LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF

Each year, the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross helps hundred of those affected by disaster in the Pioneer Valley. We assist disaster victims in meeting their emergency needs to include shelter, food, clothing and emotional support. It may be a house fire, tornado, hurricane or earthquake; our volunteers will be there providing much needed services, when YOU need it most. In the days and weeks to follow, a caseworker works with the families to help them on the road to recovery. The caseworker may assist with groceries, basic household furnishings and supplies or even referrals to housing search agencies or government agencies that may have additional assistance. Caseworkers work with the families to identify and determine what kind of assistance is appropriate to the individual. The assistance we provide is by means of Red Cross client assistance cards that can be used at local supermarkets, restaurants, department and furniture stores. This allows for the clients to make the choice of where they want to shop and what new items they need.

If you have been involved in a disaster and are in need of services, please contact the Disaster Services at (413) 737-4306 extension 917 or you may contact us by e-mail at nathanm@usa.redcross.org

Our paid and volunteer staff is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All assistance is FREE and an outright gift made possible by donations by the American public. There are many opportunities for you to help, whether you want to volunteer by joining our Disaster Action Team or help out in the office a few hours a week. If you are interested, give us a call at (413) 737-4306 ext. 952 or contact birksl@usa.redcross.org