Denver, Monday, August 7, 2018, – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster responders to help people affected by the wildfires in California. They will serve in spiritual care, government operations, recovery casework, and Emergency Response Vehicle driving
Hugh Wilson Disaster Spiritual Care Red Cross volunteer
Hugh Wilson – A Red Cross volunteer of Southeastern Colorado will be supporting Disaster Spiritual Care. Our team provides support services to all people, regardless of their faith tradition.
Dennis Hoyt – a volunteer with the Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado will deploy in support of Government Operations. His position will be to work collaboratively with emergency management and other Red Cross services to ensure a coordinated response.
Red Cross volunteer Dennis Hoyt, Government Operations
Carol Riddell – a volunteer with The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado will serve as an ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle) driver. She will deliver food, water and other supplies.
Debra Rossy and Bridget Gerritsen – both Red Cross volunteers from Wyoming and Colorado will serve as caseworkers, providing counsel and resources to those affected as they begin to move forward in the recovery process.
Chris Sturgeon, Red Cross Volunteer Health Services
A typical deployment for a Red Cross disaster responder is 14 to 21 days. During that time, the responders will focus on the specific needs of those affected by the disaster as they move toward recovery.
Follow the Colorado Red Cross on Twitter for more information: @COWYRedCross.
How can you help? The best way to help the people of California while they recover from this disaster is to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your donation will help people in need of shelter, food and support. There are 3 easy ways to donate:
Click – on redcross.org/donate
Call – 1-800 RedCross (800-733-2767)
Text – the word redcross to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
How can you get help? Click on redcross.org/get-help to find ways to connect to resources or call 1-800-redcross.
Follow us on Twitter @RedCross or @COWYRedCross
About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.