Red Cross deploys two volunteers to flooded Capital Region

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Wednesday, May 4, 2011—The Red Cross is deploying two volunteers to the Capital Region in New York State to assist with sheltering operations in response to massive flooding. The following individuals departed this afternoon for the American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter:

• Martha Laros of Pittsford
• Joe Louis of Rochester

Laros and Louis will both be functioning as Shelter Supervisors. They are available for interview by mobile phone upon request. To request an interview, please contact Erin Caldwell at 585-370-1834.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization—not a government agency—and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit rochesterredcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.