LEXINGTON, KY – As residents clean up from the devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky , the American Red Cross continues to increase its operations.  An estimated 100 Red Cross staff members from over a dozen states are expected to arrive before nightfall on Friday.

Red Cross staff continue to meet immediate relief needs such as food, shelter, emergency medical care, water, and damage assessments.  Case workers are now going door to door to assess client’s needs.  “Now that all the damage assessments have been completed and the situation has stabilized, we’re able to reach out to individual clients to determine their immediate disaster related needs,” said Alice Ferrell case work manager.

In an effort to provide a coordinated response, the American Red Cross is continuing to partner with other community organizations including local fire departments, the Christian Appalachian Project, and the Salvation Army.

When asked how long the Red Cross response is likely to continue job manager Janine Brown stated; “we will be here until all immediate emergency needs caused by this disaster are met.”

Anyone wishing to request assistance from the American Red Cross should contact their local Red Cross Chapter.

All Red Cross assistance is provided free of charge. Anyone wishing to make a financial contribution to the Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief effort may call the Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross at 859-253-1331 or click here.