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<p><strong>Red Cross of South Carolina Disaster Workers Deploying to Support Relief Efforts Following Deadly Tornado Outbreak</strong></p>
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<p>Disaster workers from the American Red Cross of South Carolina have deployed to support relief efforts following incredible devastation brought by horrific tornadoes that touched down across multiple states in the center of the country. The Red Cross of South Carolina stands ready to send additional disaster workers as requested.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The American Red Cross and our partners are working around the clock across multiple states to help those in need and make sure everyone has a safe place to stay, food to eat, critical relief supplies, emotional support, and comfort in the face of one of the most devastating tornado outbreaks in years.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>HOW YOU CAN HELP&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p>You can help people affected by disasters like storms and countless other crises by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief or by giving blood. To make a financial donation or schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. You can also use the Red Cross Blood Donor app or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 gift today.</p>
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<p><strong><em>About the American Red Cross:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org/SC or @RedCrossSC </em><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>
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