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As a result of the recent #KentuckyFlooding, homes have been washed from their foundations, roads have been left inaccessible, and multiple fatalities have been confirmed with more still missing. Here's what disaster relief currently looks like on the ground: 🧵 (1/4)
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We continue to provide shelter, meals & support to those affected by the #KentuckyFlooding. Intense, climate-related disasters are happening more often & communities are suffering. We'll continue to help Kentucky residents on their road to recovery.
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That’s not beer—it’s water! provided 200,000+ cans of drinking water for those affected by flooding in Kentucky & Missouri and the Oak Fire in California. We're grateful for partners who help us make a difference in communities devastated by disasters.
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More than a week since flooding ripped through Kentucky, Red Cross disaster workers are continuing to provide shelter, meals and support.
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Mobile feeding has been taking place today in many of our communities. These teams were in Fleming-Neon, KY in Letcher County and Hazard, KY in Perry County. Our teams have been working hard to provide comfort and care.
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We’re wishing a very happy, early birthday to Thomas, who turns 90 next month! 🥳 Over the past few years, he has donated blood or platelets with over 60 times. We appreciate you rolling up a sleeve for those who need it most, Thomas! ❤️
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Say it with us: Even strong and skilled swimmers can drown. Just because someone knows how to swim doesn't mean they can't experience a water-related emergency that requires additional assistance. Be prepared by making water safety a priority: rdcrss.org/3bu5Bh0
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In addition to responding to the deadly flooding in Kentucky & Missouri, our disaster teams are also helping those affected by the explosive wildfires in California. Here's what we're doing, how YOU can get help, and the best way to support our mission: rdcrss.org/3OLqge1
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Meet John, a volunteer from Phoenix, Arizona who is heading to a Red Cross shelter in eastern Kentucky to help those affected by the deadly flooding. We couldn't do what we do without the help of volunteers like him! #KentuckyFlooding. (Thanks for the pic, !)
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200+ trained volunteers & partners are on the ground helping by: 🏠 providing care for 550+ people in 16 shelters across eastern Kentucky 👓 Replacing prescription meds, eyeglasses, canes, wheelchairs & more that were left in the rush to get to safety (2/4) #KentuckyFlooding
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“I have to do this. I have to help people, and this is how I do that. And I’ll do that until I can’t anymore.” Thanks to all of our volunteers who are dropping everything to head to eastern Kentucky and help those affected by the devastating flooding. #KentuckyFlooding
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Help is on the way! Thank you to the volunteers from across Virginia who are answering the call to support the @KYRedCross and @RedCross effort to deliver help to communities impacted by flooding in Kentucky. To learn how you can help, visit redcross.org.
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As thousands of people remain without power & the death toll rises in eastern Kentucky after #KentuckyFlooding, Red Cross disaster workers spent the morning discussing & prepping for today's relief effort activities. For more updates on disaster response, follow .
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Excessive rainfall & life-threatening flash flooding continue to be a possibility across the Plains & mid-Atlantic into the weekend. With the risk of flooding & associated power outages, preparation is critical. Tap to find more safety tips ➡️ rdcrss.org/3zaN3tG
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🧵(1/3) We're working w/ local officials & emergency management to assess needs & mobilize resources for 9 counties in eastern Kentucky impacted by deadly flash flooding, mudslides & power outages. #KentuckyFlooding Photo: Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via Getty Images
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Thank you, , for your partnership and helping provide meals for those staying in our shelter. #OakFire.
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WCK has activated in response to California's Oak Fire. Working with local restaurants, we're delivering several hundred freshly prepared meals to the Red Cross shelter housing evacuated residents—almost 50 homes have been destroyed by the blaze. #ChefsForCalifornia
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Volunteers with have been working alongside partners to provide shelter, meals & support to St. Louis residents affected by dangerous flash flooding. Damage assessment & cleanup efforts will occur once water levels have receded & it is safe to do so. #StLouisFlood
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