In March 2022, around 100 community members were displaced after a tragic explosion in Silver Spring, Maryland. In the hours, days, weeks and months to follow, our #RedCross team was there. Read more and support our lifesaving work in our 2022 #YIR: https://t.co/asT0xPhTPo
On 3/9, #RedCrossNCGC leadership, including interim CEO Wendy Vara, stopped by the Silver Spring Explosion Disaster Assistance Center to thank volunteers for providing more than 1,900 meals & snacks and essential mental health support to displaced residents over the past week.
~ 100 people impacted by the recent explosion in Silver Spring attended an informational meeting tonight at our #RedCross office to learn about available resources & the recovery process. Disaster workers distributed meals, hygiene kits & totes to help with transporting items.
#RedCross workers continue to work alongside partners, assisting residents impacted by an explosion that displaced ~100 people in Silver Spring MD on March 3rd. Those in need of assistance may go to the @MontgomeryCoMD White Oak Recreation Center Shelter or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Disaster workers are helping in Silver Spring, MD, after an explosion impacted dozens of apartment homes yesterday. Learn how @RedCrossNCGC teams are supporting those affected: https://t.co/Ft6xNcmjYL
“Our thoughts are with the individuals and families who have suffered loss due to this horrific incident,” said Curt Luthye, Executive Director for Montgomery, Howard and Frederick Counties. READ how our #RedCross team is helping in Silver Spring: https://t.co/V7XdFBII4l
Trained #RedCross disaster workers are on-scene in Silver Spring, MD today, after an emergency incident affected multiple apartment homes. We are grateful for the volunteers currently working with partners to access the needs of the families and individuals displaced.
Wonderful to see both Chief Coe & Chief Lando out supporting the need for blood today in Frederick, Maryland—cheering on their #firedept & #policedept teams during the Battle of the Badges #RedCross blood drive! Stay tuned to see who wins! @Fred_MD_Police@frednewspost
#LeadLikeClara … with special thanks to the U.S. National Parks Service and the Town of Glen Echo, MD leadership—who celebrated with us at The Clara Barton House! @RedCross#RedCross
“You must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it,” The powerful words of our #RedCross founder, Clara Barton. Join us to honor her legacy as we celebrate her 200th Birthday! Learn more at https://t.co/oT6hujkvRI #LeadLikeClara