Two volunteers are driving to Florida in a Mission Response Vehicle to support the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts as Hurricane Milton barrels toward west-central Florida.

In Florida, Red Cross volunteers have been working around the clock to open evacuation centers across the state to help ensure people in Milton’s path have a safe place to stay. As the climate crisis worsens, it’s becoming increasingly common for the Red Cross to respond to multiple large disasters simultaneously. Some 2,000 Red Crossers – including more than 750 in Florida – are continuing to work tirelessly to provide safe shelter, food, water and support to people impacted by Hurricane Helene.

You can help people affected by disasters like storms and countless other crises by making a financial donation, an appointment to give blood, or signing up to become a volunteer by visiting redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

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 chapters: 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.