Red Cross Moving Supplies and Volunteers as Hurricane Irene Heads Towards the United States

Hurricane Irene is expected to make landfall along the eastern shores of the United States later this week with winds gusting as high as 150 mph.  The American Red Cross is getting ready for a full East Coast response by preparing shelters for evacuees, pre-positioning numerous emergency response vehicles and disaster supplies, and mobilizing disaster workers to parts of the country expected to see impact from this large storm.

Red Cross chapters from Florida to Virginia are working with local and state officials to prepare for the storm’s arrival.

The Canadian Red Cross is monitoring the situation closely and is on stand-by to assist if requested.

Posted:  August 24, 2011