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The American Red Cross in Eastern New York is calling for more volunteers to help with the recovery from Hurricane Helene

As recovery efforts continue in the South following the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the American Red Cross in Eastern New York is asking for more help. THE ORGANIZATION SAYS IT NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS. ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE REQUIRED TRAINING AND BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO A TWO-WEEK ASSIGNMENT. Officials say there are currently 40 New Yorkers among the 1,300 Red Cross members on site. AND IT'S AN ALL-HAND-ON-DECK SITUATION. IF YOU CANNOT volunteer, blood and financial donations are also crucial. FOR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION, SEE THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WEBSITE

The American Red Cross in Eastern New York is calling for more volunteers to help with the recovery from Hurricane Helene

To volunteer, candidates must complete the required training and be able to commit to a two-week assignment

As recovery efforts continue in the South following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the American Red Cross in Eastern New York is urgently seeking additional volunteers to support ongoing relief efforts. The organization is calling on individuals to get involved as more help is needed in affected areas. To volunteer, candidates must complete the required training and be able to commit to a two-week assignment. Currently, 40 New Yorkers are among the 1,300 Red Cross members already on site. But officials emphasize that more help will be needed as recovery efforts increase. Josh Moskowitz, the American Red Cross regional disaster officer in Eastern New York, emphasized the need for continued support, stating, “There will be a need for more.” So we've done a great job getting the first wave there. And now we're looking for people who are willing to come forward and say, 'Hey, you know what?' I'm going to join the fight, too.” For those who can't volunteer, the Red Cross is also there dependent on blood and monetary donations. For more information about how you can volunteer or contribute, visit the American Red Cross website.

ALBANY, NY –

As recovery efforts continue in the South following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the American Red Cross in Eastern New York is urgently seeking additional volunteers to support ongoing relief efforts.

The organization is calling on individuals to get involved as more help is needed in affected areas.

To volunteer, candidates must complete the required training and be able to commit to a two-week assignment.

Currently, 40 New Yorkers are among the 1,300 Red Cross members already on site. But officials emphasize that more help will be needed as recovery efforts increase.

Josh Moskowitz, the American Red Cross regional disaster officer in Eastern New York, emphasized the need for more support, saying, “There will be a need for more.” So we've done a great job getting the first wave there. And now we're looking for people who are willing to come forward and say, 'Hey, you know what?' I'm going to join the fight too.”

For those who cannot volunteer, the Red Cross also relies on blood and monetary donations. For more information about how you can volunteer or contribute, visit the American Red Cross website.

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