Red Cross volunteers from Northeast Ohio head down to Florida

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – “On the finish of the day, you’ll be able to mirror again and notice I’ve finished one thing for somebody. That’s such a beautiful feeling.”

Megan Sylvester works for the American Pink Cross.

She left her residence in Northeast Ohio on Friday to spend the subsequent two weeks in Florida.

Sylvester will concentrate on the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.

“We’ll be going round assessing the harm of the homes and the close by neighborhoods… to see how unhealthy the world is and see what provides could also be wanted,” stated Sylvester.

Sarcastically, Sylvester was alleged to be vacationing in Florida subsequent week.

As a substitute, she’s unselfishly utilizing that point to volunteer.

“I fairly go down and assist these folks fairly than take pleasure in my trip,” Sylvester added

There may also be volunteers from Northeast Ohio down in Florida serving to ship meals, water and different requirements to folks in want.

“These are of us who’re capable of depart their houses for 2 weeks at a time… and assist the lives of others,” stated Jim McIntyre, communications director for American Pink Cross of Northern Ohio.

McIntyre says he is aware of of not less than two volunteers who left Northeast Ohio to assist those that sadly, could have misplaced every little thing they personal.

“They’re giving them one thing that’s invaluable,” stated McIntyre. “They’re giving them consolation and care.

Sylvester says Northeast Ohio is all the time on the forefront of giving again when tragedy strikes.

She is encouraging you to comply with in her foot steps.

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