BRYAN COUNTY, GA – April 8, 2022 — The American Red Cross of Georgia has begun the transition process from immediate disaster response to helping those impacted by the storm make a healthy long-term recovery.
Surveying teams have nearly finished their examinations. Across the state, and in the wake of the storms, surveyors have conducted 216 damage assessments in two days. They’ve uncovered 89 destroyed, or majorly damaged, properties, and pointed residents to available resources.
The counties that the Red Cross has provided assistance in are as follows: Bibb, Bleckley, Bryan, Dodge, Houston, Taylor, Thomas, Troup, Twiggs, and Wilcox. Several neighboring counties have also reported scattered damage. One unconfirmed fatality has been reported, along with 15 injuries.
In response to this destruction, the American Red Cross of Georgia has increased its deployed staff and volunteers to 53 people, of which 29 are virtual. Their goal is to continue helping displaced residents and to finish surveying damage.
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Additionally, Red Cross responders are extending the shelter’s length of operation. It will now continue to function through Sunday (04/10/22). Staff and volunteers on-site will continue to reach out to those residents whose homes have been destroyed or severely damaged to provide assistance through sheltering, feeding, distribution of emergency supplies, and health and mental health services.
The Red Cross is committed to helping those impacted by a disaster take their next steps, provide additional recovery resources, and help them to their new normal. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible through the generosity of the community.
People in need of emergency assistance are asked to call 1-800 Red Cross (1-800-733-2767).
Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross is reminding blood donors it’s critically important to maintain a stable blood supply this Spring to support those impacted by disasters like this. Make an appointment today by using the Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org, or calling 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). There is currently an emergency need for blood and platelet donors of all types.
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About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
