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Large organization wide effort currently underway for Hurricane Gustav
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (August 27, 2008) — A local American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter volunteer, Steve Bayer, will be departing tomorrow morning to assist with Hurricane Gustav. Tomorrow also marks the three-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Steve Bayer is a resident of Boynton Beach and a Red Cross Advanced Public Affairs Team (APAT) member. APAT members are highly trained and depart for hurricanes 24-48 hours prior to landfall. Mr. Bayer serves the Red Cross in a Public Affairs capacity, assisting with media relations within a disaster area.
In addition to Hurricane Gustav, Bayer had assisted with many other disasters including September 11th, Hurricane Katrina (twice), Enterprise, AL Tornado and the California Wildfires.
Assignment Editors Note: Mr. Bayer will be at the previously scheduled water drive, at Zia Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens between 10 am and 11:30 am. The address is 4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Individual interviews can be scheduled by calling Joe Hansen at 561-779-4377.
About the American Red Cross:
For over 90 years, the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter, which includes Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee and Palm Beach Counties, has provided relief to victims of disasters at home and abroad, teaches lifesaving skills, and supports military members and families. The American Red Cross, a charity and not a government agency, depends on voluntary contributions of time and money to perform its humanitarian mission. To learn more about the work of the Red Cross in communities, or to make a donation, please call 561-833-7711 or visit our website at www.redcross-pbc.org.
