While the rain from what’s left of Hurricane Ian continues to soak the Delaware Valley, hundreds of trained American Red Cross disaster workers are helping 24-7 in Florida and the Carolinas to support people facing the massive destruction left behind by Ian.
“People’s lives were turned upside down by this massive storm,” said Guy Triano, Regional CEO for the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania. “They need your help now. Please consider making a donation to help people affected by disasters, giving blood or becoming a Red Cross volunteer today.”
The Red Cross and our partners are responding in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian, providing food, shelter and comfort. Communities are still under water, homes have been swept from their foundations and many have lost everything. Over the weekend, thousands of people sought refuge in Red Cross and partner shelters in Florida.
In some of the hardest hit areas that are accessible, the Red Cross has dozens of response vehicles circulating to distribute critical supplies including water and ready to eat meals. More than 1,400 trained Red Cross disaster workers are supporting relief efforts in Florida, including more than a dozen from Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Local Red Cross volunteers in Florida have said that they are safe but facing very challenging conditions from flooded roads as rivers rise to gas stations with no fuel. Many of the hardest hit areas also have no power, running water and sewer or cell phone reception. But families in Florida are struggling to cope and need help, and Red Cross volunteers committed to helping all who have been affected by the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian. Our local volunteers are helping in shelters, serving meals and handing out relief supplies.
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