With Hurricane Irene lurking in the Atlantic, the American Red Cross is preparing for the probability that shelters will have to be opened for evacuees. The Frederick E. Turnage Chapter (Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Halifax and Northampton counties) has tentatively scheduled a Friday morning class for spontaneous volunteers -- people who have not previously volunteered with Red Cross but who want to help out during the hurricane. To sign up for the class, call 252-237-2171 or 252-977-1720. All volunteers will undergo a background check. Callers will be notified about class time and location.
Other chapters may also be accepting spontaneous volunteers. Call your local chapter for more information.
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