American Red Cross in need of volunteers following floods, wildfires

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As recent floods and wildfires devastate communities across the country, the American Red Cross is in need of volunteers. 

Red Cross volunteers are often some of the first people on site of a disaster, providing food, shelter, and water to those who need it. 

That mission continues as the federal government plans to roll back support from FEMA in the coming years. 

Cape Fear Red Cross Executive Director Darren Allison says the organization currently has 44 active disaster responses across the country—including in western North Carolina. 

“The frequency of the storms has increased, and the time between those storms have decreased. So that increases the tempo; and so, there’s always more need for more volunteers. Volunteers are really the strength of our organization, it’s how we execute our mission,” he said. 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Red Cross, you can visit their website.