Finger Lakes Region of the Red Cross deploys three to Alabama

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 24, 2011—The Finger Lakes NY Region of the Red Cross, headquartered in Rochester NY, is deploying three volunteers to assist with cleanup efforts in Alabama.

• Gregory Thomas, of Rochester, is reporting as a Transportation Supervisor. Thomas will be departing tomorrow, May 25 at 8:30 AM on USAir. 
• Steven Erbland, of Dansville, will be functioning as a Warehousing Supervisor. Erbland will be departing tomorrow, May 25 at 5:00 PM via United.

Thomas and Erbland will be available at Greater Rochester International Airport 90 minutes prior to departure time.

• Cheryl Hoggard, of Seneca Falls, will be reporting as a Client Casework Supervisor.

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