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RED CROSS – The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region is urgently appealing for volunteers willing to travel this fall to support emergency shelters for large-scale disaster relief efforts across the country.
Interested volunteers can register now at redcross.org/volunteer. All candidates must complete the required training and be available for a two-week placement. Although you have no experience in disasters, you have supervisory, management, and organizational skills. A strong desire to help others. Candidates with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are encouraged to apply.
“When disasters are life-altering, Red Cross volunteers are on the front lines providing shelter and comfort to people in their darkest hours,” said Jake Peters, Regional Disaster Officer for the Texas Gulf Coast Region. “They truly are the heart and soul of the Red Cross, making up 90% of our workforce, helping families never face a crisis alone.”
‘This is safe’: Helen’s family shares what shelter means to them At emergency shelters, Red Cross disaster volunteers provide people with a safe place to stay, essentials like food and water, and mental health care. We provide essential services such as support and basic medical services. Replacement of lost medicines and medical equipment.
Over the weekend, Amber Bartow and her family evacuated to a Red Cross shelter in Perry, Florida after learning that Hurricane Helen had destroyed their home. This is the third time in just over a year that they have survived a hurricane. “As soon as I pulled up to the shelter, I felt better,” Amber said. “I thought it was safe here and I was going to be okay.”
Red Cross mobilizes massive response to Helen As of Monday, more than 900 Red Cross disaster responders were on duty to respond to the hurricane in the Southeast, including heavily damaged states of North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. – Dispatched to areas affected by Helen in 10 states.
On Sunday night, more than 2,600 people were staying in 69 emergency shelters with help from the Red Cross and other community organizations. Overnight attendance increased by about 600 people in just one day. The Red Cross expects that need to continue to grow as storm-hit communities like North Carolina become more accessible. While disaster assessments are still underway in hard-to-reach areas, emergency officials plan for shelter operations to continue for at least several weeks based on the storm’s initial widespread destruction.
The threat of climate crisis continues Hurricane season is not over yet, but the threat of more storms is now looming over the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Additionally, the Southwest and California are predicted to experience above-normal wildfire risk this fall. As the climate crisis worsens, disasters become more intense and frequent, leading to an almost continuous response for the Red Cross.
How you can help As well as becoming a Red Cross volunteer, you can follow Helen and help in other ways.
Donate financially: Donating financially is the quickest way to reach those in need. Visit redcross.org or text the word “HELENE” to 90999 to make a donation to help those affected by Hurricane Helen. Your donation will enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to, and help people recover from this disaster.
