American Red Cross California Gold Country Region’s Post

We are issuing an urgent appeal for volunteers who are willing to travel this fall to support emergency shelters for major national disaster relief efforts. Interested volunteers are urged to sign up today at redcross.org/volunteer. All candidates must complete necessary training and be able to commit to a two-week deployment. Applicants who don’t have disaster experience, but have supervision, management or organization skills; a strong desire to help others; and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are encouraged to apply.

This is a difficult time for everyone affected by Helene and it’s important for people to connect with and support each other. Events like this can cause feelings of uncertainty and anxiety since no one knows what could happen next. Remember that it's okay to feel nervous or drained. Recovering emotionally after a disaster: 🚑 Take care of your safety. Find a safe place to stay and make sure your physical health needs and those of your family are addressed. Seek medical attention if necessary. 🔇 Limit your exposure to the sights and sounds of disaster, especially on television, the radio and in the newspapers. 🥦 Eat healthy. During times of stress, it is important that you maintain a balanced diet and drink plenty of water. 🛏 Get some rest. With so much to do, it may be difficult to have enough time to rest or get adequate sleep. Giving your body and mind a break can boost your ability to cope with the stress you may be experiencing.

Join us in #Sonora on Wednesday, October 16 for our Sonora Office Open House! Meet your local Red Cross volunteers, learn about our programs and find out how YOU can help your local Red Cross! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g8pGHwAz

Red Cross volunteers have opened an evacuation shelter at the Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, in response to the #TigerFire in Amador County. All are welcome at Red Cross shelters.

Another great example of how our Community Adaptaiton Program is building alliances and capacity in our region! https://rdcrss.org/3XZmANt

Help people affected by Hurricane Helene. ⚠️ Your donation enables the Red Cross to respond to and help people recover from this disaster.

We've sent hundreds of blood products to Florida to ensure blood remains available for patients in areas expected to be impacted by #HurricaneHelene. Blood donors in California and elsewhere are urged to keep their blood and platelet donation appointments to help restock the shelves to ensure lifesaving blood products remain readily available for patients around the country. Make a blood or platelet donation appointment now: redcrossblood.org. 🩸❤️

Thank you to our Disaster Action Team volunteers who go out to help their neighbors any time, day or night.

About 100,000 people in the U.S. are living with sickle cell disease. These patients often need frequent blood transfusions. September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth. You can help patients by donating blood. Make an appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Local Assistance Center for those impacted by the #BoylesFire will be open just a few more hours but if you still need help from the Red Cross, call us at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to find out how we may be able to help you with recovery assistance.