The Red Cross plays a critical role in helping families and communities recover in the weeks and months after a disaster like the recent tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa.
Red Cross recovery casework volunteers are visiting with affected residents to help identify their next steps towards recovery. In the days and weeks ahead, Red Cross volunteers will be present at locations around the area to meet with impacted residents and set up recovery casework. Through these meetings, volunteers help residents identify their needs and find the support to meet those needs. Volunteers will work with the residents in the months ahead to help navigate the recovery process.
Volunteers will be at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, May 10.:
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- First Lutheran Church (2146 Wright Street, Blair, NE 68008)
- Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch (3935 State Hwy 133, Blair, NE 68008)
Additionally at these locations, relief supplies such as tarps, trash bags, plastic wrap, water and snacks will be available. To date, the Red Cross has distributed more 3,000 relief items to nearly 600 households.
Last weekend, the Red Cross participated in a Multi-Agency Resources Center (MARC) in Minden, Iowa, to help residents set up recovery plans. Plans are in the works for the Red Cross to participate in additional MARCs around the area. Details on those events will be announced once finalized.
More than 125 volunteers and staff have been part of the Red Cross response to the tornadoes. The Red Cross remains in contact with local officials across the impacted areas to evaluate the needs of the residents.
Anyone affected by the storms can receive assistance by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Those interested in donating to support Disaster Relief can visit redcross.org/donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text REDCROSS to 90999.
