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Volunteers needed for storm shelters
Red Cross setting up shelters across Rhode Island
Updated: Monday, 29 Oct 2012, 10:51 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 29 Oct 2012, 10:51 AM EDT
A local non-profit is working to benefit storm-impacted residents by setting up storm shelters, and they're reaching out to the public for help in achieving their goal.
Executive Director, Bernie Beaudreau of "Serve Rhode Island" joins the Rhode Show
Serve Rhode Island tells us they're looking for on-call volunteers to help with Red Cross emergency shelters in Charlestown, Cumberland, Middletown, Jamestown, Tiverton, Warwick, and Barrington.
- More: Pinpoint Storm Beat
- Related: 7-Day Forecast
The shelters will be opening at 7 a.m. Monday - Thursday.
In addition to helping with the shelters, volunteers will also assist with the United Way 2-1-1 phone calls from affected residents.
For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, visit Serve Rhode Island's website.
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