Red Cross Volunteers from Tennessee Helping Those Affected by Flooding in South Carolina, More on Standby

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The Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross has deployed 10 volunteers to South Carolina after one of the most extensive and intense multi-day rain events in the history of the Southeast is causing relentless catastrophic flooding, affecting thousands of residents of South Carolina.  American Red Cross workers are providing a safe place to stay, food, water and relief supplies to people in need.

“Although the rain is expected to end tonight, meteorologists anticipate river flooding to continue for at least several days,” said Sarah Basel, Regional Director of Communications.  “The Red Cross has nearly 200 workers on the ground in South Carolina, and we anticipate more to arrive within the next few days.”

Tennesseans currently deployed:

North East Tennessee Chapter:
Stewart Chapman
Patricia Castle
Janet Ryan
Ronald Leonard

Mid-South Chapter:
Paula Forrest

Tennessee River (Clarksville Area):
Shirley Connolly

Midwest TN:
Dennis Lee

Nashville Area:
David Maberry

East Tennessee:
Doris West
Don Barker

HOW YOU CAN HELP
The historic flooding has impacted thousands of residents all over the coastal Southeast and the Red Cross is there helping. In addition, the Red Cross continues recovery operations from the California wildfires where over 3,082 clients have been served.

Help people affected by disasters like floods, tornadoes and countless other crises by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. To donate, people can visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.