Flood relief efforts continue for those hit in northeast and eastern Iowa. Sara Ulrich, a spokesperson for the Grant Wood Chapter of the American RedCross in Cedar Rapids says they’ve already helped nearly 300 flood victims.Ulrich says Red Cross volunteers have had more time recently to visit andspend time with victims.She says the emotional help is an important part of the recovery. Ulrich says flood victims are encouraged to go to a service center and speakwith disaster volunteers. She says the service centers will remain openuntil all the disaster victims’ emergency needs are met. Ulrich says ALLRed Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary gifts oftime and money. She says you can help the victims of this and otherdisasters by calling 1-800-HELP NOW.
