Volunteer with the American Red Cross to help Houston flood victims near you

Following the historic floods in the Houston area this week, the American Red Cross needs your help as many families and individuals in our communities have been displaced from their homes.

Several shelters have been set up in Houston area, but volunteers are needed to staff them and help our fellow Houstonians. These shelters will be open 24 hours a day, providing a warm, dry place to stay, food and emotional support for area residents who are not able to remain at their homes due to storms and flooding. volunteers are needed at all hours for all locations. Training will be provided on site. Anyone interested in assisting this way is encouraged to go to redcross.org/volunteer or call 713.313.5491.

Those with flood-related needs are urged to call the American Red Cross at 1-866-526-8300. Those who wish to donate to flood relief may do so at redcross.org/donate.