More Volunteers Deploying to Assist In Central NY and Arizona

Two more volunteers from the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regions of the American Red Cross have deployed for Central New York to assist in the response to massive flooding across the region Friday. While Disaster Mental Health Volunteer, Peggy McGee-Smith of Kenmore, will deploy to Arizona Tuesday morning following the devastating wildfires. A total of 19 volunteers have deployed to help our neighbors around the country.

A list of all 19 local volunteers from the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regions who have been deployed is below, with the most recent deployments listed in bold.

NAME, HOMETOWN                                       FUNCTION                           

Carmella Bartimole, Olean                           Disaster Mental Health            

Stephen Erbland, Dansville                               Logistics

Marianne Evans, Ransomville                          Sheltering

Jennifer Goodbout, Olean                                  Sheltering

Ari Gottlib, Rochester                                         External Relations

Michael Hoplight, Niagara Falls                       Logistics

Patricia Jung, Wellsville                                     Staff Services

Norm Kehl, Strykersville                              Disaster Assessment            

Peggy McGee-Smith, Kenmore             Disaster Mental Health (in Arizona) 

Stuart Moore, Allegany                                       Sheltering

Tony Muscolino, Finger Lakes Region           External Relations

Sarah Perkins, Pittsford                                     Disaster Assessment

Diane Sargent, Lockport                                    Disaster Assessment

Edward Steinhauer, Elmira                          Disaster Assessment

Gary Thompson, Finger Lakes Region           Logistics

Emily Upham, Rochester                              Health Services

Mary Walls, Williamsville                                  Disaster Assessment

Tom Daley, Tonawanda                           Client Casework

Ruth Walters, Bath                                   Disaster Assessment

HOW TO HELP Those who would like to help people affected by disasters like floods, wild fires and other crises can make a donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. People can donate by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. These donations help provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters.

Four Additional Volunteers Deploying to Assist In Central NY Flooding Response

Red Cross providing shelter, food for affected residents

BUFFALO, NY, June 30, 2013 – Four additional volunteers from the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regions of the American Red Cross have deployed for Central New York to assist in the response to massive flooding across the region Friday. Shelters have been opened at the Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica and at the YMCA in the city of Oneida. The deployed volunteers initially reported to Regional Headquarters in Syracuse to receive their specific assignments.

A list of volunteers who have been deployed is below, with the most recent deployments listed in bold. 

NAME, HOMETOWN                                   FUNCTION                                                  

Stephen Erbland, Dansville                           Logistics

Marianne Evans, Ransomville               Sheltering

Jennifer Goodbout, Olean                       Sheltering

Ari Gottlib, Rochester                                    External Relations

Michael Hoplight, Niagara Falls                   Logistics

Patricia Jung, Wellsville                                Staff Services

Stuart Moore, Allegany                            Sheltering

Tony Muscolino, Finger Lakes Region External Relations

Sarah Perkins, Pittsford                                 Disaster Assessment

Diane Sargent, Lockport                                Disaster Assessment

Gary Thompson, Finger Lakes Region         Logistics

Mary Walls, Williamsville                             Disaster Assessment

HOW TO HELP Those who would like to help people affected by disasters like tornadoes, floods and other crises can make a donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. People can donate by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. These donations help provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters.