After a derecho with gusts reaching over 100 mph ripped through Missoula in July leaving 23,000 people without power, Red Cross volunteers stepped in to help.

Our teams worked with the county to open a charging station at the Missoula Elections Center so residents could charge their devices, including critical medical devices. The facility also provided a cool place to escape the heat and offered shower facilities.

Thanks to a generous donation from WalMart, volunteers distributed 2.5 pallets of water.

We also worked with community partners to do damage assessment and help with clean up after the storm.

Watch the video below from Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte thanking everyone for their tireless work.