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American Red Cross experiencing extreme shortage in volunteers

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FLINT, MI - JANUARY 21: American Red Cross volunteer John Lohrstorfer walks down Maryland St. on Flint's north side bringing bottled water and filters to homes on January 21, 2016 in Flint, Michigan. The Red Cross is supporting state and county efforts to bring water to every household in the city. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images)
American Red Cross
Posted at 9:20 AM, Jan 07, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-07 12:21:02-05

The Red Cross is in dire need of volunteers. Organizers say they are experiencing an extreme shortage of volunteers in Kern County.

According to the Red Cross they need help with the high number of home fires that the county is experiencing.

The Red Cross organization is made up of 90-percent volunteers.

Anyone interested in volunteering can visit their website.

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