Each year, the American Red Cross Greater Rochester Chapter assists hundreds of individuals and families in the wake of disaster and emergency events. In fact, during the organization’s 2023 fiscal year, it provided help to more than 500 families in Monroe and neighboring counties affected by local disasters such as home fires, floods, and winter storms by providing food, clothing, shelter, and immediate relief.
Now, the organization is providing an opportunity for interested members of the community to learn more about how to help their neighbors in times of emergency – from sharing a compassionate smile and conversation, to providing shelter and a meal, to assisting after a home fire or flood – and how they can become a Red Cross volunteer. The Greater Rochester Chapter of the Red Cross is hosting a Readiness Expo on Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Foodlink, 1999 Mt. Read Boulevard, Rochester.
Current Red Cross volunteers and staff will be on hand to provide attendees:
•A glimpse of Red Cross emergency vehicles that are used to distribute food and supplies when disasters strike
•Information on free smoke alarm installations and how to safely escape home fires
•Free Hands-Only CPR instruction
•An understanding of how a disaster shelter operates, and how the mental and physical health needs of those impacted are cared for
•An opportunity to chat with current disaster volunteers and information on how to become involved
The event is free, and a limited amount of Red Cross “swag” will be given on a first-come basis. Snacks and water will also be provided. For more information, please contact http://bernadette.bowie@redcross.org.
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