Debra Smith of Puna at Pahoa Shelter
Update: May 21, 2018
More Disaster Workers Deploying to Support Hawaii Response
The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending two additional disaster volunteers to help support people evacuated due to the volcanic eruption. Thousands of residents of the Big Island in Hawaii remain under mandatory evacuation as the Kilauea Volcano continues to threaten communities. The emergency, which began more than two weeks ago continues to affect the island as volcano activity intensifies and lava flows expand.
- The total number of volunteers from Colorado and Wyoming deployed to Hawaii is currently five.
- The Red Cross has one shelter open on the Big Island with Sunday population at 118.
Map showing location of volcano and populations centers. Courtesy Google
Judy and Bill Howell, a husband and wife team from Estes Park, CO, will travel to Hawaii to serve as Government Liaison specialists. As such, they will coordinate Red Cross activities with local, state and federal governments.
Bill and Judy have been volunteers with the Red Cross of Northern Colorado for several years and they are experienced disaster responders.
Update: May 14, 2018
Disaster Workers Deploying to Support Hawaii Response
Some Deployments Cancelled, Others Are Deploying
Denver, Monday, May 14, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster volunteers to help shelter people evacuated due to the volcanic eruption. More than 2,000 residents of the Big Island in Hawaii remain under mandatory evacuation as the Kilauea Volcano continues to threaten communities. The emergency, which began late last week, worsened recently with additional lava flows threatening homes.
NOTE: In the news release sent Sunday, May 13, 2018 the following were listed as deploying volunteers. Sylvia Raumaker has deployed to Hawaii. The other four listed had their deployments cancelled due to staffing needs review by the Red Cross deployment teams.
The following volunteers are being sent to support the sheltering needs in Hawaii:
Sylvia Raumaker, a volunteer with the Red Cross of Wyoming.
In addition to Sylvia Raumaker, the following volunteers are deploying as shelter supervisors to help people that have been evacuated from their homes.
Dennis Hoyt, a volunteer from the Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado
Clark Buck, a volunteer from the Red Cross of the Mile High Area.
To see the latest news about how the Red Cross is helping the people of Hawaii and how you can help the Red Cross help the thousands of people displaced by the Kilauea Volcano eruption visit www.redcross.org.
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Denver, Sunday, May 13, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster volunteers to help shelter people evacuated due to the volcanic eruption. More than 2,000 residents of the Big Island in Hawaii remain under mandatory evacuation as the Kilauea Volcano continues to threaten communities. The emergency, which began late last week, worsened recently with additional lava flows threatening homes.
The following volunteers are being sent to support the sheltering needs in Hawaii:
Sylvia Raumaker, a volunteer with the Red Cross of Wyoming
Darlene Moore and Carol Riddell, volunteers with the Red Cross of Northern Colorado.
Barbara Martinez and Roger Ortiz, volunteers with the Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado.
To see the latest news about how the Red Cross is helping the people of Hawaii and how you can help the Red Cross help the thousands of people displaced by the Kilauea Volcano eruption visit www.redcross.org.
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 cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. Follow the Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross on Twitter as @COWYRedCross.