Things go from bad to worse at the Red Cross Timothy Martin July 4, 2012 1 minute read The Red Cross has been busy this week opening shelters and dealing with a blood crisis. We told you last week that supplies were way down and WFIR’s Timothy Martin says things have gone from bad to worse. Share: Post navigation Previous: Tales from the cooling center: help for those seeking relief from the heatNext: Home centers try to keep up with continued demand for relief supplies Related Stories Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026