Special Report: Red Cross Needs Disaster Relief Volunteers

The Central and Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross is looking for volunteers for Disaster Relief.

Marita Salkowski, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Region notes, even though America is in a pandemic, disasters aren’t taking time off.

Such disasters locally include flooding, home fires and tornados, while Red Cross Disaster Relief Volunteers respond to such tragedies locally, they’re also sent to other parts of the country to assist relief with other events such as earthquakes, hurricanes and wildfires.

Salkowski says the pandemic has added extra stress on the need for volunteers because of expanding shelter space for social distancing. There’s a special need for licensed volunteers in the medical field, doctors, nurses and EMTs. Volunteers are asked for a two week long commitment.

Any one can volunteer by visiting www.redcross.org and clicking the Volunteer tab.

(Photos submitted by the American Red Cross)