Belize is being especially hard hit, but Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico are also feeling the effects of the storm. On arrival in Belize, the American Red Cross will complete an initial damage and needs assessment with members of the Belize Red Cross Society. As victims' needs are identified, the team will develop and implement a plan of action for American Red Cross resources. The American Red Cross relies upon the generosity of the American people during times of disaster to provide relief. Cash is the most effective way for the Red Cross to provide rapid relief and enables the most flexible use of resources.
Internet users can make secure online credit card donations by visiting RedCross.org .
The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping make families and communities safer at home and around the world. The American Red Cross also trains more than 11.7 million people in vital lifesaving skills, provides direct health services to 2.5 million people, provides locally relevant community services to more than 24 million people, assists international disaster and conflict victims in more than 20 countries, and transmits more than 1.4 million emergency messages to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Dr. Bernadine Healy is president and CEO of the American Red Cross.