June 20, 2008
MORE LOCAL RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS DEPLOYED TO MIDWEST
(Baltimore, MD) Central Maryland has deployed four additional workers to assist the victims of the current flooding in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Some of the deployed include:
Kelly Formoso, also from Baltimore, MD, is working as a Client Casework Supervisor in Cedar Rapids.
James "Jim" Gourley, of Anne Arundel County, is working as an Emergency Response Vehicle Driver in Madison, WI.
Wen Pan, of Howard County, is also working as a Emergency Response Vehicle Driver in Cedar Rapids, IO.
Doug Lent, of Baltimore City, is working as an Public Information Officer in Cedar Rapids. (See article below.)
Make a financial donation online.
Related Links:
Related Content:
June 18, 2008
LOCAL RED CROSS VOLUNTEER REPORTS FROM THE FIELD IN FLOOD RAVAGED IOWA
This post is from Doug Lent, of the Central Maryland Chapter, currently deployed to the Cedar Rapids flood zone. Four other local volunteers have also been deployed.
(Cedar Falls, IA) The usually vacant Hy-Vee storefront on University Avenue is full of activity from the American Red Cross and its partners. They are using the location as a bulk distribution headquarters to bring vital resources to the region.
Inside the building, pallets are stacked with supplies donated by businesses including Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart, to help with relief efforts. Red Cross partners are eager to help in other ways too. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters have donated the transportation services of their members to ship much needed supplies to disaster victims. One UPS driver for example, said he’s working a double shift today—one on his regular route and one volunteer shift to make sure Red Cross shelters get the blankets and cots they need.
Red Cross volunteers from around the country load and unload trucks with clean up supplies, water and hot meals that are then taken to flooded neighborhoods in Black Hawk, Butler and Brewer Counties. Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle driver Bob Laverack from Kalamazoo, Mich. says the best part of volunteering is seeing the reaction from those that he delivers the supplies too.
“That’s the payoff, is seeing how much they enjoy what they’re getting,” says Laverack. “One lady told me I’m an angel.”
A temporary kitchen has also been set up by the Southern Baptist Churches that will feed more than 4,000 people a day in the region.
“People are in need,” says Sherri Batts of Dubuque, Iowa, who volunteered to cook with the Southern Baptist’s this week. “They’re glad we’re here and they’re thankful that somebody’s watching out for them. I’m hoping that if that happened to me someone would be there for me.”
June 11, 2008
RED CROSS HELPS CARROLL COUNTY RESIDENTS WITHOUT POWER
Baltimore, MD— The American Red Cross of Central Maryland is supporting the Carroll County government in the operation of a shelter to provide a cool respite for those without power in the region. Red Cross volunteers are staffing the shelter, located at the Westminster Senior and Community Center at 125 Stoner Avenue in Westminster, Maryland.
June 10, 2008
RED CROSS RESPONDS TO GOUGH STREET FIRE
(Baltimore)- American Red Cross volunteers are providing disaster relief to the victims of an apartment fire that affected several people last night on the 1800 block of Gough Street in Baltimore. The Red Cross typically provides food, clothing, blankets and temporary shelter to residents who need it. Volunteers and caseworkers will continue to follow-up with the displaced families.
May 21, 2008
RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING 5 FAMILIES, VICTIMS OF EARLY MORNING BLAZE
(Baltimore)- Red Cross volunteers are currently assisting 5 families who were burned out of their Baltimore row homes early Wednesday morning. 11 adults and 9 children are receiving emergency assistance to answer their immediate needs including blankets, food, clothing and shelter. The replacement of medications and other personal care items is also being made available.
May 14, 2008
ASSISTING VICTIMS OF CHALLEDON ROAD FIRE
(Baltimore, MD)-- Red Cross volunteers are currently on the scene at an apartment fire on Challedon Road, in the western edge of the city, that destroyed at least 10 units and forced dozens of families into the street in the early morning hours. The volunteers are providing shelter, food and blankets to 22 residents, and will ensure each has a place to stay until they are able to find alternate housing.
Red Cross volunteers will assess the needs of each victim, and then provide immediate assistance with clothing and furnishings, and assist with the replacement of medications as needed.
Photos of Red Cross volunteers on the scene available on redcross-cmd.org, or via email at ldennis@arc-cmc.org.
