Preparedness is one of the Red Cross’s missions, and this year they offered Thanksgiving safety tips to Americans via their website. Thanks to continuing advancements in technology, people could simply click on the pod cast button to get live safety tips for their home and kitchen. Fire is one of the main causes of disaster and homelessness that the Red Cross responds to year round. The holiday season often sees a rise in home fires often caused by kitchen fires or the use of holiday candles in the home. The Red Cross bring aid, comfort and support to those ravished by fire and disaster and the donations they depend on include car donation. Though monetary donations are always needed, people can help the Red Cross when they donate a car to charity. The Red Cross is a non-government agency and as their services become more in demand at this time of year, they eagerly look for people who can donate a car. To read this entire article visit: http://charitydispatch.com/redcross_donation/news/2009/11/30/car-donation-helps-the-red-cross-spread-safety-this-holiday-season/