In anticipation of Hurricane Irene’s landfall tomorrow along the North Carolina coast, 15 American Red Cross volunteers from WNC and the upstate of South Carolina leave this morning to help with disaster relief efforts.
Five of the volunteers are going in a medical services capacity; nine will work in damage assessment and one is serving as the site director for the Raleigh area. All fifteen are highly-trained in their respective roles and are likely to be deployed for approximately two weeks.
In all, around 70 volunteers in WNC and the upstate are on alert and may be called up for service should the need arise.
“Without our committed volunteers, the Red Cross could not fulfill its mission,” said Ann Wright, CEO of the upstate South Carolina region. “We’re still hoping for the best with this hurricane, but we have to be prepared for the worst.”
If you are in the storm's path, please read our Hurricane Preparedness and Safety Checklists.
You can help people affected by disasters like floods and tornadoes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters. To make a donation, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross officer or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. To learn more about the work of the American Red Cross in the U.S. and around the world, please visit www.redcross.org.
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