MCALLEN, TX (September 25, 2018) – Executive Director of The American Red Cross of South Texas has deployed to South Carolina to help residents there in the wake of Hurricane Florence.  The Texas Gulf Coast Region has deployed more than twenty volunteers and employees with knowledge and experience in disaster response. 

"I eagerly accepted the opportunity for deployment to the Carolinas to support the recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricane Florence. I'm joining other Red Crossers from across the country to serve families who have lost everything in the aftermath of this storm.  During Hurricane Harvey many volunteers deployed from across the nation to support our recovery efforts.  In return, a number of Texas Red Crossers are making it a priority to assist efforts in the Carolinas.,” said Danella Hughes, Executive Director, American Red Cross South Texas.

HOW YOU CAN HELP You can help people affected by Hurricane Florence by visiting redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross, a United Way agency, 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 redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.