Tropical Storm Lana

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TROPICAL STORM LANA – VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY REQUEST

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SITUATION OVERVIEW – 7/30/09

As you may have seen on the news, a tropical storm system, Trocipal Storm Lana, has quickly developed southeast of the Big Island. At this time, it appears the current track of the storm will take it well south of the state. However, because the storm is moving so quickly, we want to make sure we are prepared in case the system suddenly takes a turn north towards the islands. We are sending this alert to ask volunteers to share their availability to help over the next few days if needed, and to remind you to make sure you and your families are prepared with a 5 to 7 day disaster supplies kit.

SHARE YOUR AVAILABILITY
Please use this online form to share your availability:
Red Cross volunteers Tropical Storm Lana
Even if you are not available, using this form to let us know will help save us time from making unnecessary phone calls. Using this link helps us download and organize replies quickly.
Again, please provide information on your availability using the link above as soon as possible.

HURRICANE PERPAREDNESS

Before you worry about helping others, please make sure you are prepared. Take the next couple of days to make sure you and your loved ones are hurricane ready. Make sure your family has a disaster kit assembled with 5-7 days worth of supplies. I have attached a list of recommended supplies for your kit.

UPDATES

We will provide updates if the storm’s path changes and the Red Cross activates for this storm.

Thank you so much for your help.

Jennifer Walter, Manager, Response and Preparedness, walterj@hawaiiredcross.org

Joe Hunkler, Volunteer Staffing Lead, dshr@hawaiiredcross.org

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