CT Red Cross volunteers headed to help Hurricane Dorian efforts

Eight local American Red Cross volunteers are deploying to support Red Cross relief efforts ahead of Hurricane Dorian making landfall in the U.S.

The volunteers — Wayne Dailey, Steven Thomas, Cheryl McKenzie, Dave Llewellyn, Arthur Hopkins, Hugo Adams, Ginny Brezza and Millie Rios — are from Mystic, Danbury, Ansonia, East Haddam, Niantic, West Hartford, Woodbury and Granby. They’re expected to deploy to Florida in support of the Red Cross efforts on the ground.

In the coming days, the Red Cross will likely deploy more responders, depending on the storm track and severity.

Currently, the hurricane is expected to hit Florida on Sunday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited the National Hurricane Center in Miami where he got a full briefing on the impending hurricane. The governor initially issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in 26 counties across Florida on Wednesday. On Thursday, he expanded the state of emergency.

“Due to Hurricane Dorian’s uncertain projected path, I am expanding the state of emergency to include all 67 counties throughout Florida,” DeSantis said in a prepared statement. “All residents, especially those along the east coast, need to be prepared for possible impacts. As it increases strength, this storm has the potential to severely damage homes, businesses and buildings, which is why all Floridians should remain vigilant. Do not wait until it is too late to make a plan.”

Expanding the state of emergency, DeSantis said, allows state and local government “ample time, resources and flexibility” to prepare for the storm to hit land.

The hurricane is expected to...

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