Red Cross Continues To Help Wakulla County Disaster Victims

Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      Capital Area Chapter       American Red Cross       1115 Easterwood Drive                                                          From the Desk of       Tallahassee, FL 32311                                                           Dan Samborn, CEO       (850) 878-6080                                                                        Office: (850) 402-5611       Fax: (850) 878-3441                                                               Mobile: (850) 294-2016       www.tallyredcross.org                                                        dan.samborn@redcross.org

Red Cross Continues To Help Wakulla County Disaster Victims  As of last night, the American Red Cross Capital Area Chapter continues to provide much needed disaster relief in Wakulla County. Additional clean-up kits arrived this week for distribution. · 17,308 Meals and Snacks Served · 224 Clean-Up Kits distributed · 1,572 Comfort Kits distributed · 1,267 Bulk Items distributed such as tarps and bags · 87 Mental Health Services Contacts · 81 Health Services Contacts · 102 Families contacted with referrals to community resources and casework. 4 Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles are in the county daily distributing food and supplies. Red Cross will continue our disaster relief efforts with client casework in the field and the distribution of needed supplies. People can help those affected by Tropical Storm Debby by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Consider making a donation today by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. The Capital Area Chapter is accepting donations on their website: www.tallyredcross.org. Contributions may also be sent to your local Red Cross chapter, 1115 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311. Contributions enable the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters.   The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.tallyredcross.org or join our blog athttp:/cacarc.wordpress.com.

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