FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The American Red Cross continues to support communities across Fairfield County following the Sept. 13 flash flooding, which the Red Cross estimates affected more than 1,000 homes. Over the past week, more than 75 Red Cross volunteers have helped assess damage, provide recovery support, deliver meals and connect residents with available resources.

Working alongside local and state government agencies, emergency management officials, and community partners, including Team Rubicon, The Salvation Army, CERT teams and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, the Red Cross is helping identify community needs and connect affected households with assistance. Volunteers have also distributed cleanup supplies and provided ongoing support as recovery efforts continue.

"The response to the Fairfield County flooding has demonstrated the incredible impact volunteers can have when communities need help most," said Susan Shaw, Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. "As recovery efforts continue, we remain grateful to the volunteers, partners and local officials who have come together to support their neighbors."

Residents affected by the flooding who need assistance can call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Red Cross is continuing to monitor a potential storm system that may affect Connecticut this weekend with flooding, high winds, and heavy rain.

Red Cross seeks additional local disaster volunteers

While the flooding response remains ongoing, it is just one example of the disasters Red Cross volunteers respond to throughout the year. In 2025 alone, the American Red Cross responded to 122 local disasters across Fairfield County, most of them home fires. 

To continue providing this support, the Red Cross is seeking additional volunteers to join its local disaster team. Often among the first on the scene following a local emergency, Red Cross disaster volunteers provide immediate assistance, connect families with resources and offer comfort and care during unexpected and challenging times.

"Flooding in Fairfield County is just one example of how volunteers are there for their community," said Shaw. "Whether responding to a home fire, severe weather event or other local emergency, volunteers are the reason we can provide help and hope when people need it most."

Community members interested in becoming Red Cross volunteers are invited to attend a Community Disaster Volunteer Training on Saturday, Oct. 3. The one-day training will prepare participants to support residents in their communities and become part of a team ready to respond when help is needed most.

Community Disaster Volunteer Training

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Norwalk Fire Department
121 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854

No prior experience is necessary. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

Register at https://rdcrss.org/3UY0gVt. Visit redcross.org/volunteer for more information on how to get involved.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.