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The American Red Cross is rapidly mobilizing volunteers and relief supplies to respond as Hurricane Helene bears down on communities in Florida and Georgia. Two volunteers from the Indiana Region are driving a Red Cross emergency response vehicle (ERV) and heading to help communities affected by Helene.
The Red Cross has deployed hundreds disaster workers, including nine Indiana Region volunteers, so far. Volunteers will support sheltering, feeding, and other relief efforts.
Mike and Lisa Murtha departed on Thursday, September 26, in a Red Cross emergency response vehicle, which will aid in disaster relief by mobilizing supplies such as ready-to-eat meals, water and snacks. They will pre-position in Alabama and will be supporting the operation in Florida and other impacted areas in the aftermath of the storm.
Help people affected by disasters like storms and countless other crises by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its six chapters: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @indianaredcross.
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