EASTERN, NC, May 9, 2013 — Starting in Coinjock and ending in Surf City, Larry Williamson will navigate 220 miles along the inner coastal waterways of NC with his kayak and a few supplies. On May 18th, Williamson will embark on his adventure that will take approximately 12 days and 73 hours of paddling. His […]
TARBORO, NC May 9, 2013 — The Red Cross assisted 11 adults and 3 children who were displaced by an early morning fire at Northgate Apartments in Tarboro. Red Cross disaster volunteers, Peter and Ann Wright, received a call around 6am to respond to the fire that damaged 4 apartment units. “When we arrived the […]
ELIZABETH CITY, NC, May 1, 2013 — This week, the Greater Albemarle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross donated 25,000 HeaterMeals valued at $130,000 to the Food Bank of the Albemarle. The Red Cross works closely with the Food Bank to prepare for and respond to disasters. The Food Bank generously allows the Red […]
EASTERN NC, April 30, 2013 —Six months after Superstorm Sandy destroyed communities and disrupted lives in New York and New Jersey, the American Red Cross issued its six-month progress report detailing its ongoing efforts to help people affected by the storm. “Signs of recovery can be seen throughout the areas hit by this major storm, […]
GREENVILLE, NC, April 7, 2013 — This morning, the Red Cross was called to the scene of an 3-story single family home fire in Pantego, NC that displaced 2 adults. Red Cross volunteers and Disaster Action Team members; Ed and Kay Summerfield were on the scene to meet the family’s immediate emergency-caused needs and provide […]
ELIZABETH CITY, NC, March 28, 2013- More than 90 miles off the coast of Hatteras, NC amidst 30 foot waves and 60 mph winds caused by Hurricane Sandy, brave members of the US Coast Guard risked their lives to rescue crew members of the HMS Bounty after they were forced to abandon ship. Fourteen of […]
With Ham Radio and Disaster Services Technology Demonstration WILMINGTON, NC, March 19, 2013- Imagine that a hurricane has torn through the Cape Fear area causing widespread destruction and knocking out all of the power and lines of communication. How would we reach emergency responders and make sure help gets where it is most needed? Well, […]
