Media Contact: Jennifer Costa
(802) 556-2171 | Jennifer.costa@redcross.org
MONTPELIER, VT JULY 20, 2023 — Eleven days after Vermont was hit with catastrophic flooding, the American Red Cross continues to reach more Vermonters every day, providing much needed service and support.
RED CROSS SERVICE DELIVERY
MULTI-AGENCY RESOURCE CENTERS
New multi-agency resource centers (MARCs) will be opening Friday and throughout the weekend. Trained Red Cross disaster workers will support MARCs in Barre, Barton, Wardsboro and Johnson in the coming days. These sites serve as a “one-stop shop” for people looking to access a variety recovery services and programs from various agencies, get a hot meal, pick up cleaning supplies and meet with mental health and spiritual care volunteers. The recovery process can be overwhelming. The Red Cross and community partners are on hand to help navigate the process. Please bring proof of address as it may be needed for some services.
Friday, July 21
(9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Saturday, July 22
(9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Sunday, July 23
(9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
RED CROSS RESOURCE CENTER
The is a Red Cross location where volunteers will provide hot meals and clean-up kits for those who need them. Partner agencies will not be on site. Operating hours will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
RED CROSS SHELTER LOCATIONS:
Even as the Red Cross delivers disaster relief such as food and shelter, it is also thinking about the future and planning for how to help impacted communities and families recover in the months and years ahead. Every disaster is different, and so are the needs of each affected community and family. The Red Cross works closely with local partners to create plans and coordinate recovery services to ensure people get the help they need to get back on their feet.
If you or a loved one needs help, reach out through the Disaster Distress Helpline for free 24/7 support by calling or texting 1-800-985-5990.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
You can help people affected by disasters like flooding and countless other crises by making a donation to support Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small.
DONATE LIFESAVING BLOOD
Over the past two weeks, weather conditions and floodwaters have canceled blood drives or caused lower donor turnout. Individuals in unaffected areas — especially those with type O blood types — are urged to give blood now to help ensure patients in impacted areas continue to have access to lifesaving blood.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% 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.
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