BEAUMONT, TX (September 25, 2018) – Executive Director of The American Red Cross of Southeast and Deep East Texas has deployed to North Carolina to help residents there in the wake of Hurricane Florence.  The Texas Gulf Coast Region has deployed more than twenty volunteers and employees with knowledge and experience in disaster response. 

"During Hurricane Harvey so many people gave of themselves during our time of need here in Texas.  I feel called to pay it forward by deploying to North Carolina to support the recovery efforts of those affected by Hurricane Florence. We’ve been through the recovery process along the Gulf Coast and we know the monumental effort it takes to get back to square one and I’m up for the challenge to do whatever I can to help,” said Chester Jourdan, Executive Director, American Red Cross Southeast and Deep East.

HOW YOU CAN HELP You can help people affected by Hurricane Florence by visiting redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross, a United Way agency, 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.