Red Cross Continues To Serve Flooded Neighborhoods In Escambia, Santa Rosa

May 8, 2014

As neighborhoods continue to dig out and clean up, many residents are discovering that their needs are changing. Because the Red Cross works closely with community and government partners, and has an “ear to the ground,” Red Cross services are changing to meet those needs.

On Thursday, May 8, the Red Cross will be in mobile units in affected neighborhoods in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Additionally, Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles will be circulating with snacks and water and disaster responders are meeting one-on-one with people affected to create recovery plans, navigate paperwork and locate help from other agencies.

Since the April 29 downpour, the Red Cross has mobilized five response vehicles and more than 100 trained workers – more than half of them from the state of Florida. Through Tuesday, the Red Cross had served more than  12,500 meals and snacks, handed out hundreds of comfort and relief items, and provided nearly 190 mental health or health-related contacts. In addition, Red Cross shelters have provided more than 350 overnight stays.

Pictured: The Red Cross has been hard at work in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this week. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News