Finger Lakes Region of the Red Cross deploys

volunteer to Massachusetts

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 7, 2011—The Finger Lakes NY Region of the Red Cross is deploying a volunteer to Massachusetts to assist with post-tornado cleanup efforts. Christine Warriner, of Penn Yan, will be acting as a Mental Health Service Associate. She will be driving to Massachusetts later today.

To coordinate an interview with Warriner, please contact Erin Caldwell at 585-370-1834.

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