Hurricane Michael: Red Cross Prepares To Help Thousands
As the second major hurricane in just weeks is set to hit the southeast, the
Michael is predicted to be life-threatening, and is expected to hit parts of
"We urge people to take this dangerous hurricane very seriously and make their final storm preparations now," said
Evacuation centers are meant to safely house people for about 72 hours until the storm passes and weather conditions improve, and it should be noted that some of these centers may not have cots, food, running water or electricity. In time, and if needed, local government officials may transition evacuation centers into emergency shelters if residents can't return home after the storm passes. The
In advance of Hurricane Michael, the
HURRICANE FLORENCE RESPONSE CONTINUES Meanwhile, more than 2,700 trained
HURRICANE SAFETY STEPS
Find a shelter by visiting redcross.org or by downloading the free Red Cross Emergency App. The Emergency App also puts real-time information about the storm and hurricane safety tips at your fingertips. The app is available in app stores by searching for the
HOW YOU CAN HELP The
PLEASE GIVE BLOOD Severe weather events like Hurricanes Florence and Michael often force the cancellation of blood drives and decrease donor turnout in affected areas. To meet the needs in these impacted areas and throughout the country, the
The
CORPORATIONS HELP The generous donations from members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and the Disaster Responder Program enable the
ADGP
ADGP
Disaster Responder Program members are: 7-Eleven
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