The American Red Cross has been providing assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall as a Category 3 early Wednesday along along Florida’s Big Bend.
According to an update from the organization on Wednesday –
In advance of Idalia, the Red Cross mobilized over 500 disaster responders to help, along with 45 specialty response vehicles and truckloads of supplies. This includes technology equipment, some 100,000 ready-to-eat meals and enough shelter supplies to support 20,000 individuals. Additional volunteers and emergency supplies are on standby in case they are needed. When it is safe to do so, Red Cross disaster responders will begin damage assessment and support partners as evacuation centers transition to congregate shelters.
Concerned individuals may assist the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief efforts by making a blood donation or a financial contribution.
Schedule an appointment to donate blood using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Financial contributions may be made by visiting redcross.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word IDALIA to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, assures donors that donations earmarked for disaster relief will go towards disaster relief.
