Red Cross Sending Volunteers to the Carolinas

One of the brightest minds in disaster relief, who is based in Atlanta, has been tapped to help lead disaster relief in flood-ravaged South Carolina.

The devastating events of the past week have brought South Carolinians to their knees, but, incredible tragedy has given way overwhelming support. “We will support our neighbors in the weeks and months ahead just as we know they would help us”. Red Cross and partner organizations are providing food and relief supplies in neighborhoods that have been reopened as residents begin their recovery.

“People can help by making a monetary donation to the Red Cross”.

More than 20 Red Cross shelters are set up across the state.

Three Arkansas American Red Cross volunteers are going to North and South Carolina to help following the flooding.

The next step for emergency management crews will be to restore safe drinking water to the 40,000 people who are still without safe drinking water.

Troy High School Teacher Scot Brewer was planning to go to the South Carolina – LSU football game in Columbia, S.C., this weekend.

Patricia Kemp, communications manager for the American Red Cross northern Illinois region, has been there since last Saturday.

Parents can also download the Red Cross Monster Guard App to teach children what to do in case of a flood or other disaster.

The Red Cross only accepts large, bulk donations of new items if they are suitable to the needs of a specific disaster.

Many Midlands area businesses are pitching in to help those affected by the floods. This is why the Red Cross is working closely with emergency officials, local communities and residents to provide resources and support. In South Carolina, there a few challenges transporting blood to hospitals with hundreds of road closures across the state.