02 September, 2017
Kim Goulette of the Red Cross of Central Massachusetts says volunteers go through extensive training and could serve in several roles, depending on their expertise. We understand flooding, we understand that loss, we understand that emotional toll and we get to go and provide help down to people that we don't even know.
A Houston native, Beyonce told a local newspaper, "My heart goes out to my hometown, Houston, and I remain in constant prayer for those affected and for the rescuers who have been so courageous and determined to do so much to help". She was deployed, and spent weeks in helping families recover.
The Eastern South Dakota chapter of the Red Cross has already sent 12 volunteers with many more lining up. But now, his focus is turning to things back here at home.
Amell also responded to Shreveport, La., a year ago when severe flooding ravaged that state, Texas and Mississippi.
"This is going to go on for months", Amell said, though he guessed the response would take less time than Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, when officials determined some areas could not be rebuilt.
Disaster-response volunteers spend at least two weeks on assignment.
Levine said the state chapter, redcross.org/local/massachusetts, buys locally, which helps local businesses. This all coming as tens of thousands still remain without lights, food, and for some a home.
The Red Cross deployment operation from the CT and Rhode Island region continues to be active and ongoing as they send roughly two to five individuals each day.
Donations of physical items, while generous and well meant, add work, expense and delay to relief efforts, she said. "And, you know, you become a stronger person from it". "Instead, the best way to support disaster victims is with a financial donation".
After Bullock made her donation on Monday, the Red Cross spoke to media, praising the star for her kind heart. The Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston have established relief funds. The western MA chapter of the Red Cross will be holding a boot camp training session in Springfield on Saturday for all interested volunteers. See the details on page A-3.
