Friday, August 24, 2018 — In response to last week’s historic flooding, the Red Cross of Eastern Pennsylvania continues its disaster recovery efforts throughout the region. More than 100 Red Cross disaster workers have been working in the region helping residents recover.

Since the beginning of last week, Red Cross volunteers have served more than 6,200 meals and snacks to those affected by flooding. More than 1,800 clean up kits and other flood relief supplies have been distributed to more than 600 homes. Some 350 cases of water have also been handed out.

Last week, Red Cross shelters provided 70 overnight stays for those who haven’t been able to return home. Red Cross caseworkers have given nearly 250 people whose homes were damaged direct financial assistance to help them start on their road to recovery.

In the days and weeks ahead, those caseworkers will continue to work one-on-one with families to establish long term recovery plans. Anyone whose home was damaged by flooding and still needs help can contact the Red Cross locally at 1-800-422-7677.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Help people affected by disasters like floods and countless other crises by making a donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small across the United States. Please consider making a donation today. Visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends goes to its programs and services, which includes providing food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support and other assistance, as well as supporting the vehicles, warehouses, technology and people that make help possible.


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.