December 14, 2008, Hyannis, MA --- The Cape Cod and the Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross has
now deployed 25 volunteer Disaster Action Team members from all over Cape Cod to the greater Worcester
area to help support with shelters opened in the areas affected after the ice storms. The volunteers expect to
stay there, until the power has been restored, which officials expect could be another few days. In addition, the
chapter has sent shelter materials for support, to include mats, blankets and cots.
In addition, some 14 volunteers and staff members were at the Chapter House in Hyannis on Saturday and
Sunday to help with phone coverage, calling and deploying volunteers, provide health status clearances,
loading of trucks and trailers and other pertinent functions.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and
money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country
each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red
Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. Contributions to the
Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter at 286 South Street, Hyannis.
Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.capecodandislandsredcross.org. ###
