Local American Red Cross Emergency Services volunteer Marcus Lineberger of Gold Hill returned home Saturday after assisting with the response to the flooding in North Dakota.
It has already been a busy season for Lineberger. This was his fifth deployment since April of this year.
First he was sent to Smithfield after the tornadoes. His second deployment was in Chattanooga, Tenn., which was also hit hard by tornadoes. In Tennessee, he helped set up the headquarters for the Red Cross response efforts through the use of an Emergency Communications Response Vehicle (ECRV).
Lineberger then deployed to Oklahoma City, Okla., after tornadoes hit. In Oklahoma, he again worked to set up the Red Cross response efforts.
After Oklahoma, Lineberger went to Springfield, Mass., and finally, Minot, N.D.
ěI want to encourage others to volunteer for these and the other services that the Red Cross provides in emergency situations,î Lineberger said.
If you are interested in seeing how you can become an American Red Cross Volunteer, contact the Elizabeth Hanford American Red Cross chapter by calling, 704-633-3854.