I’m back at the shelter in University City today. Last night, the Red Cross provided 15 people with a safe place to stay. My wife, Lois, was here serving meals and snacks, and offering warm blankets and comfort kits. When I arrived this morning at 8 a.m., most of the guests had left for work or were on their way to check their flood-damaged homes. The water came so fast and swift that people in its path had no time to prepare. Now, the waters have mostly receded and people are going back to clean up.
 
Although our guests are gone during the day, my fellow Red Cross volunteers and I are here at the shelter in case anyone needs our help. In fact, I just received a call from a woman who had flood damage. Thanks to the Red Cross and the many community organizations working together to help provide relief to the local flood victims, I was able to direct the woman in the right direction to find the assistance she needed. Being able to help someone personally like this is one of the many things I enjoy about volunteering. Until next time.

 

Dan Flippen
Red Cross Volunteer
Kirkwood, MO