Established in 1917, The American Red Cross of Nevada now serves 3.1 million people residing in 17 counties across 110,567 square miles. Throughout the nation, local Red Cross chapters help prevent, prepare, and respond to life-threatening emergencies by focusing on five lines of service: Disaster Relief; Blood Services; Training and Certification; Support for Military Families; and International Services. The Northern and Southern Chapters are headquartered in the state’s two primary metropolitan areas of Reno and Las Vegas.