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(Adamant, Vermont - May 4, 2010) Red Cross volunteers are wrapping up support operations in the central Vermont village of Adamant after a beaver dam from a pond broke last night forcing local residents from their homes. Red Cross disaster relief workers were first called to the scene shortly after water came rushing through the center of the village at about 7:30 pm.
Local volunteers from the Central Vermont/New Hampshire Valley chapter opened a shelter at the East Montpelier Elementary School to make sure residents had a safe and secure gathering point as evacuations continued. Throughout the night Red Cross volunteers supported emergency personal from a number of surrounding towns with food and hydration as they continued to support displaced local residents. During the night the situation was stabilized and the shelter was closed. One local resident who was unable to return to their home is being helped by the Red Cross with short-term lodging.
The mission of the American Red Cross in Vermont and the New Hampshire Valley is to provide relief to victims of disasters and help our community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The chapter also teaches children and adults how to save lives through first aid, CPR and AED training, water safety instruction, and community safety education.
All emergency assistance provided by the American Red Cross is provided free of charge and made possible by donations from fellow community members. To help the victims of these and other disasters, contributions can be made to the American Red Cross by logging onto the web site - www.vermontredcross.org or by sending a contribution to the American Red Cross, Disaster Relief Fund, 29 Mansfield Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401-3323. Please specify Disaster Services in the memo of your check. |
