SMITHFIELD, NC, April 30, 2011 — Two weeks after devastating tornadoes ripped through the state of North Carolina, the American Red Cross begins to transition relief efforts.
As the need for mass feeding, sheltering, and bulk distribution of supplies begin to wind down, the Red Cross is now focusing on ensuring any remaining emergency needs are addressed. The Red Cross has had multiple teams of client caseworkers, mental health and health services workers providing services to people coping with the aftermath of this disaster.
The Red Cross is encouraging people affected by the tornadoes who still have emergency needs and have not met individually with a caseworker, or still need emotional support to call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767). The Red Cross is also encouraging people who are seeking assistance to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Those who want to help the people affected by the multiple tornados that have ravaged the southern states in the past month can make a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Their gift will enable the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other disaster assistance. To make a donation, people can visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Contributions may also be sent to the American Red Cross,P.O. Box 37243,Washington,DC20013.
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 or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
