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Red Cross responds to Mangkhut victims
Fifty volunteers who received training on how to conduct damage assessment were mobilized in the wake of Typhoon Mangkhut, according to Red Cross-NMI Chapter executive director John Hirsh.
“These volunteers are doing general damage assessments [all throughout the CNMI],” he said.
Hirsh noted that since several teams left Thursday last week for Rota and Tinian to help volunteers and partner agencies in damage assessment.
“The Red Cross sent six pallets of relief supplies [through] ship to Rota [Thursday]. Supplies included cleaning kits, flashlights, mosquito nets, blankets, hygiene kits, water containers, tarps, and cots. Supplies will be sent to Tinian as well pending further assessment,” he noted.
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres over the weekend headed to Tinian to conduct damage assessments with Tinian Mayor Joey Patrick San Nicolas.
Red Cross volunteers from the U.S. mainland are also in Guam to support ongoing relief there, according to Hirsh.
“These responders are experts in disaster response and recovery,” he added.
Hirsh urges the public to call Red Cross for “major damage” assistance of homes due to Mangkhut at 234-3459. Assistance would be provided through an appointment system.
