DARLINGTON, S.C. May 13, 2022 – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting emergency response crews at the scene of a fire at Darlington Shredding Co Inc located on Steel Mill Road in Darlington, South Carolina. Red Cross teams are proving snacks, water, Gatorade and lunch to for approximately 40 fire responders on scene. The Red Cross will continue to assist as long as requested by Emergency Management.

DISASTER ACTION TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The American Red Cross of South Carolina needs the community’s help to respond to our neighbors in need. More than 2,000 people volunteer with the Red Cross throughout the state. It’s these volunteers who answer the call in the middle of the night to provide comfort to a family down the street impacted by a home fire. You can make a difference by turning tragedy into hope. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to get started today.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP Download the free Red Cross Emergency App to be ready in case of a disaster in your community. Enter your zip code to receive urgent alerts and notifications for your area. Use the app’s “I’m Safe” button to connect with their loved ones. The Emergency App can be found in the app store for someone’s mobile device by searching for “American Red Cross” or by going to redcross.org/apps.

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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