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Photo: Flooding in North Carolina
October 11, 2010
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Fast Facts: Flooding in North Carolina
October 7, 2010
The following information shows our total service delivery since the beginning of flooding in North Carolina:
- Shelters opened: 20
- Shelter Overnight Stays: 145
- Clean up kits: 624
- Bulk items: 527
- Comfort kits: 88
- Meals served: 2,223
- Snacks served: 4,576
- Emergency Response Vehicles on the ground: 10
- Mental Health Consultations: 23
- Health Services Consultations: 121
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Photos: Flooding in North Carolina
October 6, 2010
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Press Release: Red Cross Continues Helping Southern Minnesota Families Devastated by Floods – DISASTER UPDATE
October 6, 2010
Red Cross Continues Helping Southern Minnesota Families Devastated by Floods – DISASTER UPDATE
Rochester, MN October 6, 2010 – Red Cross volunteers continue to provide stability and hope for families in this time of chaos. Through mobile outreach into flood-affected areas, teams of caseworkers are connecting one-on-one with people in need and providing financial assistance for food, clothing, shelter, and health-related concerns. Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles are bringing food and distributing clean-up supplies in flood-ravaged neighborhoods. Since the flooding began, more than 379 Red Cross volunteers have been working to support the disaster-caused needs of families.
Currently, the Red Cross is providing approximately 700 meals a day in the communities of Hammond, Mazeppa, Pine Island and Zumbro Falls. “Every meal I’ve had [since the flood] has been in this tent. It gives us a chance to relax and talk to someone,” says LaVerne Radke of Hammond, whose home of 20 years was destroyed in the flood.
To date, the Red Cross has provided 242 overnight stays, served 12,560 meals and 12,047 snacks, and distributed 1,943 clean-up kits and 1,366 bulk items (e.g. garbage bags, gloves, bleach). The Red Cross will continue providing meals, snacks, and clean-up supplies as long as there is a need. The Red Cross opened eleven shelters across southern Minnesota due to the flooding. Those shelters are now all closed.
Volunteers are also helping with emergency medical needs and providing emotional support and counseling. The Red Cross is working with local partners to connect those in need with available community resources.
“Our volunteers are ready to meet with every person who was affected by this flood to determine how the Red Cross can assist them in rebuilding their lives,” says Melanie Tschida, Executive Director of the Southeast Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross. All Red Cross disaster relief is completely free to the recipients.
If you are in need of Red Cross services, please contact your local chapter. Local chapter information is available at 1-800-RED-CROSS or www.redcross.org.
Preliminary damage assessment reports indicate that 5,326 homes were affected by flooding in 17 counties. The Red Cross expects to spend between $610,000 and $891,000 to help people rebuild their lives following this disaster.
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Press Release: Red Cross Providing Shelter, Food and Comfort in NC
October 6, 2010
Red Cross Providing Shelter, Food and Comfort in NC
Washington, NC, October 6, 2010 – Three Red Cross shelters are open (twenty were open at the height of the storm) in North Carolina to help those displaced from their homes by the rising floodwaters. Red Cross volunteers are working around the clock to ensure that families have a safe place to stay, as well as meals and snacks.
Orr Masonic
Corner of 3rd & Bonner
Washington, NC
Bertie County Council of Aging
103 W. School Street
Windsor, NC
YMCA
100 YMCA Lane
New Bern, NC
Red Cross is also providing meals, snacks, drinks and clean-up kits to those affected by the floods. Our ERVs (Emergency Response Vehicles) will be making the rounds at these locations within Beaufort, Bertie and Craven counties during lunch and dinner:
Voice of America Road, Minuteman Lane and Orr Masonic shelter: Beaufort County
Bertie County shelter and downtown Windsor: Bertie County
Holly Ridge Trailer Park, Vanceboro: Craven County
Red Cross has provided more than 1,050 meals, nearly 4,500 snacks and more than 550 clean-up kits since the beginning of the storm.
More than 200 Red Cross disaster workers have been deployed to North Carolina to support efforts there, along with ten emergency response vehicles loaded with snacks, drinks, comfort kits and cleaning kits. The Red Cross was able to respond immediately to the needs of those affected because of our readiness efforts ahead of the storm.
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Press Release: Red Cross Providing Shelter, Food and Comfort in NC
October 4, 2010
Red Cross Providing Shelter, Food and Comfort in NC
Washington, NC, October 4, 2010 – Two Red Cross shelters are open (eighteen were open at the height of the storm) in North Carolina to help those displaced from their homes by the rising floodwaters. Red Cross volunteers are working around the clock to ensure that families have a safe place to stay, as well as meals and snacks.
Orr Masonic
Corner of 3rd & Bonner
Washington, NC
Bertie County Council of Aging
103 W. School Street
Windsor, NC
Red Cross is also providing snacks and meals to those affected by the floods:
Vanceboro 11:00am – 2:00pm; 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Intersection of Maint St. and Streets Ferry Rd. (near bridge)
Red Cross has provided nearly 500 meals, more than 1700 snacks and more than 130 clean-up kits since the beginning of the storm. Other feeding locations within the affected areas will be announced ASAP.
