As a reminder-you don’t have to live in affected areas to make a difference. Volunteers for the American Red Cross are greatly needed in times of disaster. The people evacuating on buses and planes have to go somewhere. Many times they wind up in Red Cross shelters in neighboring states. Those shelters depend on volunteers to staff the site and make the evacuation process less traumatic for those who have left their homes.

For more information, contact your local Red Cross or visit http://www.redcross.org.