The Red Cross Works to Relieve Human Suffering

I arrived yesterday and I am touched by the kind and generous outporting from this community. This is truly an example of neighbor helping neighbor. This is what help is all about.

Damage massive, Shelters Open for those in need

Hurricane Harriet brings massive damge to the Richmond area. The Red Cross is on the scene and has shelters open at the following areas:

1234 Main Street
Richmond
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Thousands Affected in Aftermath of Hurricane Harriet

Hurricane Harriet, a Category 4 storm, caused large scale flooding and wind damage as it roared through southeastern Virginia and parts of North Carolina.  Residents in these areas were evacuated with many taking cover in Red Cross shelters.  The Red Cross had over 100 shelters operating throughout the region, with 10 additional community buildings opened to accomdate residents who had lost their homes.  “The devastation is truly unbelievable,” said Red Cross spokesperson Jane Smith.  “So many of these people have lived in these homes their entire life and now have nothing to go back to.  We are here to provide not only the physical needs but also to share in the emotional toll this disaster has taken.”

Across the country, the generosity of the American spirit has been evident as many have come forward to volunteer in the affected areas as well as offer monetary and blood donations.  Some blood donors have even faced waits for several hours for the opportunity to donate blood.  Mark Johnson, a blood donor in Ohio, says it’s worth the wait.  “I am blessed to not be affected by this disaster but so many others are.  I’m healthy and able to donate so why wouldn’t I?  It’s a way to give back and help, even though I can’t be there in person.”

The Red Cross will continue to maintain a presence in the affected areas as residents begin the long recovery process.  Those needing assistance are encouraged to call 1-800-RED-CROSS and for more information on the aid and recovery efforts of the Red Cross, visit www.RedCross.org.

Christina Chapman

Red Cross Rolls Out Relief to Hurricane Harriet Victims

The American Red Cross continues full steam ahead, providing relief to hundreds of thousands of people throughout communities affected by Hurricane Harriet in North Carolina and Virginia. Within hours of landfall, Red Cross began delivering meals and emergency supplies as accessibility opens in neighborhoods slammed by Harriet’s high winds and heavy rain. “We roll ‘em in, load ‘em up and roll ‘em out,” said Kevin Titus, driver one of the fifty Red Cross trucks lined up at a former Sam’s Club warehouse in southeast Virginia. “We’re trying to reach as many people as we can today. The damage is tremendous but I can assure you the Red Cross is on the scene, helping people and making a difference in their lives. I’ve never been so proud to be a volunteer for the American Red Cross as I am today.”

Roanoke flooding

Rivers across Virginia and Maryland are delivering misery to hundreds of thousands of people today.

 

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Red Cross brings hope to victims after Hurricane Harriett

Hurricane Harriet has made her mark on all of us, and perhaps she will even displace Katrina in some people’s minds. But, she can’t displace the Red Cross and the help and hope it is bringing to tens of thousands of victims of this historic hurricane.

John Johnson, a volunteer disaster worker from Seattle, Washington, is one person that delivers the Red Cross spirit that cannot be stopped. John is now working in a northeast Richmond neighborhood for his fifth day, delivering meals to people he now knows by first name, that are just beginning to recover from flooding that violated their homes . . . and their lives.

Posted by Christine Powers

Red Cross reaching Virginia flood victims

American Red Cross disaster responders are fanning out through the eastern counties of Virginia, where several communities were flooded in the wake of Hurricane Harriet. Red Cross mobile feeding vehicles have delivered more than 600,000 meals to residents as they struggle to claim waterlogged belongings and evaluate the condition of their homes.

Meanwhile, Red Cross caseworkers are meeting one-on-one with residents of the flooded areas, to find out what assistance they need immediately as they begin to recover from the devastation — the worst in Virginia history.

Eilene Guy

Red Cross Begins Disaster Assessment

Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers have begun assessing the damage left in the Raleigh area by Hurricane Hattie, which tore through the community on Sept. 5. Many area residents are still in evacuation shelters.
Dianna Van Horn

Harriet…without Ozzie?

Hurricane Harriet was making her way – without Ozzie- to the Eastern shore of Virginia when I last checked the hurricane watch websites. In the Richmond area, residents have already been asked to evacuate- and it’s always the recommendation of the American Red Cross to follow the orders of local authorities. Emergency vehicles that were initially headed to North Carolina made a quick 360 and are headed to northern Virginia- Alexandria to be exact. There are sixty evac shelters open in Virginia alone, so no excuses for those asked to LEAVE. Take a 3 day supply of STUFF and be prepared to batten down the hatches, folks- seriously. Baby girl needs a ton of stuff to evac, so I have to forage and gather to make sure she’s taken care of- and baby dog needs his stuff too! Be safe, be well and be prepared.

Ingrid Bailey

Red Cross Shelters Provide Safe Haven for Hurricane Victims

Thousands of people are finding a safe place to ride out Hurricane Harriett at Red Cross shelters in Virginia and North Carolina. Red Cross volunteers are trained and dedicated to helping people get through disasters such as this. Thousands of people have registered themselves on the Safe and Well website on redcross.org. Red Cross encourages everyone impacted by the storm to do the same. You can contact a loved one out of the area to register you. That peace of mind brings great comfort to loved ones.