With hurricane season fully underway and tornadoes, flooding and home fires an ever-present threat, the American Red Cross is asking the public to consider learning more about becoming a disaster volunteer this year.
“Having a trained, prepared, and ready-to-help team of volunteers is one of the most valuable resources a community can rely on when disaster strikes,” said Brenda Mead, Emergency Services Manager for the American Red Cross in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties. “Often, it takes a disaster, such as Hurricane Isaac, to remind people that volunteers are needed.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted Governor John R. Kasich’s request for a Secretarial disaster designation for 85 of Ohio’s 88 counties following the severe heat, rainfall shortages and other weather-related disasters that struck large areas of the state over the spring and summer.
Counties on the list are Allen, Hardin, Putnam and Hancock.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Available to Community
Allen County Public Health announces its community seasonal flu shot clinic schedule for everyone – 6 months of age and older.
The vaccine will be available beginning Monday, Sept. 10, at Allen County Public Health:
• Mondays - Wednesdays – Fridays: 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 a.m. or by appointment. Appointments can be made by visiting our website or by phone.
In addition, off-site clinics will be held on: • Thursday, Sept. 27, from 9-11 a.m. at Bluffton Senior Citizens Center
Two informative programs kick off the 2012-13 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast series. Persons interested in attending either of these events may contact [email protected] for more information.