May 12, 2008
Help Those Affected By Crises Around The World
|
China quake victims seek refuge. Photo: AP |
You can help those affected by the extraordinary crises around the world each year, like the cyclone in Myanmar and earthquake in China, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term assistance through services, supplies, technical aid, and other support to those in need.
Make a secure online contribution online at www.redcross.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS / 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions may also be mailed to your Central Maryland Red Cross chapter at 4800 Mt. Hope, Baltimore, MD 21215.
The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation. To find out more information, visit www.redcross.org or www.ifrc.org.
5/12/2008
RED CROSS ASSISTS ELDERLY, DISABLED FIRE EVACUEES IN TOWSON
Baltimore, MD—Red Cross volunteers rushed to the aid of residents from a high rise Towson apartment building on May 12. An underground electrical fire in the building, which houses elderly and disabled residents, forced the evacuation of about 200 people, including several in wheelchairs.
The Red Cross served dinner and a breakfast meal the next morning, and helped the evacuees settle into their temporary hotel accommodations.
3/21/2008
RED CROSS ASSISTS TOWSON RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY APARTMENT FIRE
Baltimore, MD—Five American Red Cross volunteers were on the scene this morning to provide emergency services to the victims of an apartment fire that affected a dozen units on the 1100 Block of Donington Circle in Towson. The Red Cross typically provides food, clothing, blankets and temporary shelter to residents who need it. Volunteers and caseworkers continue to follow-up with the displaced families.
3/9/2008
RED CROSS RESPONDS TO PIKESVILLE APARTMENT FIRE
Baltimore, MD– American Red Cross volunteers are on the scene this morning to provide emergency services to families affected by a fire that destroyed apartment homes on Stockmill Road in Pikesville. Typically the Red Cross offers clothing, food, emergency shelter and other services as needed such as mental health counseling. Volunteers and caseworkers continue to follow-up with the displaced families.
All American Red Cross assistance is free, provided as a gift from the American people. You can make a contribution to the American Red Cross by visiting www.redcross-cmd.org or by calling the Red Cross at 410/624-2000.
3/7/2008
RED CROSS HELPS AMONIA GAS EVACUEES
Baltimore, MD-- Residents of a West Baltimore neighborhood forced to evacuate received emergency assistance from the Red Cross overnight. Nearly 30 people living near the old Baltimore American Ice. Co. fled their row homes when ammonia leaked out of a large tank in the complex.
Red Cross volunteers provided blankets and food until the sheltered residents were allowed to return to their homes after the leak was capped early Friday morning.
February 5-6, 2008 Tornadoes:
American Red Cross ResponseAcross five southern states, Red Cross people and supplies are flowing in to provide care and comfort to those affected by the devastating tornadoes. In nearly every tornado-affected community Red Cross workers began working last night, and remain on the job, providing shelter, feeding victims and search and rescue workers and lending emotional support to all.
More than 350 people stayed in shelters last night as a rash of 60 tornadoes scarred Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and Kentucky. Wednesday morning has brought to light the stark realization of damage done. Thus far, news reports indicate that more than 45 people lost their lives, and major damage was sustained to structures in rural and suburban communities alike.
For questions or assistance, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS or www.redcross.org.
To make a secure donation to help the victims of this enormous tragedy, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), announced that the American Red Cross is responding to the tornadoes that touched down in North Alabama this morning. The Red Cross will provide food, shelter and other assistance to tornado victims.
“I encourage anyone who needs assistance as a result of this morning’s tornadoes to contact the Red Cross,” said Shelby. “My staff in Alabama and in Washington has been in touch with state and federal emergency management personnel and local officials to determine the extent of the damage and destruction. I will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with federal, state and local officials as they move forward in their clean-up and recovery efforts.”
12/3/2007
RED CROSS RESPONDS TO MULTIPLE FIRES
(Baltimore, MD)-- Central Maryland Red Cross volunteers
are assisting 15 families after multiple fires broke out during
a 24 hour period on January 3 and 4. Food, clothing and shelter
are being offered to residents of an apartment building in Baltimore’s
Pen Lucy neighborhood, another in northwest Baltimore and a single
family burned out in the early morning hours of January 4 in the
3600 block of Dudley Avenue.
Photo courtesy of Michael Schwartzberg.
|
