The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster responders to prepare people who will be affected by the Tropical Storm Cristobal, expected to hit this weekend. Other volunteers will deploy virtually to provide support before, during and after the storm. 

Amy Acres – a volunteer from the Mile High chapter, will deploy virtually to Houston as a member of the health services team. As such, she will provide mental health support people need following a disaster. 

Clark Buck – a volunteer from the Mile High chapter, will deploy to Houston as a member of the Sheltering team. As such, he will be providing a safe and secure place for individuals and families to stay during and after the storm. 

Linda Bullock – a volunteer from the Mile High chapter, will deploy to Houston as a member of the Sheltering team. 

Gale Coddington – a volunteer from the Northern Colorado chapter, will deploy virtually to Houston as a member of the Mental Health team. As such, she will provide the mental health support people need following a disaster. 

Susan Eissenberg – a volunteer from the Mile High chapter, will deploy to Houston as a member of the Sheltering team. 

Michael Eissenberg – a volunteer from the Mile High chapter, will deploy to Houston as a member of the Sheltering team. 

Stephanie Fitzpatrick – a volunteer from the Western Colorado chapter, will deploy to Baton Rouge as a member of the Sheltering team. 

Isabel Marquis - a volunteer from the Southeastern Colorado chapter, will deploy to Houston as a member of the Mental Health team. 

Roderick Ortiz – a volunteer from the Southeastern Colorado chapter, will deploy to Baton Rouge as a member of the Sheltering team. 

Thea Wasche – a volunteer of the Southeastern Colorado chapter, will deploy to Baton Rouge as a member of the Sheltering team.  

A typical deployment for a Red Cross disaster responder is 14 to 21 days. During that time, the responders will focus on the specific needs of those affected by the disaster as they move toward recovery. Follow the Colorado Red Cross on Twitter: @COWYRedCross and on our blog: https://cowyredcrossblog.org/ for more information: