Beth Shook of Cuba,
NY deployed Sunday night to Port Allen, LA to provide staffing support as the
American Red Cross opens shelters in Louisiana as Isaac makes landfall.
Isaac could bring
strong winds gusting as high as 75 mph and 4 to 8 inches of rain. The American
Red Cross is helping prepare individuals and communities in the path of the
storm, while taking steps to respond in the Gulf Coast.
More than 50
trailers with supplies to support hundreds of people each are pre-positioned
along the Gulf and East coasts in preparation for hurricane season. Each
trailer is stocked with cots, blankets and comfort kits. Kitchen trailers are also
prepositioned with items on board like beverage containers, food carriers and
ice chests.
Anyone wishing to
help those affected by disasters such as Isaac are encouraged to make a
donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-REDCROSS or
texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation (charges will appear
on phone bill).
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