting with the aftermath of destructive storms, provides financial resources to the Red Cross and prepares employees for disaster through preparedness training.

The company's Disaster Response Team is made up of 30 employees from every division and various offices. They are trained by experienced American Red Cross volunteers and employees in the areas of case work and recovery planning, disaster assessment, sheltering, feeding and psychological first-aid.

Disaster response team in action

In 2025, employees were deployed to assist with storm clean up in Plevna, Kansas, and damage assessment following severe flooding in Tescott, Kansas. Our employees who deploy as part of our Disaster Response Team consistently share how meaningful it is to them to be able to step up and serve Kansans during times of crisis.

American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education. For more information about the American Red Cross in Kansas, please visit https://www.redcross.org/local/kansas.html