02 September, 2017
CW33 is proud to partner with the American Red Cross during times of disaster.
Local volunteers continue to head to Texas as the Houston area attempts to recover from devastating flooding.
She is aware people with affected family and friends want to help.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed an executive order Tuesday to send resources, including two South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams, to Texas.
You can attend a free information Red Cross Disaster Services Orientation Saturday (Sept. 2) morning.
As of Thursday, 24 volunteers from the organization's Eastern New York Region had been sent to support relief efforts, "and more volunteers will be needed in the days and weeks to come", a press release said.
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".
Jaggers said the American Red Cross will be offering a training boot camp from noon to 4 p.m. September 8 for anyone who wants to volunteer locally or nationally. Mayo requested that the funds are used for relief efforts of those affected by the recent storm, which has killed dozens and displaced millions.
Phil Hansen, CEO of the American Red Cross Minnesota Region, expressed gratitude for Mayo's generosity.
"There's also the possibility that one day in the future, they're going to help here in our country", he said.
The Giants are stepping up to support the relief efforts in Houston after the area has been devastated by Hurricane Harvey.
The western MA chapter of the American Red Cross needs more volunteers.
Members of Mexico's Red Cross are pictured before travelling to Houston at Benito Juarez International airport in Mexico City on Wednesday. The company said it was setting up a site for cooking food at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas, where free meals will be provided beginning at 11 a.m. today for anyone in need.
