SOUTH CAROLINA, August 23, 2021--Disaster workers from the American Red Cross of South Carolina are deploying to support disaster relief efforts in Haywood County, North Carolina, where remnants of Tropical Storm Fred caused severe flooding that flooded or washed away homes and roads. 

The number of volunteers deployed may change over the coming days, but currently, two volunteers are deploying virtually, and four volunteers are deploying in person to support the distribution of emergency supplies, for a total of six volunteers from the South Carolina Region. The Red Cross of South Carolina stands ready to send additional disaster-workers as requested.  

Last week, heavy rain from Tropical Storm Fred drove the flooding in Haywood County, and some parts of western North Carolina received more than 10 inches, raising the Pigeon River to more than 9 feet above flood stage. The Red Cross is assisting impacted individuals with overnight shelter stays, meals and snacks, and clean-up kits.

HOW YOU CAN HELP 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. Call, click, or text to give: visit redcross.org, call 1-800 RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

About the American Red Cross: 
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.  The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org/SC or @RedCrossSC 

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