Red Cross deploys more volunteers
ROCHESTER, N.Y., August 27, 2011—The Finger Lakes NY Region of the Red Cross is deploying multiple volunteers to assist in the response of Hurricane Irene in New York City. The following will be available at the Chapter, 50 Prince Street, Rochester, at 9AM Sunday morning:
Diana McLaughlin of Henrietta, Gerald LaLonde of Naples, Deborah and John Craft of Penfield, Bipin Shah of Pittsford, Carol and James Fitzgibbons of Branchport, Sharon Tyo also of Branchport, Christine Peckham of
Seneca Falls, James Davis of Newark, and Arthus Orlopp of Lyons.
Also leaving tomorrow morning from the Chapter at 50 Prince Street (9:30 AM) in our Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) are Peter Fournia of Penfield, and Dick DeNise of Bloomfield.
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.