BARNEGAT BAY, NJ (CNN) — A week after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the Northeast, relief donations continue to pour in. The American Red Cross has taken in nearly $85 million so far. That’s more than double the $35 million it had raised through Friday morning. The record-breaking storm left a trail of destruction spanning numerous states, … Continue reading »
Oregon Sends Volunteers to Gulf Coast
Two dozen Oregon Red Cross volunteers have been sent to the Gulf Coast to help communities under warning of Hurricane Isaac. Volunteers will help set up shelters in Florida, as well as evacuation stations in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The Oregon Pacific Chapter in Eugene sent two volunteers and the Salem chapter sent 10 people. … Continue reading »
American Red Cross Responds to Springfield Resident
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A fire damaged a Springfield home Saturday afternoon. Neighbors say they noticed smoke coming from the house on the 1100 block of M Street. The damage turned out to be minor, but the damage to personal items was noticeable. This is the sixth residential fire the Oregon Red Cross Chapter has responded … Continue reading »
