10/03/24
The Red Cross is providing shelter, meals, and critical supplies to communities in Northeast and East Tennessee following Hurricane Helene
KINGSPORT, TN October 3, 2024 – Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest storms to ever hit the United States, leaving behind hundreds of miles of catastrophic damage and changing lives forever. The American Red Cross has launched a massive response to ensure no one faces this challenging time alone.
More than 1,300 Red Cross disaster responders are working around the clock to provide safe shelter, comfort and support for people facing unimaginable destruction across the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.
There are 5 Red Cross shelters open in Carter, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties where people are being provided with hot meals and emotional support. There are over 140 disaster-trained volunteers, 50 from Tennessee, on the ground assisting those impacted by this devastating storm.
A disaster of this magnitude requires a team effort and the Red Cross is working closely with local officials, government agencies and other nonprofits to make sure people get the help they need as quickly as possible.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, download the Red Cross Emergency app to find service locations, visit redcross.org/gethelp or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
HOW TO HELP You can help people affected by disasters and countless other crises by making a gift to the American Red Cross. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. People can donate by visiting redcross.org/donate, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
Tennessee Region serves all 95 counties in Tennessee, Crittenden County in Arkansas and Desoto and Tunica counties in Mississippi. The Tennessee Region – part of a nationwide network of locally supported chapters – is comprised of the following eight Red Cross chapters: East Tennessee, Heart of Tennessee, Mid-South, Mid-West Tennessee, Nashville Area, Southeast Tennessee, Northeast Tennessee and Tennessee River. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
