Red Cross Responds To Tornadoes
The Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross has been helping the families of communities of Prowers County with disaster assistance.
A Red Cross spokesperson, Catherine Barde, says that volunteers will be assisting the communities with shelter, food, and comfort kits. A Red Cross Mobile Vehicle will be sent to provide emergency responders in Prowers Co. with food and snacks.
As of Friday night, the mobile mercy mission will end. Barde tells me, the until will drive back to Colorado Springs. The Red Cross will help those displaced on a case by case basis over the next few days. Those folks can contact the Red Cross directly, to talk about what they need from the organization.
The Red Cross reminds everyone to take proactive preparedness steps to ensure the safety of individuals and families.
Be Red Cross Ready Checklist:
? Know what emergencies or disasters most likely to occur in the community ? Have a family disaster plan and have practiced it ? Have an emergency preparedness kit ? Have at least one member of the household trained in first aid. ? Take action to help community prepare
SAFETY STEPS:
? Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and sturdy shoes. ? Avoid fallen power lines or broken gas lines – immediately report them to the utility companies. ? If someone smells gas or hears a hissing noise, they should open a window, get everyone out of the building immediately and call the gas company or fire department. ? Use flashlights, not candles when examining buildings. If you would like to help people affected by disasters like these tornadoes and storms, you can make a donation today to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to your local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
