11/1/12 - A huge relief response to Hurricane Sandy is underway and the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross is mobilizing volunteers. The massive storm has resulted in devastation and death and the Red Cross is urging support to help people recover during the weeks to come while also providing them a safe place to stay, food to eat and comfort. Executive Director Renee Wyatt with the local chapter says thousands of people have spent the night in hundreds of Red Cross shelters since the storm began its onslaught. She tells WHMI one local volunteer was deployed prior to the storm and is assisting those in need at a shelter on the north side of the Bronx. She says they anticipate sending more, who are ready to go when needed. Wyatt adds that she has also received calls from people in the community who have seen the news and want to help, and there are number of ways whether its donating funds, blood or offering time and talents. The Red Cross has already served more than 100,800 meals and snacks and mobilized more than 2,300 disaster workers with more being deployed. Information on how to donate or help can be found in the press release below. (JM)
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