Twin Cities Red Cross Responding to Hwy. 35W Bridge Collapse

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 35W bridge collapse tragedy.



The Twin Cities Red Cross is responding to the this disaster by providing mass care, mental health counseling and more to those affected.



Register as SAFE and WELL

To register yourself as SAFE and WELL or to search for information on a loved one - please visit www.safeandwell.org.

Concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered. You can also call (612) 871-7676.





Family Assistance Center

A family assistance center is located at:

Holiday-Inn Metrodome

1500 Washington Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55454



The center will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 2.


*Money Donation*


Regarding the Minneapolis bridge collapse

You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Minneapolis bridge collapse, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.



This Fund enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disasters. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation.



To make a financial donation - CLICK HERE.

You can also call 612-460-3700.

You can mail financial donations to:



American Red Cross - Twin Cities Area Chapter

National Disaster Relief Fund

NW 5597

P.O. Box 1450

Minneapolis, MN 55485-5597


*Blood Donors*

Regarding the 35W Bridge Collapse

American Red Cross Blood Services was prepared for this disaster. No patient need is expected to go unmet. To ensure the right blood products continue to be available for patients in the future, the American Red Cross is asking donors to make an appointment to give blood by calling 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) or visiting www.givebloodgivelife.org.