Disaster-workers from the Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross are deploying to Gulf to help communities that are preparing for the impacts of two Tropical Storms.
The number of volunteers deployed may change over the coming days but there are 17 volunteers deploying over the next 36 hours. All volunteers have been screened and show no symptoms of COVID-19. They have also completed COVID-19 operating procedure training.
The following volunteers are being deployed:
The majority of of the volunteers will be deploying to assist in shetler operations. Two of the volunteers will be deployed virtually to assist in logistics.
Currently, the Red Cross is preparing to shelter and support families from Texas to Florida. The organization has pre-positioned shelter and relief supplies and have trained volunteers ready to support. While the exact paths and potential impacts of these storms are still uncertain, the Red Cross is coordinating with community partners and emergency responders to be ready to provide aid.
The Palmetto SC Region of the Red Cross stands ready to send additional disaster-workers, as requested.
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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