The local Red Cross chapter is ready to respond if Hurricane Ian makes an impact on eastern North Carolina.
Executive Director of the Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter James Jarvis said they taken the first steps toward readiness if they’re needed.
“We’ve already pre-positioned a number of assets, both people and supplies, to be able to respond as quickly as possible ahead of the storm but also once the storm arrives,” he explained.
While the local Red Cross chapter has sent a team of four to Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian and six people were recently sent to Puerto Rico to help out after Hurricane Fiona, Jarvis said there will be no shortage of help at home if it’s needed.
“We have kept teams in place in case we need to open up shelters here – depending on what Hurricane Ian does. You know, if it bounces back into the Atlantic and then restrengthens before it effects North Carolina – that’s always a possibility, these storms are unpredictable -- so, we are retaining our ability to still meet our obligations here within the state.”
He said it’s important for people across the region to pay close attention to this storm and to be ready to respond quickly to what area emergency managers recommend or order.
