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Flooding in the area of Houston, Texas. A team of Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) volunteers have begun work in a shelter for people rescued from the flooding.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fry-Miller reported that the people who are rescued from flooding and brought to the shelter included children who received care from CDS volunteers. \u201cSome stay and others move on fairly quickly,\u201d she said of the rescuees at the shelter. \u201cWe are just grateful to have a team there to support these children and families as they sort this all out.\u201d<\/p>\n
The CDS team of four volunteers set up and began caring for children yesterday, Friday, June 3. \u201cThey have made meaningful contact with many Red Cross workers and other emergency managers who were not aware of our services, so it has felt like the time spent this first full day on the job has been very valuable,\u201d Fry-Miller said.<\/p>\n
CDS is serving in Houston at the request of the American Red Cross. The Houston area has been hit by extreme storms and flooding in recent days. This is the second time this year that CDS has responded in Houston, having sent a 10-person team there on April 21 after heavy rain inundated the area and there was serious flooding.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrayers for strength, good health, and compassionate connections would be appreciated,\u201d Fry-Miller requested.<\/p>\n
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