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Red Cross Moving Supplies and Workers to South Texas as Hurricane Alex Nears the Coast
June 30, 2010As Hurricane Alex churns through the Gulf of Mexico toward south Texas and Mexico, the American Red Cross is positioning workers, shelter and feeding equipment and emergency vehicles in Texas. The storm is bringing strong winds and torrential rain to the area, and coastal residents are being evacuated, as well as crews on oil rigs and platforms in the area. An additional concern is that the Rio Grande delta region is prone to flood during heavy rain. "We could see significant flooding from this storm, forcing people to stay in our shelters for longer periods," said Joe Becker, senior vice president for Red Cross Disaster Services. "People should take any evacuation orders seriously and leave when told to do so." Full release.
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