The Canadian Red Cross is looking for more candidates who need Igor assistance. The agency is concerned there are people who qualify for its Hurricane Igor assistance, but have not been in touch with them. The Red Cross is now putting volunteers on the road to identify more individuals and meet with them. They are already dealing with about 100 applicants through its toll-free number or e-mail, but indicate some who need help may not have access to those services or they may prefer a face-to-face meeting.
The Red Cross says senior volunteer Bob Tipple will be on the Bonavista Peninsula Wednesday at the Harbour Quarters Hotel, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and at the Seaport Inn in Port Union from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tipple will travel to Trouty and Random Island on Thursday.
Volunteer Des Dillon will be at the town office in Grand Bank Thursday afternoon, from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m., and at the Marystown Hotel that night, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Red Cross says it is focusing on seniors and low-income individuals or families whose homes were destroyed or damaged. Inquiries and applications can still be made Monday to Friday by calling the toll free number (1-855-758-0356) or by email at igor@redcross.ca.
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