Disaster Alert
New York – A tour bus returning from Mohegan Sun early morning on Saturday slammed into a pole killing fourteen passengers and injuring many in Bronx. Cause of the accident is under investigation.
The ARC in Greater New York Chapter set up a Family Assistance Center and provided mental health, disaster health services and mass care to the affected and first responders. Chapter also had public affairs and partner services on the scene.
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This story is written by Tamica Smith-Jeuitt, a Red Cross worker from the Mississippi chapter.
Gloria Payton and her mother Ethel Stamps are survivors of the tornado that touched down in Hinds County, Mississippi on March 8, 2011.
One day before her mother’s 84th birthday, Gloria Payton is counting her blessings after surviving a tornado and for the Red Cross workers giving her family food. Payton, her mother and two other relatives were at home when they heard a sound similar to a train and strong winds in the middle night. When the noise stopped, they were in the dark, with a leaking roof, and snapped pine trees scattered across their yard in Edwards, MS.
Payton said she never called the Red Cross for help and was surprised when their emergency response vehicle drove up to her house shortly after the storm.
“All I knew was they had to be here to help and I certainly appreciated that,” said Payton.
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Disaster Alert
Tennessee – Heavy rain in various parts of the state has flooded some roads and is causing many water bodies to rise.
The Greater Chattanooga Area chapter has two shelters on standby and has human and material resources ready to respond.
They will continue to monitor the situation and advise the Disaster Operation Center as more information is known.
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Disaster Alert
Mississippi – Strong winds and rain damaged structures in North Long Beach, North Gulf Port and a trailer park in Biloxi yesterday.
Mississippi Capital River Chapter placed an Emergency Response Vehicle and necessary resources on standby. The chapter will be doing Disaster Assessment when conditions permit.
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This story is written by Megan Burkes, a Red Cross worker in Mississippi.
Howard Stewart and his fiancé, Esmeralda Layton were dealt another devastating blow this morning when their mobile home was destroyed by severe weather that ripped through South Mississippi. This is the second time Stewart and Layton have sorted through their belongings having lost everything to Hurricane Katrina five years ago.
“This is a bigger mountain than we are ready to climb,” says Stewart, “But, we are lucky to be alive.” Stewart was at work when the severe weather came through and Esmeralda was at the gym working out. Both consider this a great blessing after seeing the state of their home.
Both thank the Red Cross for the quick response to their needs. “The Red Cross has made sure we have what we need for the next few days, a place to stay, food, clothing and shoes. It’s a big help, we have nothing,” says Stewart.
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Disaster Alert
Florida – A wildfire burned over 100 acres in Hendry County on Friday.
The ARC Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members and provided canteen services to emergency responders.
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Disaster Alert
Pennsylvania – A two-alarm fire affected 143 units and displaced 205 residents in Philadelphia yesterday.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter opened a reception center, distributed 205 blankets, and provided health and mental health services to clients.
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Disaster Alert
Oregon – A developing landslide in Oregon City yesterday resulted in a voluntary evacuation of some residents.
The Oregon Trail Chapter has a shelter on standby and all necessary resources ready.
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Disaster Alert
Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky – Severe storms caused flooding and a tornado that destroyed homes, damaged others, closed roads, stranded travelers, left thousands without power, and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected areas in several portions of the three states on Monday. Multiple fatalities reported in Tennessee.
Tennessee chapters deployed Disaster Action Team members, staffed local and state Emergency Operation Centers, dispatched 2 Emergency Response Vehicles, opened 3 shelters, provided Mass Care, and assisted disaster victims, as needed.
Disaster Action Team members in Indiana chapters opened a shelter and an evacuation center, supported another evacuation center, and provided Mass Care to evacuees and emergency responders.
Kentucky Chapters deployed Disaster Action Team members, contacted residents affected by the storm, and stand ready to provide additional assistance, if needed.
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