SOUTH CAROLINA, December 15, 2021 - Disaster workers from the American Red Cross of South Carolina are deploying to support relief efforts following incredible devastation brought by horrific tornadoes that touched down last weekend across multiple states in the center of the country.
The American Red Cross and our partners are working around the clock across multiple states to help those in need and make sure everyone has a safe place to stay, food to eat, critical relief supplies, emotional support and comfort in the face of one of the most devastating tornado outbreaks in years.
The number of workers deployed may change over the coming days, but currently, eight disaster workers from throughout the South Carolina Region are deploying in-person to Mayfield, Kentucky and Samburg, TN to support the disaster operation. The Red Cross of South Carolina stands ready to send additional disaster workers as requested.
Monday night, there were 16 emergency shelters open in Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas providing safe refuge to some 280 people. Shelters are also open in Tennessee. With such widespread damage, families will need support for weeks to come and the Red Cross will be there for as long as necessary.
The Red Cross has provided approximately 200 additional blood products to hospitals in response to these devastating tornadoes and remains in close touch with hospital partners throughout affected areas and stands ready to provide additional blood products as needed.
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 or by giving blood. To make a financial donation or schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. You can also use the Red Cross Blood Donor app or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 gift today.
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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