Thieves Steal Supplies from the American Red Cross
 
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| Dan Roll, Florida's Coast to Coast Chapter Executive |
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January 7, 2010
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(Daytona Beach) Thieves broke into a warehouse utilized by the Florida’s Coast to Coast Chapter over the holidays taking disaster relief supplies and equipment intended for disaster victims. The theft was reported to Daytona Beach Police after it was discovered on December 30, 2009. Among the items stolen were tarps, clean-up bags, clean-up kits, client comfort kits, bleach, work gloves and tools. The items had an estimated value of $5,000.
“The stolen items are utilized by those impacted by disaster as a means to rebuild their lives,” said Dan Roll, Florida’s Coast to Coast Chapter Executive. “What is especially hurtful is that all items were either donated or purchased with donated funds. This really hurts those impacted by disaster and tragedy.”
In addition to the expense of replacing the stolen items, the chapter will now be forced to allocate additional funds for extra security measures.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Daytona Police at (386) 671-5100.
Please contact Dan Roll, the Florida’s Coast to Coast Chapter Executive, for more information.
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The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, provides relief to the victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross Mid-Florida Region serves Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties. Every day, the region's employees and volunteers provide disaster assistance to local families, serve as a vital communication links between member of the armed forces and their local families and offer lifesaving training on skills such as First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillation. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. Your help is needed to ensure that the American Red Cross can be there wherever and whenever disaster strikes. To make a financial donation, please contact your local Red Cross Chapter through www.midfloridaredcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-257-7575 para Espanol). |
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