In times of emergency, the Red Cross works to lessen human distress. This is made possible through both generous donations and volunteerism. One of the services provided be the organization is disaster relief.
Whether it is a multi-state natural disaster or a residential fire, Red Cross responders ensure that victims of these events have shelter, hot meals, and clean water in their most trying time. The Red Cross responds to an emergency on average every eight minutes. This level of service is unmatched by any other charity or even by government.
Home fires account for some 90 percent of the disasters the nonprofit responds to. Annually, the Red Cross deals with almost 64,000 incidents, and 95 percent of its relief workers are volunteers.