How to Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:10PM
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy's devastation, rescuers continue to help residents in flooded neighborhoods of New York and New Jersey. As the mass cleanup begins, millions are still left without power, and NYC's subway lines are still completely shut down.
Major charitable organizations such as the American Red Cross are urging people to help victims of the superstorm. On Monday night via Twitter, the number 90999 was made available so people could donate $10.
Red Cross is also asking people who are eligible to give blood since hundreds of blood drives were canceled due to the storm.
To donate $10, text the word REDCROSS to 90999.
For more on how you can help, visit RedCross.org, RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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Anderson, we have fallen in love with both you and your mother. Thank you for helping the victems of Sandy. I wish I could send more but I can't. Keep up the good work. Your show has taken the top in many areas.
My daughter asked my why I was not calling in to donate yesterday and I told her that I don't feel comfortable giving my card number over the phone. She asked me what can we do--So I started calling the schools in Greensburg PA to see if they would be willing to do a Children who Care drive that would collect cleaning supplies, flashlights, wipes and garbage bags.
The schools I spoke with were all on board. I spoke with Red Cross and they told me that they are not able to get me a truck to help me get this delivered. So needtoless to say I needed to drop the project for now. Isn't that very sad. My daughter finished her day with a sad heart.
Sending donations of food and clothing cause problems. It is very difficult to get a distribution system to actually give these items to the victims. Please, Please donate money to Red Cross. Volunteers who just show up can cause problems. It is very honorable to want to give of your time, your food and clothing, but very difficult to actually do. Please, please donate money to the Red Cross.
Hi Anderson,
You are doing a wonderful job in reporting about Sandy. Please don't forget about them and please keep a good eye on what is going on. Now that a week has gone bye there is not that much reporting going on. The news is giving them around 5 or 10 minutes and are moving on to other news that is happening. Please keep them in the light so they get the help that they need. God bless you and your staff and stay safe.
Take care...
Kathleen Zipkas
Congress is a little tiny town in Arizona. We are in process of running a drive to gather winter clothing to send back to New York or New Jersey. We need to know WHERE to deliver this. Please give us an address of a Church or Community Group who will pass our boxes out to those who need help. Contact: Cheryl 928-427-3187 PLEASE!
I am a RN in Arizona. What can I do to help?
You can donate to the Red Cross through Amazon.com. They have a link on the US homepage.
HELLO! I AM A CANADIAN RESIDENT WHO WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE REDCROSS.ORG AND I TRIED TO MAKE A DONATION BUT IT DOES NOT LET ME ENTER CANADIAN ADDRESS AS IM UNABLE TO ENTER MY PROVINCE AND POSTAL CODE DETAILS. I WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU CAN HELP ME.
THANK YOU.
SID
I would love to volunteer myself with time as that is all I can afford to give. Please let me know how to go about volunteering myself. Currently I am unemployed and live in Los Angeles, California so time and myself is all I have to give. Thank you for your assistance. My prayers to all. Sincerely, Bobbie L. Derschon
Bobelynda@yahoo.com
I am interested in volunteering my time to help folks on the east coast.
I am Combat Medic Veteran, currently laid off from General Motors, licensed builder, CDL A License, able to operate any heavy equipment, years of experience in construction, demolition and management.
How can I help out?
Tim
989-717-1084
Danville, VA - God's Pit Crew in Danville is sending more than 110,000 pounds of supplies to victims of Sandy in New York City Wednesday.
Three trucks and a handful of volunteers are en route to deliver shipments of mostly food and water to Brooklyn and Jamaica, New York.
Volunteers say they don't know exactly what to expect when they arrive, but they just want to help out in any way they can.
"It's a wonderful thing. I feel it's a privilege to be a part of them. People really work together in these crises, and it really brings the best in humanity out," said George Rhamy, a volunteer truck driver.
Donations for the supplies came from all over - including churches, members of the community and even Pepsi Cola. http://www.wset.com/story/19967054/gods-pit-crew-in-danvi...