Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 7:59:16 GMT -5
Local Residents Encouraged to Take Red Cross Volunteer Training
CHATTANOOGA, TN, March 8, 2012 – In the days immediately following the tornado, many local residents were calling their local Red Cross offices offering their assistance to volunteer to help out with the relief effort. The American Red Cross relies on trained volunteers to respond to disasters large and small that happen every day in the community.
GIVE HELP:
A volunteer orientation class will be held at the Chattanooga Area Red Cross Chapter on Thursday, March 15 at 1 and 6 PM. All Red Cross disaster volunteer training courses are free of charge. Local residents who are interested in learning more about getting involved with the Red Cross are encouraged to attend. Please call (423) 265-3455 to register and for more information. The office is located at 801 McCallie Avenue.
GET HELP:
The Red Cross has made every effort to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all those who were affected by the recent tornadoes. Anyone who still has emergency storm-related needs is encouraged to contact 2-1-1 to find out how to get help.
As of March 8th more than 140 trained Red Cross disaster workers across East Tennessee have:
o Opened 4 Emergency Shelters to provide storm victims with a safe haven
o Served more than 12,340 meals and snacks
o Handed out nearly 3,312 recovery and household clean up items
o Delivered 118 Personal Care Kits
Red Cross volunteers and staff members across East Tennessee are currently helping with the widespread storm relief effort in all areas that experienced damage including Bradley, Claiborne, Hamilton, McMinn, Monroe & Polk Counties.
DONATE:
You can help people affected by disasters like tornadoes, and hurricanes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
Call: #1-800-RED-CROSS
Click: www.redcross.org
Text: "REDCROSS" to 90999 to Make a Donation – Customers of participating wireless carriers can make a $10 donation to support Disaster Relief by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999. Donations will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid account. Message & Data rates may apply. Full terms and privacy policy can be found at redcross.org/m.
Mail: Financial contributions may also be mailed to the American Red Cross at 801 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
CHATTANOOGA, TN, March 8, 2012 – In the days immediately following the tornado, many local residents were calling their local Red Cross offices offering their assistance to volunteer to help out with the relief effort. The American Red Cross relies on trained volunteers to respond to disasters large and small that happen every day in the community.
GIVE HELP:
A volunteer orientation class will be held at the Chattanooga Area Red Cross Chapter on Thursday, March 15 at 1 and 6 PM. All Red Cross disaster volunteer training courses are free of charge. Local residents who are interested in learning more about getting involved with the Red Cross are encouraged to attend. Please call (423) 265-3455 to register and for more information. The office is located at 801 McCallie Avenue.
GET HELP:
The Red Cross has made every effort to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all those who were affected by the recent tornadoes. Anyone who still has emergency storm-related needs is encouraged to contact 2-1-1 to find out how to get help.
As of March 8th more than 140 trained Red Cross disaster workers across East Tennessee have:
o Opened 4 Emergency Shelters to provide storm victims with a safe haven
o Served more than 12,340 meals and snacks
o Handed out nearly 3,312 recovery and household clean up items
o Delivered 118 Personal Care Kits
Red Cross volunteers and staff members across East Tennessee are currently helping with the widespread storm relief effort in all areas that experienced damage including Bradley, Claiborne, Hamilton, McMinn, Monroe & Polk Counties.
DONATE:
You can help people affected by disasters like tornadoes, and hurricanes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
Call: #1-800-RED-CROSS
Click: www.redcross.org
Text: "REDCROSS" to 90999 to Make a Donation – Customers of participating wireless carriers can make a $10 donation to support Disaster Relief by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999. Donations will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid account. Message & Data rates may apply. Full terms and privacy policy can be found at redcross.org/m.
Mail: Financial contributions may also be mailed to the American Red Cross at 801 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403.