Posted on February 27, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
As the flood waters start receding, emergency management officials are beginning to plan out ways to assist those most severely impacted by the recent floods.
The Salvation Army recently delivered a few clean-up kits to emergency management officials in both Starke and Pulaski County. Starke County EMA Director J. Nier and Pulaski County EMA Director Sheri Gaillard said they will be handing those out to the citizens who need them in the near future.
They also said they’ll be conducting more thorough damage assessments once the water recedes more. However, residents are still reminded to fill out damage assessment reports through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to assist with relief efforts. Director Gaillard said none have been received so far from Pulaski County residents.
EMA Director Gaillard added that since she initially didn’t receive any requests for an emergency shelter, one was not established in Pulaski County. However, when a couple calls came in about a few individuals being displaced, she said she directed them to the Red Cross shelters in Knox and Plymouth.
The Plymouth site has since been closed but Red Cross Volunteers report that the emergency shelter at Knox Middle School remains open. They said there will be a notice given at least 24-hours prior to shutting down. All cots and supplies have been moved to one gymnasium in order to allow other school functions to resume.
Lead Disaster Action Team Member Sherry Fagner was in Red Cross Headquarters in South Bend yesterday, working with the Mass Care Feeding League. She said that Emergency Response Vehicles will be out in multiple counties, including Starke and Pulaski, handing out food and additional clean-up kits later this week.
She added that if individuals feel there are certain things that are currently being overlooked, contact the Red Cross and they will coordinate with local officials in order to see that those needs are met. The number to call is 1 888 684 1441.
Additionally, individuals can always call their local Emergency Management Agency for more information about how to receive assistance within the county.
Pulaski County EMA: 574-946-6391
Starke County EMA: 574- 772-9182
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Upcoming Local Red Cross Blood Drives
Posted on September 27, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Red Cross is always in need of blood donations. However, in the aftermath of the recent natural disasters that have impacted different portions of the country, it is vital to have a wide variety of blood types from a plethora of donors.
Some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so having an assorted blood supply is important to meet the medical needs of an increasingly diverse patient population. Red Cross reports that patients are less likely to experience complications from blood donated by someone of a similar ethnicity. Some local blood donation opportunities are coming up during the month of October.
In Pulaski County, a blood drive is being held at Knights of Columbus in Winamac from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 11th.
Starke County residents have the chance to donate in a few local places as well.
La Porte County will also feature a few blood drives.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Red Cross is always in need of blood donations. However, in the aftermath of the recent natural disasters that have impacted different portions of the country, it is vital to have a wide variety of blood types from a plethora of donors.
Some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so having an assorted blood supply is important to meet the medical needs of an increasingly diverse patient population. Red Cross reports that patients are less likely to experience complications from blood donated by someone of a similar ethnicity. Some local blood donation opportunities are coming up during the month of October.
In Pulaski County, a blood drive is being held at Knights of Columbus in Winamac from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 11th.
Starke County residents have the chance to donate in a few local places as well.
- On October 3rd a drive will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Knox Community Center.
- On October 12th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. the United Methodist Church in North Judson will hold a blood donation drive.
- Toward the end of the month, on October 25th, North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School will hold a drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
La Porte County will also feature a few blood drives.
- On October 9th, two events are scheduled. La Porte Hospital will hold a drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The First Church of God in La Porte will have one from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- On October 19th the St. Peter Church in La Porte will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- There will be a drive at the Center of La Cross from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. that same day.
- Another drive will be held on October 26th from noon until 5 p.m. at the Golden Living Center.
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort Update from Local Volunteer
Posted on September 7, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The last time Sherry Fagner, spoke with WKVI, she was two days away from joining the Red Cross in Houston to assist with mass care efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Fagner is a Lead Disaster Action Team member for Pulaski and Starke Counties as well as a long-time Red Cross Volunteer. Sherry has been on the ground for a little under a week now and has been quite busy as the supervisor of a staff shelter there.
Her responsibilities involve assisting volunteers by providing food, water and adequate facilities to ensure they’re at their best to be out in the field. Fagner said that even though her experience with volunteer work has prepared her for what she is doing now, there are some differences between this relief effort and ones from her past.
She said that when she volunteered during the South Bend floods last year she did more client casework which had her working one-on-one with clients. “They are just beginning that phase of stuff here and that probably would not be something I would be doing in Texas.” she said, “We are doing more of the shelter aspect, that’s what I came down here for is shelter work.”
Sherry said she will be helping with feeding work later in the week, providing food to the client shelters. She will be in her current location for two weeks total, and then she will be out-processed back home. However, she said there is absolutely a possibility of signing up for another term in the near future. Sherry wanted to remind everyone that the best way to provide assistance is to make monetary donations so that responders have the ability to purchases needed supplies rather than attempting to find what they need in miscellaneous donations.
As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida and parts of the South East U.S., she advised anyone in the path of danger to sign up for the Red Cross Safe and Well Program. The program allows individuals to provide their name, address and other important information and then they have the ability to check in as safe through the Safe and Well Page at RedCross.org to alert loved ones in other parts of the country of their status.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The last time Sherry Fagner, spoke with WKVI, she was two days away from joining the Red Cross in Houston to assist with mass care efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Fagner is a Lead Disaster Action Team member for Pulaski and Starke Counties as well as a long-time Red Cross Volunteer. Sherry has been on the ground for a little under a week now and has been quite busy as the supervisor of a staff shelter there.
Her responsibilities involve assisting volunteers by providing food, water and adequate facilities to ensure they’re at their best to be out in the field. Fagner said that even though her experience with volunteer work has prepared her for what she is doing now, there are some differences between this relief effort and ones from her past.
She said that when she volunteered during the South Bend floods last year she did more client casework which had her working one-on-one with clients. “They are just beginning that phase of stuff here and that probably would not be something I would be doing in Texas.” she said, “We are doing more of the shelter aspect, that’s what I came down here for is shelter work.”
Sherry said she will be helping with feeding work later in the week, providing food to the client shelters. She will be in her current location for two weeks total, and then she will be out-processed back home. However, she said there is absolutely a possibility of signing up for another term in the near future. Sherry wanted to remind everyone that the best way to provide assistance is to make monetary donations so that responders have the ability to purchases needed supplies rather than attempting to find what they need in miscellaneous donations.
As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida and parts of the South East U.S., she advised anyone in the path of danger to sign up for the Red Cross Safe and Well Program. The program allows individuals to provide their name, address and other important information and then they have the ability to check in as safe through the Safe and Well Page at RedCross.org to alert loved ones in other parts of the country of their status.
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