Red Cross seeks volunteers

As forecasters predict another active Gulf Coast hurricane season, the American Red Cross Gulf Coast Region is seeking new volunteers to respond to a growing number of climate-driven disasters.

This year’s heightened hurricane outlook is part of a years-long trend of more frequent and intense climate disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and floods.

“Volunteers are at the heart of our mission, representing 90% of our workforce and responding on a near-constant basis to provide safe shelter, food and comfort after disasters across the country,” said Texas Gulf Coast Region Communications Manager Vanessa Valdez. “As this relentless pace of severe crises continues, we need more volunteers to grow our capacity and help ensure families never face these emergencies alone.”

The areas most needing volunteers include shelter support, health services, and membership for the Disaster Action Team that helps families affected by home fires and other disasters by providing support, such as food, lodging, comfort and recovery assistance.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to sign up.