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Photos: Flooding Across the US
October 1, 2010
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Press Release: Red Cross Responds to Flooding in Eastern NC
October 1, 2010
Red Cross Responds to Flooding in Eastern NC
GREENSBORO, October 1, 2010 – The American Red Cross is responding with help to people affected by the winds, rains and flooding in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Nicole in North Carolina and is ready as the storm moves up the Atlantic Coast.
Eleven shelters were opened in North Carolina in partnership with American Red Cross, county and community agencies; giving more than 125 people a safe place to ride out the storm last night as heavy rain and strong winds passed through the area. Red Cross volunteers work around the clock to ensure that families have a safe place to stay, as well as meals and snacks. Up-to-date shelter location information is available on www.redcross.org by clicking “Find a Shelter.”
Today, the Red Cross will be assessing damage left by the storm and helping people as they begin to cleanup. Nearly 100 Red Cross disaster workers have been deployed to North Carolina to support efforts there, along with seven emergency response vehicles (all based in North Carolina) loaded with snacks, drinks, comfort kits and cleaning kits. ERV #1219, stationed in Greensboro, left this morning with a crew of two volunteers. They will be assigned to serve in one of the affected communities. “The Red Cross works year-round to ensure we have the best trained volunteers and materials prepositioned throughout the country to make sure we can respond quickly to disasters.” said Bill Brent, Regional Executive Director for the Greensboro Chapter. In preparation for this storm, we prepositioned shelter support trailers with cots and blankets as well as kitchen support trailers throughout the state. Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) and their volunteer teams were placed on alert. The Red Cross was able to respond immediately to the needs of those affected because of our readiness efforts ahead of the storm.
People who are evacuating can register on the Red Cross Safe and Well Website, accessible at www.redcross.org, so that friends and relatives can find out how they are. For those who don’t have internet access, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to register yourself and your family. Follow the prompts for disaster information.
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Press Release: Red Cross Responds, Assists Residents after Flooding
October 1, 2010
Red Cross Flood Response Could Top $800,000 in Southern Minnesota
Madison, WI, October 1, 2010 – The American Red Cross is committed to providing services to those affected by area flooding. As the water recedes and area residents return home over the weekend, the Red Cross plans to visit affected areas to distribute recovery items and continue client casework to meet emergency needs. Red Cross workers involved are case workers, health services, disaster mental health, feeding and bulk distribution crews.
Opportunities to capture relief response in action (contact us for interview and ride along opportunities):
- Friday 10/1/10 – The Red Cross is sending a team to Portage to continue disaster assessment of the affected area. Outreach teams of Red Cross caseworkers are visiting the affected area to meet with individuals and families to continue casework and discuss their emergency needs.
- Saturday & Sunday 10/2-3/2010 – Mobile feeding and bulk distribution operation in the American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle distributing recovery items such as water, snacks, clean-up kits and “Repairing Your Flooded Home” booklets. Outreach teams of Red Cross caseworkers will continue visiting individuals and families the affected area.
The Red Cross is also providing Clean-Up Kits and “Repairing Your Flooded Home” booklets in Juneau & Adams County for those who have water damage in their home. Clean-Up Kits and booklets are available for pick up at the Dell Prairie Town Hall located at 763 County Rd K, Wisconsin Dells WI as well as the Necedah Village Hall located at 101 Center St Necedah WI.
Those who have been affected by the flooding and in need of assistance are encouraged to contact the Red Cross-Badger Chapter 24/7 by calling our toll-free number 877-618-6628. When disaster strikes, the local Red Cross can be called upon to meet the communities immediate emergency needs. The Red Cross provides assistance for basic human needs such as food shelter and clothing, as well as assistance to replace medical equipment destroyed in the disaster and crisis counseling to help those affected cope with the disaster.
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Press Release: Red Cross Flood Response Could Top $800,000 in Southern Minnesota
October 1, 2010
Red Cross Flood Response Could Top $800,000 in Southern Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, October 1, 2010 – The American Red Cross is now providing financial assistance to families affected by the floods southern Minnesota. Along with other disaster relief, such as meals, snacks, and mental health services, the Red Cross expects to spend between $610,000 and $891,000 to help people rebuild their lives following this disaster.
“From what I’ve seen, people are devastated but determined,” says Gordon Haubenschild, a Red Cross volunteer who’s been delivering meals in Millville and Hammond. I think it helps them to know they don’t have to face this alone. They greet us with open arms and hugs, but at the same time, they want to help us carry in the food, so I think that’s a positive sign.”
Currently, the Red Cross is serving more than 1,000 meals a day and will be providing hundreds more to affected families and those helping them clean up following this devastating disaster.
To date, nearly 200 Red Cross volunteers and paid staff have responded to this disaster, serving more than 10,000 meals and snacks, distributing more than 1,936 clean-up kits and offering emotional support to affected families.
“The Red Cross was the first ones here to help us,” says David Hobbs, a flood victim in Millville, Minnesota. “I don’t know what we would have done without them. They didn’t forget us.”
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