@RedCross Comms Manager covering Virginia and supporting Eastern NC | Lehigh Valley native | @MansfieldU alum | Freelance emcee | All views expressed are my own
It has been one week since Hurricane Helene made landfall and the American Red Cross has trained disaster volunteers helping across multiple states. Kristopher Dumschat, currently deployed in FL, describes the massive response efforts. Learn how to help: https://t.co/YY87f2IscM.
Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Local aquatics centers are enrolling class now in advance of the summer swim season. To learn more about @RedCross lifeguard training and certification, talk to your local pool or visit https://t.co/O9BEjjHZk9
🚨 🌪️ There is currently a tornado watch for multiple areas across Virginia that will be in affect through this evening. Please keep in mind the difference between a watch and a warning.
🙏Thank you to Lindsey Cook and @WDBJ7 for taking the time to chat with me today about the @RedCross emergency blood shortage as our nation's blood supply has dropped to critically low levels.
🔗Make an appointment! Visit https://t.co/xWc0ICEMs2 today!
It has been a devastating day for the Action News team after two crew members on board Chopper 6 were killed in a crash on Tuesday night. https://t.co/b1eCoDYH2p
Help can’t wait when emergencies strike. Join us this #GivingTuesday to prevent and alleviate suffering by donating at https://t.co/ULxWvfBFB4.
You can also check out how the Virginia Region of the American Red Cross has helped so far this year: https://t.co/n42xd3gisu
Thank you to @WHSV_Taylor and @WHSVnews for taking the time to talk with me this morning about the importance of blood donations, especially during the holiday season!
Those who donate through 11/30, will receive a pair of Elf socks, while supplies last!
Bill deployed to Maui as a Recovery & Care Supervisor, helping provide the basis for continuing assistance as they begin to move toward recovery.
“I try to empathize and act in whatever way I can to deliver what they need to begin putting their lives back together.”
Traveling to Hawaii today for the @redcross to work on the disaster relief operation for the wildfires in Maui. — ✈️ Orlando to Denver and then Denver to Honolulu.
⛑️ Deploying to Hawaii tomorrow for the American Red Cross to assist with the disaster relief operation for the devastating Maui wildfires.
Please keep the families of those who’ve lost their lives and those who’ve lost their homes in your thoughts during this time.
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⚠️ Today's air quality is unhealthy across much of Virginia. Many areas are under a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert. It's unhealthy for sensitive groups; those with respiratory or heart ailments, older adults + children. Reduce outdoor time.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/6Mp2Ykq3eh