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For Immediate Release August 8, 2007 (PROVO, Utah) – The Mountain Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross promptly responded to the Crandall Canyon Mine crisis, assisting with the physical and mental needs of families and rescue workers. Disaster response volunteers were on the scene Tuesday, assisting in the reception area and providing mental health assistance, food and water for families and friends of the trapped miners and the rescue workers. “We are fortunate to have volunteers who are mental health professionals available to assist families in times of such tremendous stress, as well as well-trained individuals in disaster response,” said De Anne Campbell, Development Director of the Mountain Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. In the last year, The Mountain Valley Chapter has responded to 39 disasters and sent volunteers to assist in three national disasters. Most recently, the chapter set up a shelter in Mt. Pleasant for evacuees due to the recent wild fires. The Mountain Valley Chapter, founded in 1917, serves 14 counties in Utah, covering a population of more than 600,000 people. Charitable donations allow the Red Cross to respond to fires, earthquakes, chemical spills, and any number of catastrophic events which may occur on a local or a national level. “We hope Utah residents, wherever they live in the 14 counties the Mountain Valley Chapter serves, will continue to support the American Red Cross,” Campbell said. “These donations allow us to quickly respond to emergencies and disasters which we see occurring with increasing regularity.” For more information about the Mountain Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and to make tax deductible donations, please visit www.redcrossUT.org. # # # The Mountain Valley Chapter, serving 14 counties in Utah and a population of over 600,000 people, is part of a large network of chapters comprising the American Red Cross. The mission of the American Red Cross is to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, almost a million volunteers and 35,000 employees helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to millions; and helped U.S. service members separated from their families stay connected. Almost 4 million people gave blood through the Red Cross, the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The American Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work. By supporting your local chapter, you are ensuring that the American Red Cross will always be there and able to help in an emergency. For more local information, please visit www.RedCrossUT.org. |
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