From the virus.
When a disaster strikes there can be a lot of uncertainty...that's why the bluegrass chapter of the american red cross wants to ensure it can still help even during a pandemic... however it will look different.
Abc 36's chelsea smith is in studio to explain.
L3 chelsea: white the red cross immediately took action at the start of covid shutdowns in march... and the chapter says a lot has changed.
In response to any type of disaster like wind storms, flooding, tornadoes, or ice storms... volunteers are required to use p-p-e and have symptom checks... if they can... they meet with a client virtually... and a big change is in sheltering...a typical shelter that could hold 200 people can now only hold 50 due to social distancing... but the red cross says it has a long list of shelters in kentucky that could help if needed... however... the red cross has been having a lot conversations with more hotels to help provide rooms... which is the preferred method of sheltering right now.
Nikki salladay: "in all of our areas we've been having really good conversations to ensure that, in conjunction with emergency management and local officials, we can provide that support to their communities."
As always it's best that you be prepared before a disaster strikes... have a plan and a disaster kit... that includes important documents and medications... flashlights... also especially during the pandemic the red cross recommends adding masks and gloves... hand sanitizer... and a thermometer l3 chelsea: white reporting in studio... chelsea smith... abc 36 news.
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