Two volunteers are driving to North Carolina tomorrow (Tuesday, October 1) in an emergency response vehicle (ERV) to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Cindy Kvale and Dave Baker are scheduled to depart at 9:00 a.m. (ET) from the American Red Cross office located at 1510 N. Meridian Street in Indianapolis. They are joining more than 900 Red Cross disaster workers, including 24 from the Indiana Region who have already been deployed to assist with relief efforts.

Days after landfall, millions of people are still reeling from the heartbreak left behind by Hurricane Helene. In some of the hardest hit areas that are accessible, Red Cross emergency response vehicles are distributing meals, water and critical relief supplies.

You can help people affected by disasters like storms and countless other crises by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

This storm has also canceled blood drives throughout Georgia and the Carolinas, causing more than 1,500 blood donations to go uncollected. We encourage those outside the affected areas to schedule a blood donation appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or using the Blood Donor App to help restock the shelves.

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its six chapters: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). 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 us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @indianaredcross.