When people are struck by a disaster – whether it’s a powerful hurricane that strikes several states, a tornado that devastates a community, or a house fire that drives a family from its home – the Red Cross is there.
And now that we’re in September – the height of hurricane season and National Preparedness Month – we encourage everyone in our community to prepare for these storms or for any disaster that may strike South Florida.
In a survey conducted late last summer, the Red Cross found that although 89 percent of those surveyed believed being prepared is important, far fewer people are ready when emergencies do happen.
There are three things people should do to get prepared – build an emergency preparedness kit, make a plan with your family on what to do in an emergency, and become informed about the types of disasters that could occur where you live.
And just as you’re preparing, the Red Cross is seeking help so it can be more ready to respond to disaster throughout our community, our state, the U.S. and the world.
With a very active hurricane season predicted, the Red Cross is making a fundraising push now so that we are ready for the thousands of disasters that occur every year in the U.S.
Here in South Florida, the Red Cross has responded to 487 home fires and other local disasters so far this year.
People can click, text or call to donate to the Red Cross to help people affected by disasters at home and around the world. Those who want to make a contribution can visit www.southfloridaredcross.org, call 1-800-REDCROSS to support American Red Cross Disaster Response, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Every single donation brings hope to those in need.
Sincerely,
Sam TidwellCEO, American Red Cross South Florida Region
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