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Red Cross seeks disaster response volunteers following kona storm

Residents work to clear mud from South Kihei Road on Sunday after heavy flooding hit Maui County. Eli Pace/The Maui News

The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to support disaster response efforts across Hawaii, with immediate needs in Maui County, the Big Island, Oahu and Kauai.

Following widespread flooding from the kona storm, the greatest needs are for shelter support, disaster assessment and disaster emergency supplies, according to the organization.

Disaster emergency supplies volunteers help manage, organize and distribute emergency supplies to people affected by the storm.

Disaster assessment volunteers evaluate storm damage to homes and gather on-the-ground information that guides response efforts.

Shelter support volunteers assist with registration, dormitory support and welcoming those displaced by the storm.

Volunteers who join the effort will receive rapid training and can begin right away in sheltering, logistics and community support roles. No prior experience is needed.

Hawaii residents can sign up now by calling 808-734-2101, extension 4, or at redcross.org/volunteer.

Starting at $4.62/week.

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