Several disaster-workers from the
Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross are on their way to Hawaii as
Hurricane Lane inches closer to the islands.
Three disaster-workers left the
state within 24 hours of being notified. Two are from the Eastern SC Chapter (Conway
and Myrtle Beach). The third disaster-worker is from the Central SC chapter
(Lexington).
They will help with operating
shelters, providing health services to those impacted and supporting the staff
and volunteers who are on the island.
A typical deployment for a Red Cross
responder is between 14 and 21 days. During that time, they will focus on
helping Hawaiians prepare for, and recover from, the storm.
The Palmetto SC Region of the Red
Cross stands ready to send additional disaster-workers, as requested.
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