American Red Cross of South Carolina

American Red Cross of South Carolina volunteers are hard at work assisting clients as devasting impacts from Hurricane Berly have impacted parts of the Texas region. One week after Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas, the American Red Cross is focused on providing emergency shelter in the face of extreme heat and extensive power outages. Sunday night, over 490 people stayed in 16 Red Cross and partner shelters emergency shelters seeking relief from the heat and hurricane damage. Please click, text or call to help people affected by Hurricane Beryl in the United States. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text BERYL to 90999 to donate.

As temperatures continue to soar, here are some heat safety tips you should always keep in mind. • Heat can make anyone ill, but older adults, very young, pregnant women, and those with chronic medical conditions are more at risk. People who work outdoors, have limited personal resources, and live in places that lack green spaces are also at higher risk. • Heat exhaustion is a more severe condition signaled by cool, pale and clammy skin; a fast or weak pulse; nausea or vomiting; tiredness or weakness; or a headache, dizziness, or passing out. • Heat stroke is a deadly condition that requires immediate medical help. Symptoms include a high body temperature; hot, red, dry, or damp skin; a fast or strong pulse; a headache or dizziness; or nausea, confusion, and passing out. Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts, open shelter locations, and expert advice in both English and Spanish.

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Days after Hurricane Beryl touched down in Texas, flooding communities and causing massive power outages, Red Cross disaster teams are focused on supporting the growing need for emergency shelter as people seek relief from continuing extreme heat. Read from our Vice President of Disaster Operations and Logistics Brad Kieserman about what communities are facing after the storm and how you can help in this #LinkedInArticle. You can help people affected by Hurricane Beryl in the United States by making a donation at https://rdcrss.org/3Lkxfew, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or texting 'BERYL’ to 90999 to make a $10 donation. #HurricaneBeryl #DisasterRelief #DisasterResponse

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross. Communities across the country count on the Red Cross every day. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months. From helping people affected by disasters, like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, you can make a difference. Ninety percent of our workforce are volunteers who are inspired to give back. We can’t do it without you. Find the volunteer role that’s right for you and discover one of the best ways to spend your summer at Redcross.org/volunteer.

Did you know Clara Barton's time at Fort Wagner helped inspire the creation of the American Red Cross? As a Union Army nurse, Barton arrived on Hilton Head Island on July 14th, 1863. Four days later she found herself in the thick of Fort Wagner’s second assault. More from The Post and Courier: https://lnkd.in/eVz-CByE

"The number 1 thing we provide in disaster relief is hope." - Eric Corliss, Division Disaster Executive Southeast, Caribbean, and Carolinas Division, American Red Cross The Red Cross of South Carolina team is meeting today in Columbia for a hurricane tabletop exercise to assure our readiness in case of a hurricane threat to our region. We are coordinating with state and local government partners, staging and replenishing supply stocks at strategic locations, educating the public how to prepare for hurricanes and build more resilient communities, and recruiting and training new volunteers to respond when disaster strikes. The Red Cross is ready to respond to disasters of all sizes. Are you? Experts are warning South Carolinians could be facing a very active Atlantic hurricane season. The best time to prepare for a hurricane is now. Take these steps to keep your family safe: 1) Get a kit. 2) Make a plan. 3) Be informed.

13 American Red Cross of South Carolina volunteers are deployed to Texas to support disaster relief following Hurricane Beryl. In total, there are about 450 Red Cross volunteers from across the country on the ground providing comfort and hope to people impacted. More from WYFF 4:

DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE: American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Sam Lee Road, Scranton, was damaged by a fire yesterday. The Red Cross is helping four people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much needed resources. YOU CAN HELP: Turn your compassion into action to ensure our South Carolina communities are ready and prepared for emergencies. Join our Prepare SC campaign and help the Red Cross respond to disasters large and small and deliver relief and comfort to families in need. Donate by visiting redcross.org/preparesc

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