MEDIA RELEASE

Disasters strike without warning. How can you help?

The American Red Cross is recruiting disaster services volunteers on the Big Island. The first step for all new disaster volunteers is to take a series of free basic disaster classes.

New volunteer candidates must register for and attend the entire series. These training sessions are free. The Hawaii chapter is offering the new volunteer training series on the following dates:

You may register online at www.hawaiiredcross.org.

If you experience problems registering, email Barney Sheffield at Barnard.Sheffield@redcross.org or call 217-0805.