Soutyh Carolinians respond to Texas floods

Eight Red Cross workers from South Carolina left for Texas in the response to the flooding that, in some parts of the Lone Star state, left 19 inches of rain. Through this year storms have ravaged Texas to the extent that thousands of families and businesses have been displaced. The Red Cross workers bring care, comfort and hope. The South Carolina team will assist with  logistics, sheltering, casework, and
public affairs. “We understand how devastating floods can be to families and
communities,” said Louise Welch Williams, regional CEO for the Red Cross
in South Carolina. “When historic floods destroyed lives and uprooted
families in South Carolina last fall, Red Crossers from across the
country came to help our community and we are glad that we are able to
support them.” Over the holiday weekend, Brenham, Texas, located about 65 miles northwest of Houston, received 18 inches of rain in a 24-hour period.
Fifteen shelters were opened in the affected areas and volunteers are
helping to assess the damage. The Red Cross is also providing meals in
coordination with the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and other local
partners. By volunteering with the American Red Cross, you can truly
make a difference. Those interested in volunteering should visit
www.redcross.org/sc [2] to learn more and start their volunteer
application. Without volunteers the Red Cross would not be able to
respond locally, across the country, and around the world when it is
needed most. Volunteers with the Red Cross can set flexible schedules in
volunteer positions that appeal to their specific skills or interests
and training is free. You can help people affected by the Texas Floods and
Tornadoes by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting
the word TXFLOODS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations to Texas
Floods and Tornadoes will be used to prepare for, respond to and help
people recover from these disasters.